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Custer County School District Consolidate 1 ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 313 students in Custer County School District Consolidate 1. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
Public Schools in Custer County School District Consolidate 1 have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Colorado public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CO)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,898 Schools
# Students
313 Students
865,055 Students
# Teachers
30 Teachers
52,637 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Custer County School District Consolidate 1, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 176 school districts in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#106 out of 179 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)20-29%
29%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥80%
82%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.32
0.63
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
10%
37%
% Black
1%
5%
% White
82%
49%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,843 is higher than the state median of $15,520. The school district revenue/student has declined by 23% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,444 is higher than the state median of $15,839. The school district spending/student has declined by 49% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$6 MM
$13,426 MM
Spending
$5 MM
$13,702 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,843
$15,520
Spending / Student
$16,444
$15,839
Best Custer County School District Consolidate 1 Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Custer County High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
709 Main Street
Westcliffe, CO 81252
(719) 783-2291
Westcliffe, CO 81252
(719) 783-2291
Gr: 9-12 | 98 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #22.
Custer County Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
709 Main Street
Westcliffe, CO 81252
(719) 783-2291
Westcliffe, CO 81252
(719) 783-2291
Gr: PK-5 | 146 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #33.
Custer Middle School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
709 Main Street
Westcliffe, CO 81252
(719) 783-2291
Westcliffe, CO 81252
(719) 783-2291
Gr: 6-8 | 69 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Custer County School District Consolidate 1?
Custer County School District Consolidate 1 manages 3 public schools serving 313 students.
What is the rank of Custerunty School Districtnsolidate 1?
Custerunty School Districtnsolidate 1 is ranked #115 out of 176 school districts in Colorado (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Colorado school districts for: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Custerunty School Districtnsolidate 1?
82% of Custerunty School Districtnsolidate 1 students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Custerunty School Districtnsolidate 1?
Custerunty School Districtnsolidate 1 has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What is Custerunty School Districtnsolidate 1's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,444 is higher than the state median of $15,839. The school district spending/student has declined by 49% over four school years.
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