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Hinsdale County

Colorado · Public K-12

1 public K-12 school, roughly 75 students, one county, 1,005 residents. That is Hinsdale County, Colorado on the numbers.

7-year change in Hinsdale County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
75
-21 (-22%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
1
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
89%
was 88%
% Hispanic
3%
was 3%
% Black
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
1
1 districts
Enrollment
75
NCES CCD
Median income
$75,972
Below Colorado avg
Free/reduced lunch
38.7%
Below Colorado avg
Elementary
0
schools
Middle
0
schools
High
0
schools
Combined / other
1
75 students
LARGEST DISTRICT
Hinsdale County School District No. Re-1
75 students · 1 district in Hinsdale County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Hinsdale 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
87%
Hispanic
2%
Black
0%
Asian
0%
Two or more
10%
Native American
3%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
89%
Hispanic
3%
Black
1%
Asian
0%
Two or more
3%
Native American
4%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
47.7%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
0.0%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
0.0%
civilian labor
Median age
49
18.5% under 18

Test scores in Hinsdale County

Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 1 schools ranked. Colorado state average: 44.9%.

Top 1 schools (ELA)
  1. Lake City Community School· 40.0%

See all 1 schools in Hinsdale County ranked by score →

All schools (1)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Lake City Community SchoolLake CityCombinedPK-1275·

Cities in Hinsdale County

Lake City1 school

About Hinsdale County

Hinsdale County is a low-population county of about 1,005 residents in Colorado. Its public-school system educates approximately 75 students across 1 schools.

For perspective, census numbers show typical household earnings sit around $75,972, 48% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the federal-poverty share is near 0%.

Hinsdale County School District No. Re-1 is the biggest district by enrollment, covering about 75 students across Hinsdale County.

Five-year track record. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment decreased 22%: 96 students in SY 2017-18 versus 75 in SY 2024-25.

Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Hinsdale County discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Members of the local community share what they see day-to-day.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools serve Hinsdale County?
There are 1 public K-12 schools in Hinsdale County, Colorado, with a combined enrollment of about 75.
What is the largest school district in Hinsdale County?
Hinsdale County School District No. Re-1 is the largest school district in Hinsdale County, serving approximately 75 students. The county contains 1 school district overall.
What is the population of Hinsdale County?
Hinsdale County, Colorado has a population of approximately 1,005, with a median age of 49. About 18.5% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Hinsdale County?
Median household income in Hinsdale County is $75,972, below the Colorado average of $77,440. About 0.0% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Hinsdale County?
Approximately 47.7% of adults 25 and older in Hinsdale County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Hinsdale County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 38.7% of students in Hinsdale 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 50.3%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Hinsdale County schools?
Across Hinsdale County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 6.9 to 1.
What is the racial makeup of Hinsdale County?
Hinsdale County residents are approximately 87% White, 2% Hispanic, 0% Black, 10% two or more races according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of housing in Hinsdale County is owner-occupied?
Hinsdale County has about 1,343 housing units, of which roughly 76.1% are owner-occupied.
What are the largest public schools in Hinsdale County?
By enrollment, the largest public schools in Hinsdale County include Lake City Community School. Enrollment figures come from the latest NCES Common Core of Data.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data