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Gilpin County

Colorado · Public K-12

2 public schools serving approximately 408 students, in a county of 5,901 residents.

Schools
2
1 districts
Enrollment
408
NCES CCD
Median income
$95,361
Above Colorado avg
Free/reduced lunch
29.2%
Below Colorado avg
Elementary
1
schools
Middle
0
schools
High
1
schools
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Gilpin County School District No. Re-1
408 students · 1 district in Gilpin County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Gilpin 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
White
88%
Hispanic
7%
Black
3%
Asian
1%
Two or more
7%
Native American
1%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
83%
Hispanic
n/r
Black
1%
Asian
0%
Two or more
4%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
52.8%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
6.9%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
3.1%
civilian labor
Median age
47
16.4% under 18

All schools (2)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Gilpin County Undivided High SchoolBlack HawkHigh06-12209·
Gilpin County Elementary SchoolBlack HawkElementaryPK-05199·

Frequently asked

How many public schools are in Gilpin County?
Gilpin County, Colorado has 2 public K-12 schools serving approximately 408 students.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in Gilpin County?
The county's public school system includes 1 elementary, 1 high schools.
What is the largest school district in Gilpin County?
Gilpin County School District No. Re-1 is the largest school district in Gilpin County, serving approximately 408 students. The county contains 1 school district overall.
How many people live in Gilpin County?
Gilpin County has roughly 5,901 residents according to the latest Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What is the median household income in Gilpin County?
Median household income in Gilpin County is $95,361, above the Colorado average of $77,440. About 6.9% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Gilpin County?
Approximately 52.8% of adults 25 and older in Gilpin County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Gilpin County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 29.2% of students in Gilpin County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is lower than the Colorado county average of 42.4%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Gilpin County schools?
Across Gilpin County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 12.7 to 1.
What is the racial makeup of Gilpin County?
Gilpin County residents are approximately 88% White, 7% Hispanic, 3% Black, 1% Asian, 7% two or more races according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of housing in Gilpin County is owner-occupied?
Gilpin County has about 3,746 housing units, of which roughly 87.5% are owner-occupied.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data