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ELIZABETH SCHOOL DISTRICT

Colorado · Public School District
7
Schools
2,379
Students
$13,057
Per-Pupil Spend
-9% nat'l
13.5%
Free Lunch Rate
-39pp vs nat'l
87.0%
Graduation Rate
≈ nat'l avg
District Overview

ELIZABETH SCHOOL DISTRICT is a public school district in Colorado serving 2,379 students across 7 schools. It includes 3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high schools, among them 1 charter school. Its graduation rate of 87.0% is near the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $13,057 is near the national average for a US public school district. Only 13% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting a relatively low-poverty student body. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 50/100.

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All Schools (7)
Elementary Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Legacy AcademyCharterKG–08415
Running Creek Elementary SchoolKG–05309
Singing Hills Elementary SchoolKG–05418
Middle School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Elizabeth Middle School06–08419
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Elizabeth High School09–12679
Other Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Elizabeth Running Creek PreschoolPK–PK66
Singing Hills PreschoolPK–PK73
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$13,057Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
45%
44%
State
45.4%
Local (property tax)
43.8%
Federal
10.8%

Funding is shared between state (45%) and local sources (44%), with limited federal reliance.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
7
Schools
2,379
Students
13%
Free Lunch
$13K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate87.0%
Opportunity Score50/100
StateColorado →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Low economic disadvantage rate
Only 13% of students qualify for free lunch, well below the national rate of 52.2%.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in ELIZABETH SCHOOL DISTRICT?
ELIZABETH SCHOOL DISTRICT has 7 public schools, serving a total of 2,379 students.
What is the graduation rate for ELIZABETH SCHOOL DISTRICT?
The graduation rate is 87.0%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does ELIZABETH SCHOOL DISTRICT spend per student?
ELIZABETH SCHOOL DISTRICT spends $13,057 per pupil — 9% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in ELIZABETH SCHOOL DISTRICT?
13% of students in ELIZABETH SCHOOL DISTRICT qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in ELIZABETH SCHOOL DISTRICT?
Yes — 1 of the 7 schools in ELIZABETH SCHOOL DISTRICT is a charter school.
What grade levels does ELIZABETH SCHOOL DISTRICT serve?
ELIZABETH SCHOOL DISTRICT serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for ELIZABETH SCHOOL DISTRICT?
The median opportunity score across schools in ELIZABETH SCHOOL DISTRICT is 50/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.