Elbert County Schools & Education
Elbert County, Colorado
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
31/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Lower Signal
Graduation Rate
86.9%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
86.9%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 83.1%
Per-Pupil Spending
$6,668
National avg $13,239
State avg $7,447
School Score
31/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 36/100
State Score Position
#35
of 63 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Elbert County
Measured School Summary
Elbert County faces educational challenges with a school score of 31/100 and a graduation rate of 86.9%, falling below typical benchmarks.
Funding Context
At $6,668 per pupil, Elbert County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 15% below the Colorado average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 3.8 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 10% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Elbert County before comparing districts
County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.
Local context that changes the interpretation
17 public schools and 5 districts are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.
Overall screen
31/100
Lower measured signal. Ranks #35 of 63 Colorado counties with school score data.
Completion
86.9%
3.8 pts above the state average
Funding context
$6,668
$779 below the state average
School coverage
17
5 districts represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
The county-level signal is lower, so review individual schools and local records before interpreting the score. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Elbert County has 17 public schools across 5 districts, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.
Verify local rules
Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.
What Elbert County school data means before you move
County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.
Review-carefully county
Elbert County has a lower measured county-level school signal. Use the school table to look for specific districts or grade bands that may differ from the county average.
State position
#35
of 63 Colorado counties with school score data. The county score is 5 points below the state average.
Data confidence
Usable
3 of 5 county signals are present, and 100% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.
K-12 continuity check
These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.
ELIZABETH SCHOOL DISTRICT
Elementary to high school visible
2,379 students
7 listed schools in this county slice.
Big Sandy School District No. 100J
Elementary to high school visible
361 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
School District No. C-2 in the county of Elbert and State of
Elementary to high school visible
309 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
Elbert School District No. 200
Elementary and high visible
281 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
ELIZABETH SCHOOL DISTRICT is the largest listed district slice, with 7 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.
What the data cannot tell you
NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.
Questions to ask before choosing an address
Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Elbert County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Elbert County district systems?
What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?
Which charter, magnet, or virtual options require a lottery, application window, separate transportation plan, or address eligibility check?
Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?
Education Overview
About Schools in Elbert County, Colorado
This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.
A Wide-Open Rural Learning Environment
Elbert County manages 17 public schools across five different districts, serving a total of 3,411 students. The infrastructure includes five high schools and seven elementary schools scattered throughout the rural landscape.
High Success Rates in Small Schools
Students here achieve an 86.9% graduation rate, nearly matching the national average and easily beating the state's 83.1%. This performance comes despite a per-pupil expenditure of $6,668, which is below state and national averages.
Spotlight on Elizabeth School District
The Elizabeth School District is the county's largest, managing seven schools and 2,379 students. The county hosts one charter school, Legacy Academy, which provides a K-8 option for 415 students.
Exclusively Rural and Personal Education
Every single school in Elbert County is classified as rural, resulting in a small average school size of 201 students. Elizabeth High School is the largest campus with 679 students, providing a more personalized experience than city peers.
School Overview
Total Schools
17
in Elbert County
Reported Enrollment
3,411
17 schools reporting
School Districts
5
districts
Charter Schools
1
6% of total
School Level Breakdown
5 School Districts in Elbert County
ELIZABETH SCHOOL DISTRICT
Big Sandy School District No. 100J
School District No. C-2 in the county of Elbert and State of
Elbert School District No. 200
Agate School District No. 300
