Enrollment
389
Colorado · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Leadville, CO
Lake County High School
Federal NCES profile for Lake County High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 080519000857
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 1
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lake County High School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% of Colorado schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Leadville · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.4:1
- small classes for Colorado
- 37.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Lake County High School has class sizes smaller than 73% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lake County High School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Leadville, CO.
School address
District: Lake County School District No. R-1 · Colorado
NCES ID 080519000857 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
29.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.4:1
vs 16.6:1 Colorado avg
-19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
37.7%
vs 38.5% Colorado avg
-2% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lake County High School compares with Colorado and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lake County High School
Lake County High School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Leadville, Colorado, enrolling 389 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.4:1 puts it in the smaller third of Colorado schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 37.7% lands close to the Colorado typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 389 students, its enrollment sits close to the Colorado median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,922 scored Colorado schools.
Against 341 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #217.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (65%) and White (33%) (diversity index 48/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 39.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 16.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 120 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 389 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Lake County School District No. R-1 also operates Lake County Intermediate School (259 students) and Lake County Elementary School (248 students) alongside Lake County High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Lake County High School compares
Lake County High School on the metrics families compare, against Colorado and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.4:1 | ▼ 19% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.7% | ▼ 2% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 389 | top 45% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
389
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
37.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% 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
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 27% in Colorado - lower ratio than 73% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
39.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$16,023
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $16,273
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
50
in-school suspensions + 70 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 30.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 64.5%
White 32.6%
Two or More 2.3%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 64.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.7, Lake County High School is about as mixed as the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lake County School District No. R-1, which includes Lake County High School.
$16,023
Per student
-2%
vs Colorado
Avg $16,273
-3%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 44.4%
State 39.2%
Federal 16.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Lake County High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake County Intermediate School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lake County Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cloud City High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lake County High 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
- 248
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 35
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 74/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Colorado, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~389 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Lake County High School
How many students attend Lake County High School?
Lake County High School has 389 students enrolled. It is a public school in Leadville, CO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lake County High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lake County High School is 13.4:1, which is 19% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 15% lower 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 High School?
37.7% of students at Lake County High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lake County High School?
The largest demographic group at Lake County High School is Hispanic or Latino at 64.5% of enrollment, in Leadville, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lake County High School?
Lake County High School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Lake County High School rank among public schools in Leadville?
By Resource Investment Index, Lake County High School ranks #3 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. See all public schools in Leadville on the city page.
Is Lake County High School a good school?
Lake County High School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% of Colorado schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Lake County School District No. R-1?
Besides Lake County High School, Lake County School District No. R-1 also operates Lake County Intermediate School (259 students), Lake County Elementary School (248 students), and Cloud City High School (35 students). See the Lake County School District No. R-1 district page for the complete list.
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