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Jackson County

Colorado · Public K-12

The 1 public K-12 school in Jackson County cover all standard grade bands, with combined enrollment around 144.

7-year change in Jackson County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
144
-42 (-23%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
1
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
80%
was 79%
% Hispanic
20%
was 21%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
1
1 districts
Enrollment
144
NCES CCD
Median income
$47,667
Below Colorado avg
Free/reduced lunch
30.6%
Below Colorado avg
Elementary
0
schools
Middle
0
schools
High
0
schools
Combined / other
1
144 students
LARGEST DISTRICT
North Park School District R-1
144 students · 1 district in Jackson County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Jackson 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
11%
Black
1%
Asian
0%
Two or more
11%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
80%
Hispanic
20%
Black
0%
Asian
0%
Two or more
n/r
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
31.3%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
11.5%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
9.2%
civilian labor
Median age
52
16.9% under 18

Test scores in Jackson County

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

Top 1 schools (ELA)
  1. North Park School· 54.7%

See all 1 schools in Jackson County ranked by score →

All schools (1)

NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
North Park SchoolWaldenCombinedPK-12144·

Cities in Jackson County

Walden1 school

About Jackson County

Jackson County is a rural-scale county of about 1,372 residents in Colorado. Its public-school system educates approximately 144 students across 1 schools.

In context, census numbers show typical household earnings sit around $47,667, roughly 31% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and roughly 12% of residents live below the federal poverty line. That income level is 38% lower than the Colorado median.

North Park School District R-1 is the biggest district by enrollment, covering about 144 students across Jackson County.

Over the past 7-year window. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment fell 23%: 186 students in SY 2017-18 versus 144 in SY 2024-25.

On allk12, the community for Jackson 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 Jackson County?
There are 1 public K-12 schools in Jackson County, Colorado, with a combined enrollment of about 144.
What is the largest school district in Jackson County?
North Park School District R-1 is the largest school district in Jackson County, serving approximately 144 students. The county contains 1 school district overall.
How many people live in Jackson County?
Jackson County has roughly 1,372 residents according to the latest Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What is the median household income in Jackson County?
Median household income in Jackson County is $47,667, below the Colorado average of $77,440. About 11.5% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Jackson County?
Approximately 31.3% of adults 25 and older in Jackson County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Jackson County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 30.6% of students in Jackson 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 Jackson County schools?
Across Jackson County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 11.3 to 1.
What is the racial makeup of Jackson County?
Jackson County residents are approximately 87% White, 11% Hispanic, 1% Black, 11% two or more races according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of housing in Jackson County is owner-occupied?
Jackson County has about 1,107 housing units, of which roughly 71.1% are owner-occupied.
What are the largest public schools in Jackson County?
By enrollment, the largest public schools in Jackson County include North Park School. Enrollment figures come from the latest NCES Common Core of Data.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data