Enrollment
74
Elementary
DISTRICT 312 · STATE 379
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·GUNNISON WATERSHED SCHOOL DISTRICT RE1J·NCES 080447001689
Lake Preschool
800 NORTH BOULEVARD, GUNNISON, CO 81230 · (970) 641-1758 · Gunnison County
GRADES PK–PKELEMENTARY33-TOWNREGULAR SCHOOL74 STUDENTS
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allk12 Grade
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
148.0:1
1 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 58.7:1 · STATE 16.6:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
34%
25 students
DISTRICT 29% · 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 | 74 | 100% |
Student demographics
46%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 42% · 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
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
74
+3 (+4%) vs 2020
+72% since 2000-01, when it was 43
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 | 74 | 0.5 | 148.0:1 | 34% (25) |
| 2023-24 | 76 | 0.6 | 138.2:1 | 28% (21) |
| 2022-23 | 73 | 0.6 | 121.7:1 | 37% (27) |
| 2020-21 | 71 | N/A | N/A | 35% (25) |
| 2017-18 | 75 | 0.5 | 159.6:1 | 44% (33) |
| 2015-16 | 77 | 1 | 77.0:1 | 39% (30) |
| 2010-11 | 183 | 9 | 20.3:1 | 32% (58) |
| 2000-01 | 43 | 3 | 14.3:1 | 0% (0) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Lake Preschool.
Since 2017-18: students down 1% (75 to 74); teachers up 6% (0.5 to 0.5).
About Lake Preschool
Lake Preschool sits in GUNNISON, Colorado, and is classified as an elementary school. Enrollment is 74 students in 2024-25, and the school serves pre-K. The average for elementary schools in Colorado is about 379 students, so this school is 80% smaller than average.
Gunnison Watershed School District Re1J runs 7 schools with a combined 2,095 students. Lake Preschool is one of them.
Lake Preschool's enrollment is 65% White. The next largest groups are 35% Hispanic. In Gunnison County overall, about 87% of residents are White. The chance that two students picked at random at Lake Preschool belong to different racial or ethnic groups, known as the diversity index, is 46%.
A ratio of 148.0:1 comes from the school's 0.5 full-time-equivalent teachers. The 16.6:1 average for elementary schools in Colorado is lower than this school's figure. The lunch program counts 34% of students at Lake Preschool as eligible for free or reduced-price meals. That is close to the 33% average for public schools in Gunnison County.
Census Bureau estimates for Gunnison County show that median household income is about $84,527, roughly 65% of adults have a four-year degree or more, and about 6% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Lake Preschool is one of 7 public schools in Gunnison County, which together enroll about 2,095 students.
The nearest public school is Gunnison Elementary School, at about 0.3 miles. There are 3 other public schools within five miles.
Its location is classified as Town: Remote by the National Center for Education Statistics.
From 2020-21 to 2024-25, Lake Preschool went from 71 students to 74.
Discussions about Lake Preschool may include sports tryouts, band and choir, and theater. Questions from prospective families are welcome too.
Gunnison County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
17,241
Census ACS
Median income
$84,527
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
65%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
6%
Below federal line
Schools in county
7
2,095 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Gunnison Watershed School District Re1J
- Gunnison Elementary SchoolElementary · 560 students
- Gunnison High SchoolHigh · 410 students
- Crested Butte Secondary SchoolHigh · 400 students
- Gunnison Middle SchoolMiddle · 314 students
- Crested Butte Elementary SchoolElementary · 303 students
- Marble Charter SchoolCombined · 34 students
Other schools in GUNNISON
- Gunnison Elementary SchoolElementary · 560 students
- Gunnison High SchoolHigh · 410 students
- Gunnison Middle SchoolMiddle · 314 students
Nearby schools
- Gunnison Elementary School0.3 mi · 560
- Gunnison Middle School0.3 mi · 314
- Gunnison High School0.4 mi · 410
- Crested Butte Elementary School21.7 mi · 303
- Crested Butte Secondary School21.7 mi · 400
Frequently asked questions
About Lake PreschoolHow many students attend Lake Preschool?
Lake Preschool enrolls approximately 74 students in grades PK-PK.
What grades does Lake Preschool serve?
Lake Preschool serves grades PK-PK.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lake Preschool?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Lake Preschool is approximately 148.0:1 (1 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at Lake Preschool?
At Lake Preschool, the student body is approximately 65% White, 35% Hispanic.
Is Lake Preschool public or private?
Lake Preschool is a public K-12 school, overseen by Gunnison Watershed School District Re1J.
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