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Huerfano County

Colorado · Public K-12

Huerfano County reports 5 public K-12 schools to NCES, against a population of 6,972, with an average school size of 136 students. That works out to 3 elementary and 2 high schools.

7-year change in Huerfano County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
680
-100 (-13%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
5
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
51%
was 47%
% Hispanic
44%
was 48%
% Black
2%
was 1%
% Asian
0%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
5
2 districts
Enrollment
680
NCES CCD
Median income
$52,526
Below Colorado avg
Free/reduced lunch
80.4%
Above Colorado avg
Elementary
3
383 students
Middle
0
schools
High
2
297 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Huerfano School District Re-1
442 students · 2 districts in Huerfano County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Huerfano 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
78%
Hispanic
31%
Black
0%
Asian
0%
Two or more
15%
Native American
2%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
51%
Hispanic
44%
Black
2%
Asian
0%
Two or more
2%
Native American
1%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
26.4%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
11.4%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
8.0%
civilian labor
Median age
55
15.6% under 18

Test scores in Huerfano County

Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 3 schools ranked. Colorado state average: 44.9%.

See all 3 schools in Huerfano County ranked by score →

All schools (5)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Peakview SchoolWalsenburgElementaryPK-06181·
Walsenburg Jr. Sr. High SchoolWalsenburgHigh07-12179·
La Veta Elementary SchoolLa VetaElementaryPK-05120·
La Veta Junior-Senior High SchoolLa VetaHigh06-12118·
Gardner Valley SchoolGardnerElementaryPK-0882·

Cities in Huerfano County

La Veta2 schoolsWalsenburg2 schoolsGardner1 school

About Huerfano County

In Colorado, Huerfano County is a small county of about 6,972 residents. 5 public schools across the county teaches about 680 students between them.

Looking at the broader picture, census numbers show typical household earnings sit around $52,526, about 26% of adults have a bachelor's degree or above, and the federal-poverty share is near 11%. That income level is 32% lower than the Colorado median.

On the school-mix side, Huerfano County comprises 3 elementary schools (383 students), and 2 high schools (297).

The largest single district in Huerfano County is Huerfano School District Re-1, which alone enrolls about 442 students.

Trend over the past 7 years. Total public-school enrollment in Huerfano County has decreased 13% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 780 students to 680. On the demographic side, Hispanic enrollment moved from 48% to 44% over the same window.

Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Huerfano County discusses enrollment trends, district policy changes, and bus-route updates. Anyone with firsthand knowledge of these schools is welcome to weigh in.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Huerfano County?
Huerfano County, Colorado has 5 public K-12 schools serving approximately 680 students.
How many high schools are in Huerfano County?
Huerfano County, Colorado has 2 public high schools, serving approximately 297 students.
How many elementary schools are in Huerfano County?
Huerfano County, Colorado has 3 public elementary schools, serving approximately 383 students.
What is the largest school district in Huerfano County?
Huerfano School District Re-1 is the largest school district in Huerfano County, serving approximately 442 students. The county contains 2 school districts overall.
What is the population of Huerfano County?
Huerfano County, Colorado has a population of approximately 6,972, with a median age of 55. About 15.6% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Huerfano County?
Median household income in Huerfano County is $52,526, below the Colorado average of $77,440. About 11.4% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Huerfano County?
Approximately 26.4% of adults 25 and older in Huerfano County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Huerfano County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 80.4% of students in Huerfano County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is higher than the Colorado county average of 50.3%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Huerfano County schools?
Across Huerfano County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 15.7 to 1.
What is the racial makeup of Huerfano County?
Huerfano County residents are approximately 78% White, 31% Hispanic, 0% Asian, 15% two or more races according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data