Lake City Community School is a school in Lake City, Hinsdale County, Colorado, United States. It provides Pre-K to 12th grade education for approximately 100 students. It is part of the Hinsdale County School District, and is the only school in RE-1. This school hosts soccer games against Gunnison and Crested Butte.
Serving 76 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Lake City Community School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-59% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is approximately equal to the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 76 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in CO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lake City Community School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Lake City Community School's student population of 76 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
76 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Lake City Community School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lake City Community School is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#552 out of 1748 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
15:1
American Indian
4%
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
3%
36%
Black
1%
5%
White
88%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
82%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
17%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lake City Community School's ranking?
Lake City Community School is ranked #552 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lake City Community School?
The graduation rate of Lake City Community School is 50%, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 82%.
How many students attend Lake City Community School?
76 students attend Lake City Community School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Lake City Community School students are White, 4% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lake City Community School?
Lake City Community School has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Lake City Community School offer ?
Lake City Community School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lake City Community School part of?
Lake City Community School is part of Hinsdale County School District No. Re-1.
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