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#1065 of 1,815 schools in CO
Lake City Community School
School · Hinsdale County School District No. Re-1 · Lake City, CO
A Hinsdale County School District No. Re-1 school serving grades Pre-K – 12th.
P O BOX 39, Lake City, CO 81235
- Math 33% vs CO 36% (2025)
- Reading 40% vs CO 45% (2025)
- 3/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Lake City Community School score 37% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).
2025 CMAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2020, to 37% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 66% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 29 test records from CO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
46.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Lake City Community School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 44Car-Dependent
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$67,750
Median home value
$456,500
Median rent
$1,099/mo
College educated
47.5%
Homeownership
78.5%
Poverty rate
5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 81235; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Hinsdale County School District No. Re-1
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $27,617NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Lake City Community School is listed in Hinsdale County School District No. Re-1; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lake City Community School
Lake City Community School is a public school in Lake City, CO, part of Hinsdale County School District No. Re-1, serving approximately 76 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 6.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,065 of 1,815 schools in CO.
State assessment records show 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lake City Community School
What grades does Lake City Community School serve?
Lake City Community School serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend Lake City Community School?
Lake City Community School has an enrollment of approximately 76 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lake City Community School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lake City Community School is 6.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lake City Community School rank in CO?
Lake City Community School ranks #1,065 of 1,815 schools in CO.
What is Lake City Community School's MySchoolScout rating?
Lake City Community School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Lake City Community School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lake City Community School has 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Lake City Community School a charter school?
No, Lake City Community School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Lake City Community School a Title I school?
No, Lake City Community School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lake City Community School?
46.1% of students at Lake City Community School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 12th
- Enrollment
- 76
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 6.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 11
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Hinsdale County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 36.8%
- Phone
- (970) 944-2314
- Area population (ZIP 81235)
- 845
- Area median age
- 50
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 CMAS · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 CMAS · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 81235; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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