Lake County Elementary School

130 West 12th Street
Leadville, CO 80461
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Serving 248 students in grades Prekindergarten-2, Lake County Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 57%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 248 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 62%
  • : 30-34%
  • : 30-34%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

School Overview

Lake County Elementary School's student population of 248 students has grown by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
248 students
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Year Founded
1905
Colors
Purple and Gold
School Calendar
Average Class Size
25 students

School Rankings

The diversity score of Lake County Elementary School is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CO)
(13-14)
30-34%
57%
(13-14)
30-34%
69%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
15:1
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
58%
37%
White
38%
49%
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.52
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

School Notes

  • School Mascot: Panther

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 57% CO state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% CO state average).
How many students attend Lake County Elementary School?
248 students attend Lake County Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Lake County Elementary School students are Hispanic, 38% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lake County Elementary School?
Lake County Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Lake County Elementary School offer ?
Lake County Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lake County Elementary School part of?
Lake County Elementary School is part of Lake County School District No. R-1.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 248 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 62%
  • : 30-34%
  • : 30-34%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

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