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Lake County

Colorado · Public K-12

Of the public K-12 schools operating across Colorado, 4 sit inside Lake County, collectively enrolling roughly 931 students (2 elementary and 2 high).

7-year change in Lake County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
931
-105 (-10%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
4
-1 (-20%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
35%
was 28%
% Hispanic
62%
was 70%
% Black
0%
was 0%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
4
1 districts
Enrollment
931
NCES CCD
Median income
$96,575
Above Colorado avg
Free/reduced lunch
57.5%
Above Colorado avg
Elementary
2
507 students
Middle
0
schools
High
2
424 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Lake County School District No. R-1
931 students · 1 district in Lake County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Lake 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
64%
Hispanic
33%
Black
0%
Asian
0%
Two or more
23%
Native American
1%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
35%
Hispanic
62%
Black
0%
Asian
0%
Two or more
2%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
49.5%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
5.6%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
2.2%
civilian labor
Median age
37
18.6% under 18

Test scores in Lake County

Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 2 schools ranked. Colorado state average: 44.9%.

See all 2 schools in Lake County ranked by score →

All schools (4)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Lake County High SchoolLeadvilleHigh07-12389·
Lake County Intermediate SchoolLeadvilleElementary03-06259·
Lake County Elementary SchoolLeadvilleElementaryPK-02248·
Cloud City High SchoolLeadvilleHigh09-1235·

Cities in Lake County

Leadville4 schools

About Lake County

Lake County is a rural-scale Colorado county of about 7,380 residents, home to 4 public schools and roughly 931 students.

Zooming out, census numbers show typical household earnings sit around $96,575, roughly 50% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and roughly 6% of residents live below the federal poverty line. That income level is 25% higher than the Colorado median.

Looking at the level breakdown, Lake County is made up of 2 elementary schools (507 students), and 2 high schools (424).

Lake County School District No. R-1 is the biggest district by enrollment, covering about 931 students across Lake County.

Five-year track record. Combined enrollment now sits at 931 students, fell 10% from the 1,036 reported in SY 2017-18. Over that span, Lake County shed 1 school, going from 5 to 4. The Hispanic share of public-school enrollment fell from 70% to 62%.

On allk12, the community for Lake County discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Parents, students, and educators in the area can post or comment.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools serve Lake County?
There are 4 public K-12 schools in Lake County, Colorado, with a combined enrollment of about 931.
How many high schools are in Lake County?
Lake County, Colorado has 2 public high schools, serving approximately 424 students.
How many elementary schools are in Lake County?
Lake County, Colorado has 2 public elementary schools, serving approximately 507 students.
What is the largest school district in Lake County?
Lake County School District No. R-1 is the largest school district in Lake County, serving approximately 931 students. The county contains 1 school district overall.
What is the population of Lake County?
Lake County, Colorado has a population of approximately 7,380, with a median age of 37. About 18.6% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Lake County?
Median household income in Lake County is $96,575, above the Colorado average of $77,440. About 5.6% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Lake County?
Approximately 49.5% of adults 25 and older in Lake County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Lake County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 57.5% of students in Lake 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 Lake County schools?
Across Lake County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 16.0 to 1.
What is the racial makeup of Lake County?
Lake County residents are approximately 64% White, 33% Hispanic, 0% Black, 0% Asian, 23% two or more races according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data