- Enrollment
- 259
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-14 students YoY
Lake County High School held near 400 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 29.4 → 28.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-14 students YoY 080519000857 · Leadville, CO Other · SMALL · TRAD
389 enr · 13.4:1 · 37.7% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Lake County Intermediate School (259 students)
Lake County High School held near 400 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 29.4 → 28.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Lake County High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Lake County High School
389 students
- Lake County In
Lake County Intermediate School
259 students
- Lake County El
Lake County Elementary School
248 students
- Cloud City Hig 35
Cloud City High School
35 students
What this shows Lake County High School reports 389 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lake County High School compares
Lake County High 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 | 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 methodology
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
$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
Counselors0.0 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.
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
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 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
- 248
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- 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 (~389 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 414 (2022-23) → 400 (2023-24), nearly flat (-14).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.