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Mineral County

Colorado · Public K-12

Across Mineral County, 1 public K-12 school educate around 92 students.

7-year change in Mineral County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
92
+12 (+15%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
1
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
87%
was 86%
% Hispanic
11%
was 11%
% Black
0%
was 0%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
1
1 districts
Enrollment
92
NCES CCD
Median income
$56,250
Below Colorado avg
Free/reduced lunch
40.2%
Below Colorado avg
Elementary
0
schools
Middle
0
schools
High
0
schools
Combined / other
1
92 students
LARGEST DISTRICT
Creede School District
92 students · 1 district in Mineral County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Mineral 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
91%
Hispanic
6%
Black
0%
Asian
1%
Two or more
8%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
87%
Hispanic
11%
Black
0%
Asian
0%
Two or more
2%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
51.7%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
2.6%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
9.1%
civilian labor
Median age
56
11.8% under 18

Test scores in Mineral County

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

Top 1 schools (ELA)
  1. Creede School· 58.7%

See all 1 schools in Mineral County ranked by score →

All schools (1)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Creede SchoolCreedeCombinedPK-1292·

Cities in Mineral County

Creede1 school

About Mineral County

Across the low-population Colorado county of Mineral County of about 729 residents, the public-school footprint covers 1 schools and about 92 students.

Stepping back, census numbers show typical household earnings sit around $56,250, 52% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the poverty rate is around 3%. That income level is 27% meaningfully below the Colorado median.

Creede School District is the biggest district by enrollment, covering about 92 students across Mineral County.

Five-year track record. Total public-school enrollment in Mineral County has climbed 15% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 80 students to 92.

Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Mineral 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 Mineral County?
There are 1 public K-12 schools in Mineral County, Colorado, with a combined enrollment of about 92.
What is the largest school district in Mineral County?
Creede School District is the largest school district in Mineral County, serving approximately 92 students. The county contains 1 school district overall.
How many people live in Mineral County?
Mineral County has roughly 729 residents according to the latest Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What is the median household income in Mineral County?
Median household income in Mineral County is $56,250, below the Colorado average of $77,440. About 2.6% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Mineral County?
Approximately 51.7% of adults 25 and older in Mineral County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Mineral County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 40.2% of students in Mineral 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 Mineral County schools?
Across Mineral County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 6.0 to 1.
What is the racial makeup of Mineral County?
Mineral County residents are approximately 91% White, 6% Hispanic, 1% Asian, 8% two or more races according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of housing in Mineral County is owner-occupied?
Mineral County has about 1,179 housing units, of which roughly 69.7% are owner-occupied.
What are the largest public schools in Mineral County?
By enrollment, the largest public schools in Mineral County include Creede School. Enrollment figures come from the latest NCES Common Core of Data.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data