Top Rankings
Aspen School District No. 1 In The County Of Pitkin And Sta ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,584 students in Aspen School District No. 1 In The County Of Pitkin And Sta. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Colorado.
Public Schools in Aspen School District No. 1 In The County Of Pitkin And Sta have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Colorado public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CO)
# Schools
5 Schools
1,894 Schools
# Students
1,584 Students
864,096 Students
# Teachers
128 Teachers
52,573 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Aspen School District No. 1 In The County Of Pitkin And Sta, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 176 school districts in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#22 out of 179 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
33%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)45-49%
29%
Graduation Rate
92%
82.7%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)43.8%
33.6%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.33
0.63
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
2%
3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
15%
37%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
n/a
5%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% White
81%
49%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $38,076 is higher than the state median of $18,225. The school district revenue/student has grown by 20% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $67,008 is higher than the state median of $18,686. The school district spending/student has grown by 53% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$60 MM
$15,748 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$106 MM
$16,147 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$38,076
$18,225
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$67,008
$18,686
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Aspen School District No. 1 In The County Of Pitkin And Sta Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Aspen Community Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1199 Woody Creek Road
Woody Creek, CO 81656
(970) 923-4080
Woody Creek, CO 81656
(970) 923-4080
Gr: PK-8 | 135 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Aspen High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
235 High School Road
Aspen, CO 81611
(970) 925-3760
Aspen, CO 81611
(970) 925-3760
Gr: 9-12 | 559 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #33.
Aspen Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
235 High School Road
Aspen, CO 81611
(970) 925-3760
Aspen, CO 81611
(970) 925-3760
Gr: 5-8 | 414 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #44.
Aspen Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
235 High School Road
Aspen, CO 81611
(970) 925-3760
Aspen, CO 81611
(970) 925-3760
Gr: PK-4 | 449 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: n/an/a
235 High School Road
Aspen, CO 81611
(970) 925-3760
Aspen, CO 81611
(970) 925-3760
Gr: PK | 27 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Aspen School District No. 1 In The County Of Pitkin And Sta?
Aspen School District No. 1 In The County Of Pitkin And Sta manages 5 public schools serving 1,584 students.
What is the rank of Aspen School District No. 1 In Theunty Of Pitkin And Sta?
Aspen School District No. 1 In Theunty Of Pitkin And Sta is ranked #33 out of 176 school districts in Colorado (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Colorado school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
What is the racial composition of students in Aspen School District No. 1 In Theunty Of Pitkin And Sta?
81% of Aspen School District No. 1 In Theunty Of Pitkin And Sta students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Aspen School District No. 1 In Theunty Of Pitkin And Sta?
Aspen School District No. 1 In Theunty Of Pitkin And Sta has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What is Aspen School District No. 1 In Theunty Of Pitkin And Sta's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $67,008 is higher than the state median of $18,686. The school district spending/student has grown by 53% over four school years.
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