Aspen School District No. 1 in the county of Pitkin and Sta

ASPEN, Colorado — 5 schools

1,572
Total Enrollment
5
Schools
$43,632
Per-Pupil Spending
Other, High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Aspen School District No. 1 in the county of Pitkin and Sta operates 5 public schools serving 1,572 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Colorado. The school portfolio breaks down into 3 other, 1 high, 1 elementary schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 1,584 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Pitkin County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $43,632 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 89.1% local, 9.3% state, and 1.6% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. Average teacher compensation clocks in at $111,519 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 48/100, ranked #80 of 144 in Colorado against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

Academic infrastructure includes 1 of 5 schools offering Advanced Placement (2 AP courses district-wide), a 300:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, . Demographically, the student body averages 80.1% White, 15.3% Hispanic or Latino, 2.6% Asian across the district's schools.

Aspen High School accounts for 35.3% of all Aspen School District No. 1 in the county of Pitkin and Sta student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Aspen School District No. 1 in the county of Pitkin and Sta-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: high. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Aspen School District No. 1 in the county of Pitkin and Sta school enrollment varies 21× across entities

Aspen School District No. 1 in the county of Pitkin and Sta school enrollment ranges from 27 students (lowest) to 559 students (highest), a spread of 532 students. That spread reflects typical mixed-portfolio variation between specialty programs and large neighbourhood schools. Per-school staffing ratios, programme availability, and capital-renovation cycles often diverge inside the same district based on enrollment shape.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Aspen School District No. 1 in the county of Pitkin and Sta student-counselor ratio is 300:1 — near the typical range (US average ~408) — within the typical range for U.S. public districts

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment — districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Variation between sub-units within Aspen School District No. 1 in the county of Pitkin and Sta is typically wider than the Aspen School District No. 1 in the county of Pitkin and Sta-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Where does the funding come from?

1.6%
Federal
9.3%
State
89.1%
Local

Funding Equity

48
Equity Score
80 / 144
State Rank
50
State Average

This district has moderate funding equity. There may be room to improve funding diversity or resource allocation.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Pitkin County county, where this district is located.

$1,526
Studio/mo
$2,020
1 BR/mo
$2,214
2 BR/mo
$2,826
3 BR/mo
$3,471
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$111,519
Average annual teacher salary

Source: NCES CCD F-33 (Finance Survey).

Teacher salary data from NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 5 schools in Aspen School District No. 1 in the county of Pitkin and Sta.

White 80.1%
Hispanic or Latino 15.3%
Asian 2.6%
Multiracial 1.0%
Other 0.8%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

1 / 5
Schools with AP
2 AP courses total
300:1
Student-Counselor Ratio

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Aspen School District No. 1 in the county of Pitkin and Sta

School Enrollment
Aspen High School
559
Aspen Elementary School
449
Aspen Middle School
414
Aspen Community Charter School
Charter
135
Aspen Preschool
27

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Aspen School District No. 1 in the county of Pitkin and Sta?

Aspen School District No. 1 in the county of Pitkin and Sta has 5 schools, including 1 high, 3 other, 1 elementary. Total enrollment is 1,572 students.

How much does Aspen School District No. 1 in the county of Pitkin and Sta spend per student?

Aspen School District No. 1 in the county of Pitkin and Sta spends $43,632 per student. The district has an equity score of 48/100, ranking #80 in Colorado.

What is the average teacher salary in Aspen School District No. 1 in the county of Pitkin and Sta?

The average teacher salary in Aspen School District No. 1 in the county of Pitkin and Sta is $111,519 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Aspen School District No. 1 in the county of Pitkin and Sta?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Pitkin County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of Aspen School District No. 1 in the county of Pitkin and Sta?

Aspen School District No. 1 in the county of Pitkin and Sta students are 80.1% White, 15.3% Hispanic or Latino, 2.6% Asian, 0.3% African American, averaged across 5 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Aspen School District No. 1 in the county of Pitkin and Sta?

Aspen School District No. 1 in the county of Pitkin and Sta has an equity score of 48/100, ranking #80 out of 144 districts in Colorado. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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