Hinsdale County Schools & Education
Hinsdale County, Colorado
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
97/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Higher Signal
Graduation Rate
—
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
N/A
National avg 87.5%
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,446
National avg $13,239
State avg $7,447
School Score
97/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 36/100
State Score Position
#2
of 63 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Hinsdale County
Measured School Summary
Hinsdale County has a strong school score of 97/100. Graduation rate data is not available.
Funding Context
With $13,446 per pupil, Hinsdale County has adequate funding that generally covers core educational needs and some supplemental services.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 169% above the Colorado average, while per-pupil spending is 81% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Hinsdale 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
1 public school and 1 district 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
97/100
Higher measured signal. Ranks #2 of 63 Colorado counties with school score data.
Completion
Not reported
Graduation-rate comparison is unavailable for this county.
Funding context
$13,446
$5,999 above the state average
School coverage
1
1 district represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
This county screens well on the combined school metrics available here. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Hinsdale County has 1 public school across 1 district, 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 Hinsdale 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.
Small-system county
Hinsdale County has a compact public-school footprint. A single school change, boundary rule, or district update can move the lived experience more than the county score suggests.
State position
#2
of 63 Colorado counties with school score data. The county score is 61 points above the state average.
Data confidence
Usable
2 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.
Hinsdale County School District No. Re-1
Other grade structure
81 students
1 listed school in this county slice.
District reality check
Hinsdale County School District No. Re-1 is the largest listed district slice, with 1 school. 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 Hinsdale County?
Which attendance zones, transfer rules, and transportation policies apply inside the local district?
Where do students transition after the visible grade band, and is that next school inside the same district path?
If we need a program not visible in the NCES flags, which district office can confirm current offerings?
Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?
Education Overview
About Schools in Hinsdale 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.
Ultra-Small Schooling in Lake City
Hinsdale County features one of the most intimate educational settings in the state with just a single public school. This lone facility serves 81 students across all grade levels from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade.
The Lake City Community Model
Hinsdale County School District No. Re-1 is the sole provider of public education here, with no charter alternatives. The district focuses entirely on the Lake City Community School, which houses the county's entire student population.
A Truly Rural Learning Environment
Attending school here means being part of a 100% rural setting where every student is known by name. With only 81 students in the entire building, the Lake City Community School offers an unparalleled level of individualized attention.
School Overview
Total Schools
1
in Hinsdale County
Reported Enrollment
81
1 school reporting
School Districts
1
district
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
1 School District in Hinsdale County
Hinsdale County School District No. Re-1
1 Public School in Hinsdale 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 1 of 1 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake City Community School | Record | Hinsdale County School District No. Re-1 | LAKE CITY, 81235Rural: Remote | PK–12 | Other | 81 |
Lake City Community School
Hinsdale County School District No. Re-1
LAKE CITY, 81235 / Rural: Remote
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$13,446
State avg $7,447
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Schools in Hinsdale County, Colorado — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Hinsdale County, Colorado?
Hinsdale County features one of the most intimate educational settings in the state with just a single public school. This lone facility serves 81 students across all grade levels from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade.
What are the major school districts in Hinsdale County, Colorado?
Hinsdale County School District No. Re-1 is the sole provider of public education here, with no charter alternatives. The district focuses entirely on the Lake City Community School, which houses the county's entire student population.
What is the school experience like in Hinsdale County?
Attending school here means being part of a 100% rural setting where every student is known by name. With only 81 students in the entire building, the Lake City Community School offers an unparalleled level of individualized attention.
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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.