Total enrollment
4,640
-190 (-4%) vs SY 2020-21
Fremont County
Colorado · Public K-12
Fremont County runs 13 public K-12 schools inside Colorado, with the county population around 49,634. The mix is 9 elementary, 1 middle, and 3 high.
4-year change in Fremont County
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
13
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
How Fremont County ranks
Among counties| Measure | This county | In Colorado | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 31.0% | #25 of 34 | N/A |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 4,640 | #18 of 41 | #1,408 of 2,745 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 13 | #23 of 41 | N/A |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 15.1:1 | #26 of 41 | #1,798 of 2,655 |
| Free or reduced-price lunch share ranked highest first | 55.1% | #16 of 41 | #1,345 of 2,526 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 38.3% | #35 of 40 | #1,543 of 2,707 |
Counties need at least 3 schools and 1,000 students to be ranked. Test proficiency is ranked within the state only, since each state gives a different test. Each rank links to the full list.
Fremont County school rankings
Residents
49,634
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
13
3 districts
Enrollment
4,640
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$62,664
Below Colorado avg
Free/reduced lunch
55.1%
Above Colorado avg
Elementary
9
2,673 students
Middle
1
382 students
High
3
1,585 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Fremont Re-1
3,191 students · 3 districts in Fremont County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Fremont County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".
County residents
School enrollment
Bachelor's+
22.0%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
9.0%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
4.3%
civilian labor
Median age
45
16.0% under 18
Test scores in Fremont County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 12 schools ranked. Colorado state average: 44.9%.
Top 5 schools (ELA)
Lowest 5 schools (ELA)
- Penrose Elementary School· 24.2%
- Cotopaxi Elementary School· 25.8%
- Washington Elementary School· 28.9%
- Fremont Elementary School· 32.1%
- Harrison School· 35.8%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canon City High School | Canon City | High | 09-12 | 936 | · |
| Florence Jr./Sr. High School | Florence | High | 07-12 | 572 | · |
| Harrison School | Canon City | Elementary | KG-08 | 472 | · |
| Fremont Elementary School | Florence | Elementary | PK-06 | 441 | · |
| Canon City Middle School | Canon City | Middle | 06-08 | 382 | · |
| Washington Elementary School | Canon City | Elementary | KG-05 | 319 | · |
| Canon Exploratory School | Canon City | Elementary | KG-08 | 316 | · |
| Penrose Elementary School | Penrose | Elementary | PK-06 | 281 | · |
| McKinley Elementary School | Canon City | Elementary | PK-05 | 262 | · |
| Lincoln School of Science and Technology | Canon City | Elementary | KG-05 | 254 | · |
| Mount View Core Knowledge Charter School | Canon City | Elementary | PK-08 | 250 | · |
| Cotopaxi Elementary School | Cotopaxi | Elementary | PK-05 | 78 | · |
| Cotopaxi Junior-Senior High School | Cotopaxi | High | 06-12 | 77 | · |
Cities in Fremont County
About Fremont County
In Colorado, Fremont County is a compact county of about 49,634 residents. 13 public schools across the county teaches about 4,640 students between them.
Looking at the broader picture, census numbers show median household income runs near $62,664, about 22% of adults have a bachelor's degree or above, and the poverty rate is around 9%. That income level is 19% noticeably below the Colorado median.
On the level-by-level breakdown, Fremont County comprises 9 elementary schools (2,673 students), 1 middle school (382), and 3 high schools (1,585).
Fremont Re-1 dominates the local landscape, accounting for roughly 3,191 students on its own.
Looking at the last 4 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 4,640 students, declined 4% from the 4,830 reported in SY 2020-21.
On allk12, the community for Fremont County discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Members of the local community share what they see day-to-day.
Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data