Estes Park School District R-3
School District · Estes Park, Colorado
Avg Rating
6.1
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$17,084
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.1:1
Avg Rating
6.1
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$17,084
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.1:1
Evaluating Estes Park School District R-3?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Estes Park School District R-3 as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
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Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Estes Park High School
Estes Park · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Estes Park Middle School
Estes Park · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Estes Park K-5 School
Estes Park · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Colorado rank
#64 of 155
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.1
below Colorado avg
Per-pupil spending
$17,084
+$1,926 vs Colorado median
District size
971 students
Typical than Colorado median
The short answer
Estes Park School District R-3 ranks #64 of 155 Colorado districts by overall school rating. Estes Park School District R-3's schools with real test data average 6.1/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are Estes Park High School (6.8/10), Estes Park Middle School (6.4/10), and Estes Park K-5 School (5.2/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Estes Park School District R-3
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (3 of 3). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Estes Park High School | 6.8 / 10 |
| 2 | Estes Park Middle School | 6.4 / 10 |
| 3 | Estes Park K-5 School | 5.2 / 10 |
See all 3 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Estes Park School District R-3
Estes Park School District R-3 is a Estes Park, Colorado school district serving 3 schools. The district educates 971 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13.1:1. The district invests $17,084 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.1/10, Estes Park School District R-3 demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Estes Park High School, which has a composite score of 6.8/10.
In standardized testing, Estes Park School District R-3 students show an average math proficiency of 38.0% and ELA proficiency of 54.5%.
The district includes 1 elementary school , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Estes Park School District R-3, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Estes Park School District R-3 with test data.
Schools in Estes Park School District R-3
3 schools Elementary Schools 1
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Colorado
- City
- Estes Park
- Total Enrollment
- 971
- Teachers (FTE)
- 74
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Estes Park School District R-3?
Estes Park School District R-3 has 3 schools in total — 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Estes Park School District R-3?
The average composite rating for Estes Park School District R-3 is 6.1/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Estes Park School District R-3?
Estes Park School District R-3 spends $17,084 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Estes Park School District R-3?
The average student-teacher ratio in Estes Park School District R-3 is 13.1:1.
What is the top-rated school in Estes Park School District R-3?
Estes Park High School is the highest-rated school in Estes Park School District R-3 with a composite score of 6.8/10.
What are the test scores in Estes Park School District R-3?
Across schools in Estes Park School District R-3 with test data, the average math proficiency is 38.0% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 54.5%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Estes Park School District R-3 compare to other districts in Colorado?
Estes Park School District R-3 has an average school rating of 6.1/10 across 3 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Colorado by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.1/10
- Math Proficiency
- 38.0%
- ELA Proficiency
- 54.5%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Colorado Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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