Total enrollment
2,095
+22 (+1%) vs SY 2017-18
Gunnison County
Colorado · Public K-12
Gunnison County operates 7 public K-12 schools inside Colorado, with combined enrollment of approximately 2,095 (about 299 students per school). That works out to 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools.
7-year change in Gunnison County
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
7
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
72%
was 81%
% Hispanic
24%
was 16%
% Black
1%
was 1%
% Asian
1%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
7
1 districts
Enrollment
2,095
NCES CCD
Median income
$84,527
Above Colorado avg
Free/reduced lunch
33.2%
Below Colorado avg
Elementary
3
937 students
Middle
1
314 students
High
2
810 students
Combined / other
1
34 students
LARGEST DISTRICT
Gunnison Watershed School District Re1J
2,095 students · 1 district in Gunnison County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Gunnison 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+
64.7%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
6.0%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
4.7%
civilian labor
Median age
38
15.2% under 18
Test scores in Gunnison County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 4 schools ranked. Colorado state average: 44.9%.
Top 4 schools (ELA)
- Crested Butte Elementary School· 60.3%
- Crested Butte Secondary School· 50.3%
- Gunnison Middle School· 40.8%
- Gunnison Elementary School· 33.6%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gunnison Elementary School | Gunnison | Elementary | PK-05 | 560 | · |
| Gunnison High School | Gunnison | High | 09-12 | 410 | · |
| Crested Butte Secondary School | Crested Butte | High | 06-12 | 400 | · |
| Gunnison Middle School | Gunnison | Middle | 06-08 | 314 | · |
| Crested Butte Elementary School | Crested Butte | Elementary | KG-05 | 303 | · |
| Lake Preschool | Gunnison | Elementary | PK-PK | 74 | · |
| Marble Charter School | Marble | Combined | KG-10 | 34 | · |
Cities in Gunnison County
About Gunnison County
Gunnison County is a rural-scale county of about 17,241 residents in Colorado. Its public-school system serves approximately 2,095 students across 7 schools.
Looking at the wider area, census numbers show the median household earns about $84,527 a year, about 65% of adults have a bachelor's degree or above, and the federal-poverty share is near 6%. That income level is 9% noticeably above the Colorado median.
On the school-mix side, Gunnison County is built around 3 elementary schools (937 students), 1 middle school (314), 2 high schools (810), and 1 combined or other schools.
Gunnison Watershed School District Re1J is the biggest district by enrollment, covering about 2,095 students across Gunnison County.
Looking at the last 7 years. Total public-school enrollment in Gunnison County has held roughly steady since SY 2017-18, moving from about 2,073 students to 2,095. Demographically, the White share of enrollment declined from 81% to 72%.
On this page, the community for Gunnison County discusses school events, board meetings, and seasonal calendars. 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