Center: Schools & Education
5 public schools serve Center. Haskin Elementary School is the largest at 278 students (grades -1-5). Total enrollment: 607 students.
- ~424 residents per school (vs Colorado ~488).
K-12 Schools
5 K-12 schools serving the area — about 424 residents per school. 17.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. average ~35%).
Schools (5)
| School Districts · Districts | Center Consolidated School Dis |
|---|---|
| School Districts · Total count | 1 |
| School Statistics · Total Schools | 5 |
| School Statistics · Total Enrollment | 607 |
| School Statistics · Total Teachers | 41 |
| School Statistics · Student Teacher Ratio | 14.80 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Students | 522 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Pct | 86.0% |
| Schools Count | 5 |
Sources: NCES LEA assignment from schools in this city · NCES CCD 2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Higher Education
Colleges and universities within commuting range, plus IPEDS scorecard data on enrollment, completion, and net price.
| Colleges · Nearest | Adams State University |
|---|---|
| Colleges · Nearest Distance Miles | 23.1 mi |
| Nearest College · Name | Adams State University |
| Nearest College · City | Alamosa |
| Nearest College · Phone | (719) 587-7011 |
| Nearest College · Distance | 23.1 mi |
Sources: NCES IPEDS 2022 — no colleges within 3 miles · NCES IPEDS 2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Early Childhood
Daycare and preschool capacity. Federal child-care data is sparse — counts reflect state-licensed providers only.
Facilities (3)
Libraries
Public libraries from IMLS Public Libraries Survey — visits, circulation, and service-area population.
| Nearest Library · Name | MONTE VISTA RIO GRANDE LD |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Phone | (719) 852-3931 |
| Nearest Library · Address | 120 JEFFERSON STREET, MONTE VISTA CO 81144 |
| Nearest Library · Distance | 11.9 mi |
Other
Libraries (1)
| Pct Bachelors Plus | 17.0% |
|---|
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12