- Enrollment
- 389
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Leadville, CO
Lake County Intermediate School
Federal NCES profile for Lake County Intermediate School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 080519000855
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 47
📋 Attendance 17
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lake County Intermediate School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Colorado median.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Leadville · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.2:1
- students per teacher
- 39.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Lake County Intermediate School has class sizes near the Colorado median. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lake County Intermediate School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Leadville, CO.
School address
District: Lake County School District No. R-1 · Colorado
NCES ID 080519000855 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+11 students YoY
Lake County Intermediate School held near 273 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 17.6 → 18.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+11 students YoY 080519000855 · Leadville, CO Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
259 enr · 15.2:1 · 39.3% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Lake County High School (389 students)
Lake County Intermediate School held near 273 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount). Teacher FTE added 17.6 → 18.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Lake County Intermediate School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lake County Hi
Lake County High School
389 students
- This school
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 Intermediate School reports 259 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lake County Intermediate School compares
Lake County Intermediate 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 | 15.2:1 | ▼ 8% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.3% | ▲ 2% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 259 | top 69% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.2:1
Leaner classes than 45% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
259
Bigger than 27% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
39.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% above the Colorado average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.2:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 44% in Colorado - lower ratio than 56% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
33.2%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
29
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 59.8%
White 37.1%
Two or More 2.3%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 59.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.4, Lake County Intermediate School is more mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
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 Intermediate School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lake County Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cloud City High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lake County Intermediate 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 elementary 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 (~259 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Lake County Intermediate School
How many students attend Lake County Intermediate School?
Lake County Intermediate School has 259 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Leadville, CO. CCD year-over-year: 262 (2022-23) → 273 (2023-24), nearly flat (+11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lake County Intermediate School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lake County Intermediate School is 15.2:1, which is 8% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 3% 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 Intermediate School?
39.3% of students at Lake County Intermediate School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lake County Intermediate School?
The largest demographic group at Lake County Intermediate School is Hispanic or Latino at 59.8% of enrollment, in Leadville, CO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lake County Intermediate School?
Lake County Intermediate School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical 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 Intermediate School rank among public schools in Leadville?
By Resource Investment Index, Lake County Intermediate School ranks #2 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 Intermediate School, Lake County School District No. R-1 also operates Lake County High School (389 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.