Estes Park School District R-3

The Estes Park School District R-3 in Colorado consists of three schools: Estes Park K-5 School, Estes Park High School, and Estes Park Middle School. The district serves the Estes Park community and is ranked 79 out of 116 school districts in Colorado, with a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Among the three schools, Estes Park K-5 School has the largest student enrollment with 471 students, and the highest percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at 35.46%. Estes Park High School has the highest percentage of Hispanic students at 35.29%. Academically, the schools in the district generally perform below the state average on standardized tests, with Estes Park K-5 School and Estes Park High School struggling the most to meet proficiency standards.

The student-teacher ratios across the district are relatively low, with Estes Park K-5 School having the highest ratio at 14.6. However, this does not seem to be translating into improved academic outcomes, suggesting the district may need to investigate the root causes of the performance issues and develop targeted strategies to support student learning and achievement.