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Pitkin County

Colorado · Public K-12

7 public schools serving approximately 2,439 students, in a county of 16,985 residents.

Schools
7
2 districts
Enrollment
2,439
NCES CCD
Median income
$102,645
Above Colorado avg
Free/reduced lunch
10.7%
Below Colorado avg
Elementary
2
schools
Middle
2
schools
High
2
schools
Combined / other
1
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Aspen School District No. 1 in the county of Pitkin and Sta
1,572 students · 2 districts in Pitkin County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Pitkin 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
84%
Hispanic
11%
Black
1%
Asian
2%
Two or more
8%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
68%
Hispanic
n/r
Black
0%
Asian
1%
Two or more
1%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
62.8%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
3.9%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
2.5%
civilian labor
Median age
47
14.6% under 18

All schools (7)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Aspen High SchoolAspenHigh09-12529·
Basalt High SchoolBasaltHigh09-12455·
Aspen Middle SchoolAspenMiddle05-08443·
Aspen Elementary SchoolAspenElementaryPK-04440·
Basalt Middle SchoolBasaltMiddle05-08412·
Aspen Community Charter SchoolWoody CreekElementaryPK-08137·
Aspen PreschoolAspenPrekindergartenPK-PK23·

Frequently asked

How many K-12 schools serve Pitkin County?
There are 7 public K-12 schools in Pitkin County, Colorado, with a combined enrollment of about 2,439.
How many high schools are in Pitkin County?
Pitkin County, Colorado has 2 public high schools, along with 2 middle schools and 2 elementary schools.
What is the largest school district in Pitkin County?
Aspen School District No. 1 in the county of Pitkin and Sta is the largest school district in Pitkin County, serving approximately 1,572 students. The county contains 2 school districts overall.
How many people live in Pitkin County?
Pitkin County has roughly 16,985 residents according to the latest Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What is the median household income in Pitkin County?
Median household income in Pitkin County is $102,645, above the Colorado average of $77,440. About 3.9% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Pitkin County?
Approximately 62.8% of adults 25 and older in Pitkin County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Pitkin County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 10.7% of students in Pitkin 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 42.4%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Pitkin County schools?
Across Pitkin County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 13.3 to 1.
What is the racial makeup of Pitkin County?
Pitkin County residents are approximately 84% White, 11% Hispanic, 1% Black, 2% Asian, 8% two or more races according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of housing in Pitkin County is owner-occupied?
Pitkin County has about 13,412 housing units, of which roughly 62.8% are owner-occupied.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data