Enrollment
15
Elementary
DISTRICT 27 · STATE 379
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·VILAS SCHOOL DISTRICT RE-5·NCES 080699001206
Vilas Elementary School
202 COLLINGWOOD ST, VILAS, CO 81087 · (719) 523-6738 · Baca County
GRADES PK–06ELEMENTARY43-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL15 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
3.9:1
4 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 6.5:1 · STATE 16.6:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
87%
13 students
DISTRICT 75% · 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 | 3 | 20% |
| Kindergarten | 1 | 7% |
| Grade 1 | 2 | 13% |
| Grade 2 | 2 | 13% |
| Grade 3 | 2 | 13% |
| Grade 4 | 1 | 7% |
| Grade 5 | 2 | 13% |
| Grade 6 | 2 | 13% |
Student demographics
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
Vilas Elementary School→Vilas Undivided High School
Based on grade levels within Vilas School District Re-5. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Where Vilas Elementary School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 15 | #1,050 of 1,056 |
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.
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 15 | 3.9 | 3.9:1 | 87% (13) |
| 2023-24 | 21 | 4.5 | 4.7:1 | 81% (17) |
| 2022-23 | 35 | 3.3 | 10.8:1 | 77% (27) |
| 2017-18 | 27 | 3.9 | 7.0:1 | 81% (22) |
| 2015-16 | 16 | 3 | 5.3:1 | 81% (13) |
| 2010-11 | 30 | 4 | 7.5:1 | 60% (18) |
| 2000-01 | 40 | 5 | 8.0:1 | 53% (21) |
| 1990-91 | 37 | 4 | 9.3:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Vilas Elementary School.
Since 2017-18: students down 44% (27 to 15); teachers unchanged (3.9 to 3.9).
About Vilas Elementary School
Vilas Elementary School is a public small elementary school in VILAS, Colorado. The school reports 15 students in pre-K through 6. The school's enrollment is 96% smaller than the 379 average for elementary schools in Colorado.
Vilas Elementary School falls under Vilas School District Re-5, which has 2 schools enrolling 53 students.
White students make up a majority at Vilas Elementary School, at 67%. The next largest groups are 33% Hispanic. In Baca County overall, about 88% of residents are White.
The count of teachers at Vilas Elementary School is 3.9 full-time equivalents, for a ratio of 3.9:1. That is 12.7 students per teacher below the 16.6:1 average for elementary schools in Colorado. Around 87% of the school's students qualify for free or reduced-price meals. On average, public schools in Baca County report 66%.
Baca County has about 3,428 residents, and the median household income is $46,215, 25% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and about 20% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Besides Vilas Elementary School, Baca County has 10 other public schools.
Nearby, Vilas Undivided High School is less than a tenth of a mile away. There are 5 more public schools inside ten miles.
Locale: Rural: Remote. In NCES terms, the school is in rural territory far from an urban area.
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Baca County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
3,428
Census ACS
Median income
$46,215
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
25%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
20%
Below federal line
Schools in county
11
625 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Vilas School District Re-5
- Vilas Undivided High SchoolHigh · 38 students
Other Vilas Elementary schools
One other US public school is named Vilas Elementary. Vilas Elementary School is the 2nd largest of the 2.
- Vilas Elementary SchoolAlstead, NH · 108 students
Nearby schools
- Vilas Undivided High School0.0 mi · 38
- Walsh High School9.1 mi · 72
- Walsh Elementary School9.3 mi · 105
- Springfield Junior/Senior High School9.8 mi · 128
- Springfield Elementary School9.8 mi · 156
- Campo Undivided High School19.9 mi · 15
Frequently asked questions
About Vilas Elementary SchoolHow many students attend Vilas Elementary School?
Vilas Elementary School enrolls approximately 15 students in grades PK-06.
Is Vilas Elementary School an elementary, middle, or high school?
Vilas Elementary School is an elementary school covering grades PK-06.
How many teachers does Vilas Elementary School have?
Vilas Elementary School employs 4 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 3.9:1.
What is the racial breakdown of students at Vilas Elementary School?
At Vilas Elementary School, the student body is approximately 67% White, 33% Hispanic.
What district is Vilas Elementary School in?
Vilas Elementary School is part of Vilas School District Re-5.
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