Lake County Intermediate School

Lake County School District No. R-1
1000 WEST 6TH STREET
LEADVILLE, CO 80461
262 Students
Elementary School 3rd - 6th
School Overview
Lake County Intermediate School, located in the historic mountain town of Leadville, Colorado, serves as a vital educational hub for students in the middle grades. Situated at 1000 West 6th Street, the school is part of the Lake County School District, which is known for its commitment to high-altitude learning and fostering a close-knit community atmosphere. The school focuses on building a strong academic foundation while addressing the unique social and emotional developmental needs of students transitioning from elementary to middle school.

Beyond core academics, Lake County Intermediate School emphasizes the importance of community connection and leveraging its unique geographical location in the heart of the Rocky Mountains. The school aims to provide a supportive environment that encourages curiosity, critical thinking, and character development. By integrating local resources and maintaining a focus on inclusivity, the school strives to prepare its students for the academic challenges of the secondary level while ensuring they feel a strong sense of belonging within the Leadville community.
262
Total Students
17.6
Full-Time Teachers
14.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
66.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Hispanic
    154 (58.8 %)
  • White
    104 (39.7 %)
  • Two or More
    4 (1.5 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Lake County School District No. R-1
Phone: (719)486-6830
Website: http://lakecountyschools.net
Grade Range: 3rd - 6th
Total Students: 262
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 17.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 131
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 42

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 3 65
Grade 4 63
Grade 5 66
Grade 6 68
Gender Ratio
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Lake County Elementary School
Lake County School District No. R-1
268 Students
130 WEST 12TH STREET
LEADVILLE, CO 80461 (0.7 miles away)
Elementary School Pre-K - 2nd