Total enrollment
392
-96 (-20%) vs SY 2017-18
Gilpin County
Colorado · Public K-12
Gilpin County, Colorado operates 2 public K-12 schools today, enrolling approximately 392 students (about 196 per campus). That works out to 1 elementary and 1 high schools.
7-year change in Gilpin County
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
2
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
77%
was 80%
% Hispanic
14%
was 13%
% Black
1%
was 2%
% Asian
0%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
2
1 districts
Enrollment
392
NCES CCD
Median income
$95,361
Above Colorado avg
Free/reduced lunch
42.9%
Below Colorado avg
Elementary
1
192 students
Middle
0
schools
High
1
200 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Gilpin County School District No. Re-1
392 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
School enrollment
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
Test scores in Gilpin County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 2 schools ranked. Colorado state average: 44.9%.
Top 2 schools (ELA)
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gilpin County Undivided High School | Black Hawk | High | 06-12 | 200 | · |
| Gilpin County Elementary School | Black Hawk | Elementary | PK-05 | 192 | · |
Cities in Gilpin County
About Gilpin County
In Colorado, Gilpin County is a rural-scale county of about 5,901 residents. 2 public schools across the county teaches about 392 students between them.
Stepping back, census numbers show typical household earnings sit around $95,361, about 53% of adults have a bachelor's degree or above, and the poverty rate is around 7%. That income level is 23% meaningfully above the Colorado median.
On the level-by-level breakdown, Gilpin County comprises 1 elementary school (192 students), and 1 high school (200).
Gilpin County School District No. Re-1 dominates the local landscape, accounting for roughly 392 students on its own.
Five-year track record. Combined enrollment now sits at 392 students, contracted 20% from the 488 reported in SY 2017-18. The White share of public-school enrollment contracted from 80% to 77%.
On allk12, the community for Gilpin County discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Parents, students, and educators in the area can post or comment.
Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data