Total enrollment
2,042
-349 (-15%) vs SY 2020-21
Teller County
Colorado · Public K-12
Teller County hosts 8 public K-12 schools. Together they educate about 2,249 Colorado students across 4 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high.
4-year change in Teller County
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
7
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
How Teller County ranks
Among counties| Measure | This county | In Colorado | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 41.0% | #10 of 34 | N/A |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 2,249 | #29 of 41 | #2,099 of 2,745 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 8 | #35 of 41 | N/A |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 14.7:1 | #23 of 41 | #1,677 of 2,655 |
| Free or reduced-price lunch share ranked highest first | 42.0% | #26 of 41 | #2,005 of 2,526 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 33.9% | #37 of 40 | #1,678 of 2,707 |
Counties need at least 3 schools and 1,000 students to be ranked. Test proficiency is ranked within the state only, since each state gives a different test. Each rank links to the full list.
Teller County school rankings
Residents
24,825
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
8
2 districts
Enrollment
2,249
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$85,361
Above Colorado avg
Free/reduced lunch
42.0%
Below Colorado avg
Elementary
4
950 students
Middle
1
195 students
High
2
652 students
Combined / other
1
452 students
LARGEST DISTRICT
Woodland Park School District No. Re-2
1,951 students · 2 districts in Teller County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Teller 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+
37.9%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
3.4%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
3.7%
civilian labor
Median age
52
15.7% under 18
Test scores in Teller County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 6 schools ranked. Colorado state average: 44.9%.
Top 5 schools (ELA)
- Merit Academy· 62.8%
- Summit Elementary School· 59.0%
- Woodland Park Middle School· 40.7%
- Columbine Elementary School· 38.4%
- Cresson Elementary School· 30.6%
Lowest 5 schools (ELA)
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodland Park High School | Woodland Park | High | 09-12 | 490 | · |
| Merit Academy | Woodland Park | Combined | PK-12 | 452 | · |
| Columbine Elementary School | Woodland Park | Elementary | PK-06 | 321 | · |
| Summit Elementary School | Divide | Elementary | PK-06 | 286 | · |
| Gateway Elementary School | Woodland Park | Elementary | PK-06 | 207 | · |
| Woodland Park Middle School | Woodland Park | Middle | 07-08 | 195 | · |
| Cripple Creek-Victor Junior-Senior High School | Cripple Creek | High | 06-12 | 162 | · |
| Cresson Elementary School | Cripple Creek | Elementary | PK-05 | 136 | · |
Cities in Teller County
About Teller County
Teller County is a low-population Colorado county of about 24,825 residents, home to 8 public schools and roughly 2,249 students.
Zooming out, census numbers show typical household earnings sit around $85,361, about 38% of adults have a bachelor's degree or above, and the federal-poverty share is near 3%. That income level is 10% above the Colorado median.
Looking at the level breakdown, Teller County consists of 4 elementary schools (950 students), 1 middle school (195), 2 high schools (652), and 1 combined or other schools.
Woodland Park School District No. Re-2 dominates the local landscape, accounting for roughly 1,951 students on its own.
Over the past 4-year window. Total public-school enrollment in Teller County has declined 15% since SY 2020-21, moving from about 2,391 students to 2,042.
Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Teller County discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.
Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data