Serving 259 students in grades 3-6, Lake County Intermediate School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 18% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 26% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 3-6
- Enrollment: 259 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 63%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lake County Intermediate School's student population of 259 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 3-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
259 students
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
School Rankings
Lake County Intermediate School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lake County Intermediate School is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1329 out of 1748 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
60%
37%
Black
n/a
5%
White
37%
49%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lake County Intermediate School's ranking?
Lake County Intermediate School is ranked #1329 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
18% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 26% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Lake County Intermediate School?
259 students attend Lake County Intermediate School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Lake County Intermediate School students are Hispanic, 37% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lake County Intermediate School?
Lake County Intermediate School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Lake County Intermediate School offer ?
Lake County Intermediate School offers enrollment in grades 3-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lake County Intermediate School part of?
Lake County Intermediate School is part of Lake County School District No. R-1.
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