- Enrollment
- 389
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Leadville, CO
Lake County Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Lake County Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 080519000859
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 52
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lake County Elementary School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Colorado median.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Leadville · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.5:1
- students per teacher
- 27.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Lake County Elementary School has class sizes near the Colorado median. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lake County Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Leadville, CO.
School address
District: Lake County School District No. R-1 · Colorado
NCES ID 080519000859 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Lake County Elementary School held near 272 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 15.1 → 14.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 080519000859 · Leadville, CO Other · SMALL · TRAD
248 enr · 16.5:1 · 27.6% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Lake County High School (389 students)
Lake County Elementary School held near 272 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 15.1 → 14.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Lake County Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lake County Hi
Lake County High School
389 students
- Lake County In
Lake County Intermediate School
259 students
- This school
Lake County Elementary School
248 students
- Cloud City Hig 35
Cloud City High School
35 students
What this shows Lake County Elementary School reports 248 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lake County Elementary School compares
Lake County Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Colorado and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.5:1 | ▼ 1% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.6% | ▼ 28% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 248 | top 71% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.5:1
Leaner classes than 34% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
248
Bigger than 25% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
27.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% below the Colorado average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.5:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 58% in Colorado - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
19.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$19,116
per pupil, district-wide
- above Colorado avg of $17,910
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 57.7%
White 38.3%
Two or More 2.8%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 57.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.0, Lake County Elementary School is more mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
District finance for Lake County School District No. R-1 reports $19,116 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lake County Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake County High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lake County Intermediate School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cloud City High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lake County Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 259
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 35
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 74/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~248 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lake County Elementary School
How many students attend Lake County Elementary School?
Lake County Elementary School has 248 students enrolled. It is a public school in Leadville, CO. CCD year-over-year: 268 (2022-23) → 272 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lake County Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lake County Elementary School is 16.5:1, which is 1% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 5% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lake County Elementary School?
27.6% of students at Lake County Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lake County Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Lake County Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 57.7% of enrollment, in Leadville, CO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lake County Elementary School?
Lake County Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Lake County Elementary School rank among public schools in Leadville?
By Resource Investment Index, Lake County Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Leadville, CO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Lake County School District No. R-1?
Besides Lake County Elementary School, Lake County School District No. R-1 also operates Lake County High School (389 students), Lake County Intermediate School (259 students), and Cloud City High School (35 students). See the Lake County School District No. R-1 district page for the complete list.