17 Public Schools in Elbert County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Every NCES public school remains listed here; no school-level profile pages are included in the current generated coverage for this county.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 17 of 17 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth High School | Record | ELIZABETH SCHOOL DISTRICT | ELIZABETH, 80107Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 679 |
| Elizabeth Middle School | Record | ELIZABETH SCHOOL DISTRICT | ELIZABETH, 80107Rural: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 419 |
| Singing Hills Elementary School | Record | ELIZABETH SCHOOL DISTRICT | PARKER, 80134Rural: Fringe | KG–5 | Primary | 418 |
| Legacy Academy | Record | ELIZABETH SCHOOL DISTRICT | ELIZABETH, 80107Rural: Distant | KG–8 | Charter | 415 |
| Running Creek Elementary School | Record | ELIZABETH SCHOOL DISTRICT | ELIZABETH, 80107Rural: Distant | KG–5 | Primary | 309 |
| Simla Elementary School | Record | Big Sandy School District No. 100J | SIMLA, 80835Rural: Remote | PK–5 | Primary | 166 |
| Kiowa Elementary School | Record | School District No. C-2 in the county of Elbert and State of | KIOWA, 80117Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 162 |
| Elbert Elementary School | Record | Elbert School District No. 200 | ELBERT, 80106Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 141 |
| Elbert Junior-Senior High School | Record | Elbert School District No. 200 | ELBERT, 80106Rural: Distant | 6–12 | High | 140 |
| Simla High School | Record | Big Sandy School District No. 100J | SIMLA, 80835Rural: Remote | 9–12 | High | 106 |
| Simla Junior High School | Record | Big Sandy School District No. 100J | SIMLA, 80835Rural: Remote | 6–8 | Middle | 89 |
| Kiowa High School | Record | School District No. C-2 in the county of Elbert and State of | KIOWA, 80117Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 79 |
| Singing Hills Preschool | Record | ELIZABETH SCHOOL DISTRICT | PARKER, 80134Rural: Fringe | PK | Other | 73 |
| Kiowa Middle School | Record | School District No. C-2 in the county of Elbert and State of | KIOWA, 80117Rural: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 68 |
| Elizabeth Running Creek Preschool | Record | ELIZABETH SCHOOL DISTRICT | ELIZABETH, 80107Rural: Distant | PK | Other | 66 |
| Agate Elementary School | Record | Agate School District No. 300 | AGATE, 80101Rural: Remote | PK–6 | Primary | 53 |
| Agate Junior Senior High School | Record | Agate School District No. 300 | AGATE, 80101Rural: Remote | 6–12 | High | 28 |
Elizabeth High School
ELIZABETH SCHOOL DISTRICT
ELIZABETH, 80107 / Rural: Distant
Elizabeth Middle School
ELIZABETH SCHOOL DISTRICT
ELIZABETH, 80107 / Rural: Distant
Singing Hills Elementary School
ELIZABETH SCHOOL DISTRICT
PARKER, 80134 / Rural: Fringe
Legacy Academy
ELIZABETH SCHOOL DISTRICT
ELIZABETH, 80107 / Rural: Distant
Running Creek Elementary School
ELIZABETH SCHOOL DISTRICT
ELIZABETH, 80107 / Rural: Distant
Simla Elementary School
Big Sandy School District No. 100J
SIMLA, 80835 / Rural: Remote
Kiowa Elementary School
School District No. C-2 in the county of Elbert and State of
KIOWA, 80117 / Rural: Distant
Elbert Elementary School
Elbert School District No. 200
ELBERT, 80106 / Rural: Distant
Elbert Junior-Senior High School
Elbert School District No. 200
ELBERT, 80106 / Rural: Distant
Simla High School
Big Sandy School District No. 100J
SIMLA, 80835 / Rural: Remote
Simla Junior High School
Big Sandy School District No. 100J
SIMLA, 80835 / Rural: Remote
Kiowa High School
School District No. C-2 in the county of Elbert and State of
KIOWA, 80117 / Rural: Distant
Singing Hills Preschool
ELIZABETH SCHOOL DISTRICT
PARKER, 80134 / Rural: Fringe
Kiowa Middle School
School District No. C-2 in the county of Elbert and State of
KIOWA, 80117 / Rural: Distant
Elizabeth Running Creek Preschool
ELIZABETH SCHOOL DISTRICT
ELIZABETH, 80107 / Rural: Distant
Agate Elementary School
Agate School District No. 300
AGATE, 80101 / Rural: Remote
Agate Junior Senior High School
Agate School District No. 300
AGATE, 80101 / Rural: Remote
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$6,668
State avg $7,447
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Schools in Elbert County, Colorado — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Elbert County, Colorado?
Elbert County manages 17 public schools across five different districts, serving a total of 3,411 students. The infrastructure includes five high schools and seven elementary schools scattered throughout the rural landscape.
How do schools in Elbert County perform academically?
Students here achieve an 86.9% graduation rate, nearly matching the national average and easily beating the state's 83.1%. This performance comes despite a per-pupil expenditure of $6,668, which is below state and national averages.
What are the major school districts in Elbert County, Colorado?
The Elizabeth School District is the county's largest, managing seven schools and 2,379 students. The county hosts one charter school, Legacy Academy, which provides a K-8 option for 415 students.
What is the school experience like in Elbert County?
Every single school in Elbert County is classified as rural, resulting in a small average school size of 201 students. Elizabeth High School is the largest campus with 679 students, providing a more personalized experience than city peers.
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Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.