Ouray School District No. R-1 Of The County Of Ouray And State Of Colorado

400 7th Avenue
Ouray, CO 81427-0694
(District boundaries shown in map)
10/
10
Top 10%

Top Rankings

Ouray School District No. R-1 Of The County Of Ouray And State Of Colorado ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Colorado for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 169 students in Ouray School District No. R-1 Of The County Of Ouray And State Of Colorado. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Colorado.
Public Schools in Ouray School District No. R-1 Of The County Of Ouray And State Of Colorado have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Colorado public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (CO)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,915 Schools
# Students
169 Students
867,572 Students
# Teachers
20 Teachers
52,823 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
8:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Ouray School District No. R-1 Of The County Of Ouray And State Of Colorado, 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 50% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (CO)
#17 out of 179 school districts
(Top 10%)
39%
33%
60-64%
45%
(20-21)
40-59%
29%
(21-22)
≥50%
82%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.36
0.62
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
3%
3%
% Hispanic
17%
36%
% Black
1%
5%
% White
78%
50%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $26,314 is higher than the state median of $15,475. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,751 is higher than the state median of $15,793. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (CO)
Total Revenue
$4 MM
$13,426 MM
Spending
$4 MM
$13,702 MM
Revenue / Student
$26,314
$15,475
Spending / Student
$21,751
$15,793

Best Ouray School District No. R-1 Of The County Of Ouray And State Of Colorado Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ouray Middle School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
400 7th Avenue
Ouray, CO 81427
(970) 325-4505
Gr: 5-8 | 54 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #22.
Ouray Senior High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
400 7th Avenue
Ouray, CO 81427
(970) 325-4505
Gr: 9-12 | 40 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #33.
Ouray Elementary School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
400 7th Avenue
Ouray, CO 81427
(970) 325-4505
Gr: PK-4 | 75 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 22%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Ouray School District No. R-1 Of The County Of Ouray And State Of Colorado?
Ouray School District No. R-1 Of The County Of Ouray And State Of Colorado manages 3 public schools serving 169 students.
What is the rank of Ouray School District No. R-1 Of Theunty Of Ouray And State Oflorado?
Ouray School District No. R-1 Of Theunty Of Ouray And State Oflorado is ranked #26 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 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Ouray School District No. R-1 Of Theunty Of Ouray And State Oflorado?
78% of Ouray School District No. R-1 Of Theunty Of Ouray And State Oflorado students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Ouray School District No. R-1 Of Theunty Of Ouray And State Oflorado?
Ouray School District No. R-1 Of Theunty Of Ouray And State Oflorado has a student/teacher ratio of 8:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What is Ouray School District No. R-1 Of Theunty Of Ouray And State Oflorado's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,751 is higher than the state median of $15,793. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 169 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 22%
  • : ≥50% (Top 50% in CO)
  • : Top 10%
  • : 39% (Top 20%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 10%)
  • : 40-59% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

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