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5 schools in Garfield County School District 16

Colorado · 1,212 students · 1 city

Inside Garfield County School District 16 (Colorado), 5 public K-12 schools enroll roughly 1,212 students (around 242 per school).

4-year change in Garfield County School District 16

SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
1,212
+53 (+5%) vs SY 2020-21
School count
4
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages

How Garfield County School District 16 ranks

Among districts
MeasureThis districtIn ColoradoIn the US
State test proficiency
ranked highest first
12.5%#69 of 70N/A
Enrollment
ranked largest first
1,212#64 of 95#6,228 of 9,234
Number of schools
ranked most first
4#72 of 95N/A
Students per teacher
ranked fewest first
15.3:1#48 of 95#5,779 of 9,044
Free or reduced-price lunch share
ranked highest first
65.2%#17 of 94#2,302 of 8,164
Diversity index
ranked most diverse first
53.6%#24 of 68#2,537 of 6,853
Districts need at least 2 schools and 500 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.

Inside Garfield County School District 16

Since 2017-18, the 4 district schools that reported both years went from 1,180 to 1,212 students (up 3%) and from 75 to 79 full-time teachers (up 5%), as of 2024-25.

Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across each school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25; schools with fewer than 100 students and schools serving specialized populations are left out. Staffing figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data and count only schools that reported students and teachers in both years.

About Garfield County School District 16

Garfield County School District 16 administers 5 public schools across Colorado, collectively hosting roughly 1,212 students.

In terms of grade levels, Garfield County School District 16 comprises 2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high school, and 1 combined or other.

Average enrollment per school in Garfield County School District 16 is about 242, below the Colorado average of roughly 456.

Five-year track record. Total public-school enrollment in Garfield County School District 16 has rose 5% since SY 2020-21, moving from about 1,159 students to 1,212.

On allk12, the community for Garfield County School District 16 discusses school events, board meetings, and seasonal calendars. Members of the local community share what they see day-to-day.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools does Garfield County School District 16 run?
Garfield County School District 16 has 5 public schools with a combined enrollment of about 1,212 students in Colorado.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in Garfield County School District 16?
Garfield County School District 16 includes 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, 1 high school, and 1 combined-grade school.
What is the largest school in Garfield County School District 16?
Bea Underwood Elementary School is the largest public school in Garfield County School District 16 by enrollment, with approximately 390 students.
What grade levels does Garfield County School District 16 serve?
Garfield County School District 16 serves students from pre-K through grade 12 across 5 schools.