Mineral County Schools & Education
Mineral County, Colorado
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
51/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
75.0%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
75.0%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 83.1%
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,728
National avg $13,239
State avg $7,447
School Score
51/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 36/100
State Score Position
#13
of 63 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Mineral County
Measured School Summary
Mineral County has midrange measured school signals (score: 51/100) with a graduation rate of 75.0%, which warrants review in official state and district records.
Funding Context
With $13,728 per pupil, Mineral County has adequate funding that generally covers core educational needs and some supplemental services.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 42% above the Colorado average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 8.1 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 84% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Mineral 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
51/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #13 of 63 Colorado counties with school score data.
Completion
75.0%
8.1 pts below the state average
Funding context
$13,728
$6,281 above the state average
School coverage
1
1 district represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
This county needs a closer look at district mix, school level, and local context. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Mineral 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 Mineral 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
Mineral 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
#13
of 63 Colorado counties with school score data. The county score is 15 points above 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.
Creede School District
Other grade structure
86 students
1 listed school in this county slice.
District reality check
Creede School District 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 Mineral 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 Mineral 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.
The Ultimate Small School Experience
Mineral County is home to just one public school, Creede School, which serves the entire county's student population. This PK-12 facility houses 86 students under a single school district.
Creede School District Spotlight
The Creede School District operates as a single-school entity for its 86 students. There are no charters in the county, as the community centralizes all resources into its primary K-12 campus.
An Intimate Rural Setting
Attending school here means being part of a single rural campus where the average school size is just 86 students. Every grade level interacts in one location, creating a unique, family-like educational environment.
School Overview
Total Schools
1
in Mineral County
Reported Enrollment
86
1 school reporting
School Districts
1
district
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
1 School District in Mineral County
Creede School District
1 Public School in Mineral 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Creede School | Record | Creede School District | CREEDE, 81130Rural: Remote | PK–12 | Other | 86 |
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$13,728
State avg $7,447
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Schools in Mineral County, Colorado — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Mineral County, Colorado?
Mineral County is home to just one public school, Creede School, which serves the entire county's student population. This PK-12 facility houses 86 students under a single school district.
What are the major school districts in Mineral County, Colorado?
The Creede School District operates as a single-school entity for its 86 students. There are no charters in the county, as the community centralizes all resources into its primary K-12 campus.
What is the school experience like in Mineral County?
Attending school here means being part of a single rural campus where the average school size is just 86 students. Every grade level interacts in one location, creating a unique, family-like educational environment.
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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.