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Pitts Elementary School (Closed 2023)

315 West 6th Street
Leadville, CO 80461
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Pitts Elementary School serves 63 students in grades Prekindergarten. 
Minority enrollment was 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
63 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers (19-20)
1 teacher
School Calendar

School Rankings

This School
State Level (CO)
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
60%
36%
Black
2%
5%
White
35%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.52
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
30%
6%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Pitts Elementary School?
63 students attend Pitts Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Pitts Elementary School students are Hispanic, 35% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What grades does Pitts Elementary School offer ?
Pitts Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Pitts Elementary School part of?
Pitts Elementary School is part of Lake County School District No. R-1.

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