Enrollment
248
Elementary
DISTRICT 254 · STATE 379
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·LAKE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. R-1·NCES 080519000859
Lake County Elementary School
130 WEST 12TH STREET, LEADVILLE, CO 80461 · (719) 486-6890 · Lake County
GRADES PK–02ELEMENTARY33-TOWNTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL248 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
19.8:1
13 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 17.1:1 · STATE 16.6:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
48%
119 students
DISTRICT 63% · STATE 50%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 63 | 25% |
| Kindergarten | 67 | 27% |
| Grade 1 | 64 | 26% |
| Grade 2 | 54 | 22% |
Student demographics
52%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 49% · STATE 62% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
Based on grade levels within Lake County School District No. R-1. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
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| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake County Elementary School this school | 248 | 48.0% | N/A |
| Upper Blue Elementary School BRECKENRIDGE | 221 | 47.1% | 55.3% |
| Carbon Valley Academy FREDERICK | 245 | 49.8% | 26.6% |
| Elk Creek Elementary NEW CASTLE | 272 | 46.0% | 23.2% |
| Bennett Intermediate School BENNETT | 256 | 43.4% | 30.3% |
| Red Hill Elementary School GYPSUM | 336 | 44.3% | 22.6% |
Matched among Colorado elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Lake County Elementary School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 248 | #836 of 1,056 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 19.8:1 | #861 of 896 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 52.0% | #390 of 896 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 48.0% | #500 of 983 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
248
+44 (+22%) vs 2020
-16% since 1990-91, when it was 295
Student : Teacher
19.8:1
was 20.4:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 248 | 12.5 | 19.8:1 | 48% (119) |
| 2023-24 | 272 | 14.6 | 18.6:1 | 41% (111) |
| 2022-23 | 268 | 15.1 | 17.8:1 | 37% (100) |
| 2020-21 | 204 | 10 | 20.4:1 | 57% (117) |
| 2017-18 | 198 | 12.5 | 15.8:1 | 57% (113) |
| 2015-16 | 231 | 14 | 16.5:1 | 69% (160) |
| 2010-11 | 370 | 23 | 16.1:1 | 78% (290) |
| 2000-01 | 322 | 22 | 14.6:1 | 59% (189) |
| 1990-91 | 295 | 17 | 17.4:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Lake County Elementary School.
Since 2017-18: students up 25% (198 to 248); teachers unchanged (12.5 to 12.5).
About Lake County Elementary School
Lake County Elementary School is a small elementary school. Its address is in LEADVILLE, Colorado. The school teaches pre-K through 2 and enrolls 248 students. It has 35% fewer students than the average for elementary schools in Colorado (about 379).
Lake County Elementary School is one of the 4 schools that make up Lake County School District No. R-1 (931 students in total).
The largest group at Lake County Elementary School is Hispanic students, at 58%. The remaining students are 38% White and 3% multiracial. Among people living in Lake County, the Hispanic share is about 33%. On the diversity index, which measures the chance that two random students are from different groups, Lake County Elementary School scores 52%.
Classroom staffing at Lake County Elementary School totals 12.5 full-time-equivalent teachers, and the student-to-teacher ratio is 19.8:1. The average for elementary schools in Colorado is 16.6:1, so this school has more students per teacher. Free or reduced-price lunch eligibility at Lake County Elementary School is about 48%. It compares with 57% for public schools in Lake County.
American Community Survey estimates for Lake County show that median household income comes to about $96,575, roughly 50% of adults have a four-year degree or more, and about 6% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Lake County counts 4 public schools with about 931 students.
Lake County Intermediate School is about 0.7 miles away, making it the nearest public school. Lake County Elementary School is one of several public schools in the area, with 3 others within five miles.
Federal records code the school's setting as Town: Remote.
Enrollment in 2024-25 stood at 248, compared with 204 in 2020-21.
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Lake County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
7,380
Census ACS
Median income
$96,575
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
50%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
6%
Below federal line
Schools in county
4
931 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Lake County School District No. R-1
- Lake County High SchoolHigh · 389 students
- Lake County Intermediate SchoolElementary · 259 students
- Cloud City High SchoolHigh · 35 students
Other schools in LEADVILLE
- Lake County High SchoolHigh · 389 students
- Lake County Intermediate SchoolElementary · 259 students
- Cloud City High SchoolHigh · 35 students
Nearby schools
- Lake County Intermediate School0.7 mi · 259
- Cloud City High School0.8 mi · 35
- Lake County High School0.8 mi · 389
- Edith Teter Elementary School16.0 mi · 190
- South Park Middle School16.0 mi · 87
- South Park High School16.0 mi · 121
Frequently asked questions
About Lake County Elementary SchoolHow large is Lake County Elementary School?
Lake County Elementary School enrolls approximately 248 students in grades PK-02.
What grades does Lake County Elementary School serve?
Lake County Elementary School serves grades PK-02.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lake County Elementary School?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Lake County Elementary School is approximately 19.8:1 (13 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at Lake County Elementary School?
At Lake County Elementary School, the student body is approximately 38% White, 58% Hispanic, 1% Asian, 3% Two or more.
Who oversees Lake County Elementary School?
Lake County Elementary School is overseen by Lake County School District No. R-1 in Lake County.
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