Erie: Schools & Education
There are 9 public schools in Erie. Erie High School is the largest at 1,754 students (grades 9-12). Total enrollment: 7,407 students.
- ~3,381 residents per school (vs Colorado ~488).
K-12 Schools
10 K-12 schools serving the area — about 3,381 residents per school. 69.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. average ~35%).
Schools (3)
Schools (10)
| School Districts · Districts | Boulder Valley School District, St. Vrain Valley School Distri |
|---|---|
| School Districts · Total count | 2 |
| School Statistics · Total Schools | 9 |
| School Statistics · Total Enrollment | 6,963 |
| School Statistics · Total Teachers | 367 |
| School Statistics · Student Teacher Ratio | 19.00 |
| School Statistics · Charter Schools | 1 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Students | 734 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Pct | 10.5% |
| Schools Count | 9 |
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 | Institute of Taoist Education and Acupuncture |
|---|---|
| Colleges · Nearest Distance Miles | 6.2 mi |
| Nearest College · Name | Institute of Taoist Education and Acupuncture |
| Nearest College · City | Louisville |
| Nearest College · Phone | (720) 890-8922 |
| Nearest College · Distance | 6.2 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 (13)
Libraries
Public libraries from IMLS Public Libraries Survey — visits, circulation, and service-area population.
| Nearest Library · Name | High Plains Ld/Erie Community Library |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Address | 400 Powers Street |
| Nearest Library · Phone | (888) 861-7323 |
| Nearest Library · Zip | 80516 |
| Nearest Library · Hours Per Year | 3128 |
| Nearest Library · Total Libraries In City | 1 |
Sources: IMLS PLS — state+city name match
Other
Libraries (1)
| Education Nonprofits · Total count | 24 |
|---|---|
| Pct Bachelors Plus | 69.6% |
| Scholarship Funds · Total count | 1 |
Sources: IRS BMF NTEE B · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · IRS BMF keyword · Refreshed 2026-04-12