Total enrollment
990
-151 (-13%) vs SY 2017-18
San Miguel County
Colorado · Public K-12
San Miguel County is one of Colorado's public-school counties, with 5 campuses serving about 990 students (2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high). Median household income in the county is roughly $79,024.
7-year change in San Miguel County
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
5
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
77%
was 81%
% Hispanic
20%
was 16%
% Black
0%
was 1%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
5
2 districts
Enrollment
990
NCES CCD
Median income
$79,024
Above Colorado avg
Free/reduced lunch
33.7%
Below Colorado avg
Elementary
2
377 students
Middle
1
124 students
High
1
298 students
Combined / other
1
191 students
LARGEST DISTRICT
Telluride School District No. R-1
799 students · 2 districts in San Miguel County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of San Miguel 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
School enrollment
Bachelor's+
64.9%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
3.3%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
2.7%
civilian labor
Median age
43
17.9% under 18
Test scores in San Miguel County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 3 schools ranked. Colorado state average: 44.9%.
Top 3 schools (ELA)
- Telluride Middle School· 70.4%
- Telluride Intermediate School· 61.3%
- Norwood Public Schools· 44.6%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Telluride High School | Telluride | High | 09-12 | 298 | · |
| Telluride Intermediate School | Telluride | Elementary | 03-06 | 237 | · |
| Norwood Public Schools | Norwood | Combined | PK-12 | 191 | · |
| Telluride Elementary School | Telluride | Elementary | PK-02 | 140 | · |
| Telluride Middle School | Telluride | Middle | 07-08 | 124 | · |
Cities in San Miguel County
About San Miguel County
San Miguel County is a thinly populated county of about 7,968 residents in Colorado. Its public-school system enrolls approximately 990 students across 5 schools.
Looking at the wider area, census numbers show median household income runs near $79,024, about 65% of adults have a bachelor's degree or above, and the federal-poverty share is near 3%.
Looking at the level breakdown, San Miguel County spans 2 elementary schools (377 students), 1 middle school (124), 1 high school (298), and 1 combined or other schools.
The largest single district in San Miguel County is Telluride School District No. R-1, which alone enrolls about 799 students.
Five-year track record. Total public-school enrollment in San Miguel County has fell 13% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 1,141 students to 990. Demographically, the Hispanic share of enrollment grew from 16% to 20%.
On this page, the community for San Miguel County discusses enrollment trends, district policy changes, and bus-route updates. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.
Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data