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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.

7-year change in Teller County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
2,042
-827 (-29%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
7
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
80%
was 84%
% Hispanic
12%
was 10%
% Black
1%
was 1%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
8
2 districts
Enrollment
2,249
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
White
86%
Hispanic
8%
Black
1%
Asian
0%
Two or more
10%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
80%
Hispanic
13%
Black
1%
Asian
1%
Two or more
6%
Native American
1%
Pacific Islander
0%
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%.

See all 6 schools in Teller County ranked by score →

All schools (8)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Woodland Park High SchoolWoodland ParkHigh09-12490·
Merit AcademyWoodland ParkCombinedPK-12452·
Columbine Elementary SchoolWoodland ParkElementaryPK-06321·
Summit Elementary SchoolDivideElementaryPK-06286·
Gateway Elementary SchoolWoodland ParkElementaryPK-06207·
Woodland Park Middle SchoolWoodland ParkMiddle07-08195·
Cripple Creek-Victor Junior-Senior High SchoolCripple CreekHigh06-12162·
Cresson Elementary SchoolCripple CreekElementaryPK-05136·

Cities in Teller County

Woodland Park5 schoolsCripple Creek2 schoolsDivide1 school

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 7-year window. Total public-school enrollment in Teller County has declined 29% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 2,869 students to 2,042. Demographically, the White share of enrollment shrank from 84% to 80%.

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

How many public schools are in Teller County?
Teller County, Colorado has 8 public K-12 schools serving approximately 2,249 students.
How many high schools are in Teller County?
Teller County, Colorado has 2 public high schools, serving approximately 652 students.
How many middle schools are in Teller County?
Teller County, Colorado has 1 public middle school, serving approximately 195 students.
How many elementary schools are in Teller County?
Teller County, Colorado has 4 public elementary schools, serving approximately 950 students.
What is the largest school district in Teller County?
Woodland Park School District No. Re-2 is the largest school district in Teller County, serving approximately 1,951 students. The county contains 2 school districts overall.
What is the population of Teller County?
Teller County, Colorado has a population of approximately 24,825, with a median age of 52. About 15.7% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Teller County?
Median household income in Teller County is $85,361, above the Colorado average of $77,440. About 3.4% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Teller County?
Approximately 37.9% of adults 25 and older in Teller County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Teller County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 42.0% of students in Teller 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 Teller County schools?
Across Teller County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 15.2 to 1.

Teller County school rankings

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DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data