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Lincoln County

Colorado · Public K-12

In Lincoln County, 5 public K-12 schools make up the local education system, comprising 2 elementary and 2 high. Combined enrollment is about 700 students.

7-year change in Lincoln County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
700
-8 (-1%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
5
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
82%
was 84%
% Hispanic
14%
was 11%
% Black
2%
was 1%
% Asian
0%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
5
3 districts
Enrollment
700
NCES CCD
Median income
$62,861
Below Colorado avg
Free/reduced lunch
48.6%
Below Colorado avg
Elementary
2
231 students
Middle
0
schools
High
2
249 students
Combined / other
1
220 students
LARGEST DISTRICT
Limon School District No. Re 4J
451 students · 3 districts in Lincoln County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Lincoln 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
15%
Black
6%
Asian
0%
Two or more
9%
Native American
1%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
82%
Hispanic
14%
Black
2%
Asian
0%
Two or more
2%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
26.1%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
4.4%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
1.4%
civilian labor
Median age
41
17.4% under 18

Test scores in Lincoln County

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

See all 3 schools in Lincoln County ranked by score →

All schools (5)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Limon Junior-Senior High SchoolLimonHigh06-12233·
Genoa-Hugo SchoolHugoCombinedPK-12220·
Limon Elementary SchoolLimonElementaryKG-05218·
Karval Junior-Senior High SchoolKarvalHigh06-1216·
Karval Elementary SchoolKarvalElementaryPK-0513·

Cities in Lincoln County

Karval2 schoolsLimon2 schoolsHugo1 school

About Lincoln County

In Colorado, Lincoln County is a rural-scale county of about 5,550 residents. 5 public schools across the county teaches about 700 students between them.

For perspective, census numbers show the median household earns about $62,861 a year, about 26% of adults have a bachelor's degree or above, and the federal-poverty share is near 4%. That income level is 19% below the Colorado median.

On the school-mix side, Lincoln County comprises 2 elementary schools (231 students), 2 high schools (249), and 1 combined or other schools.

Limon School District No. Re 4J is the biggest district by enrollment, covering about 451 students across Lincoln County.

Looking at the last 7 years. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment remained close to its prior level: 708 students in SY 2017-18 versus 700 in SY 2024-25.

On this page, the community for Lincoln 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 public schools are in Lincoln County?
Lincoln County, Colorado has 5 public K-12 schools serving approximately 700 students.
How many high schools are in Lincoln County?
Lincoln County, Colorado has 2 public high schools, serving approximately 249 students.
How many elementary schools are in Lincoln County?
Lincoln County, Colorado has 2 public elementary schools, serving approximately 231 students.
What is the largest school district in Lincoln County?
Limon School District No. Re 4J is the largest school district in Lincoln County, serving approximately 451 students. The county contains 3 school districts overall.
How many people live in Lincoln County?
Lincoln County has roughly 5,550 residents according to the latest Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What is the median household income in Lincoln County?
Median household income in Lincoln County is $62,861, below the Colorado average of $77,440. About 4.4% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Lincoln County?
Approximately 26.1% of adults 25 and older in Lincoln County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Lincoln County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 48.6% of students in Lincoln 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 Lincoln County schools?
Across Lincoln County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 13.4 to 1.
What is the racial makeup of Lincoln County?
Lincoln County residents are approximately 78% White, 15% Hispanic, 6% Black, 0% Asian, 9% two or more races according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data