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 (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 248 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 62%
- Math Proficiency: 30-34%
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34%
- Attendance Zone: Westpark Elementary School serves an attendance zone that encompasses the entire school district in Leadville, CO, covering approximately 383.9 square miles. Families typically drive 20-30 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of about 10.9 miles to the nearest edge of the zone and the furthest edge located 20.2 miles away.
- 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)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
248 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)30-34%
57%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)30-34%
69%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
15:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
3%
Showing 1999–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
58%
37%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
38%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)2.8%
33.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
39%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Purple and Gold
School Mascot
Panther
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
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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