Lake County Elementary School

Lake County School District No. R-1
130 WEST 12TH STREET
LEADVILLE, CO 80461
268 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 2nd
School Overview
Westpark Elementary School, located in the historic mountain town of Leadville, Colorado, serves as a central educational hub for the local community. Situated at 130 West 12th Street, the school operates within the Lake County School District, reflecting the unique character of the high-altitude region it serves. The institution is dedicated to fostering foundational academic growth for students in their primary years, emphasizing a supportive learning environment that caters to the diverse needs of families living in the surrounding area.

As an integral part of Leadville’s educational landscape, Westpark Elementary focuses on building strong social and academic competencies in its student body. The school leverages its small-town setting to cultivate a close-knit community atmosphere, often prioritizing collaboration between teachers, parents, and students. By providing essential core curriculum instruction, Westpark aims to prepare its students for middle school transitions while grounding them in the values and spirit of the Lake County community.
268
Total Students
15.1
Full-Time Teachers
17.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
44.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Hispanic
    145 (54.1 %)
  • White
    115 (42.9 %)
  • Two or More
    4 (1.5 %)
  • Asian
    3 (1.1 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.4 %)
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)486-6890
Grade Range: Pre-K - 2nd
Total Students: 268
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 15.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 17.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 100
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 19

* 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
Pre-Kindergarten 80
Kindergarten 50
Grade 1 66
Grade 2 72
Gender Ratio
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Lake County Intermediate School
Lake County School District No. R-1
262 Students
1000 WEST 6TH STREET
LEADVILLE, CO 80461 (0.7 miles away)
Elementary School 3rd - 6th