Estes Park Options School serves 32 students in grades Kindergarten-12.
The student:teacher ratio of 32:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 32 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 32:1
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Estes Park Options School's student population of 32 students has declined by 31% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
32 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
School Rankings
The diversity score of Estes Park Options School is 0.00, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
32:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
n/a
36%
Black
n/a
5%
White
100%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
7%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Estes Park Options School often compared to?
Estes Park Options Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Prairie Vista Youth Service Center, Cloverleaf Home Education by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Estes Park Options School?
32 students attend Estes Park Options School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Estes Park Options School students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Estes Park Options School?
Estes Park Options School has a student ration of 32:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Estes Park Options School offer ?
Estes Park Options School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Estes Park Options School part of?
Estes Park Options School is part of Estes Park School District R-3.
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