Colorado Schools
There are 1,942 public schools in Colorado distributed in 272 school districts. A total of 904,126 students attend Colorado schools and 52,595 teachers work for the schools.
By school level, there are 1,045 elementary, 288 middle, 435 high schools, and 174 other type of schools (eg. ungraded, adult education, etc.,).
In addition, 281 private schools are serving students in Colorado.
| Number of District | 272 districts |
|---|---|
| Total Number of Public Schools | 1,942 schools |
| By Level | |
| Elementary | 1,045 schools / 433,961 students |
| Middle | 288 schools / 148,850 students |
| High | 435 schools / 237,876 students |
| Other (Ungraded, Adult Education, other) | 174 schools |
| By Category | |
| Traditional | 1,567 schools |
| Charter | 270 schools |
| Magnet | 41 schools |
| Special Education | 1 schools |
| Alternative | 63 schools |
Colorado Department of Education
Colorado School Districts
In Colorado, 272 school districts are serving their students in 1,942 schools. Denver County School District 1 is the largest district with 205 schools and 91,822 students.
1860 LINCOLN ST., DENVER, CO
1829 DENVER WEST DR. BLDG #27, GOLDEN, CO
701 PRAIRIE HAWK DRIVE, CASTLE ROCK, CO
4700 SOUTH YOSEMITE STREET, GREENWOOD VILLAGE, CO
15701 E. 1ST AVE. SUITE 206, AURORA, CO
Student Population
A total of 883,199 students are attending Colorado schools. By gender, there are 453,241 (51.3%) male and 429,958 (51.3%) female students in CO schools.
By race/ethnicity, 483,570 White (54.8%), 41,220 Black (4.7%), and 28,752 Asian (3.3%) students are attending Colorado schools.
Performance in Math and Reading
In 2019, the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) administered the math and reading assessment to representative samples of fourth- and eighth-grade students in the nation, states, and other participating large urban districts. According to the report, 80 percent of students in fourth grade and 73 percent of students in eighth grade scored at or above the NAEP basic in Math. For reading assessment, 71 percent of students in fourth grade and 77 percent of students in eighth grade scored at or above basic score.
You can read more about the assessment at NAEP report card website for Math and Reading.
| 4th Grade | 8th Grade | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| At or Above NAEP Basic | At or Above NAEP Proficient | At or Above NAEP Basic | At or Above NAEP Proficient | |
| Math | 80% | 44% | 73% | 37% |
| Reading | 71% | 40% | 77% | 38% |
Advanced Placement Programs
In Colorado schools, total 57,058 students are enrolled in at least one (1) AP programs. 8,112 students are enrolled in International Baccalaureate Diploma Program and 62,488 students are participating the SAT and/or ACT test program.
| Number of Students Enrolled | Percent Enrolled | |
|---|---|---|
| Advanced Placement Programs | 57,058 | |
| Advanced Placement Math | 13,853 | |
| Advanced Placement Science | 15,354 | |
| Advanced Placement Other programs | 47,225 | |
| International BS program | 8,112 | |
| SAT/ACT Participation | 62,488 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 52,545 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for schools in Colorado and the students to teacher ratio is 17 to 1. 95.9% of teachers are certified. 89.7% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 52,545 | Students per teacher: 17 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 50,406 | 95.9% |
| Teachers who are not certified | 2,164 | 4.1% |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | 2,439 | 4.6% |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | 2,987 | 5.7% |
| School counselors | 2,003 | Students per counselor: 451 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | 281 | - |
| Security guards | 494 | - |
| Nurses | 360 | - |
| Psychologists | 646 | - |
| Social workers | 567 | - |
Public Schools in Colorado
In Colorado, 1,942 public schools are serving 904,126 students. The next lists are showing schools by offering level.
Private Schools in Colorado
281 private schools are serving students in Colorado. The next lists are showing the private schools by offering level.