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Cotopaxi, CO vs Golden, CO

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Highlights
- Golden spends 32.3% less per student than Cotopaxi.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 3.6% higher in Golden than in Cotopaxi. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Golden had 4.2% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Cotopaxi
 Cotopaxi, COGolden, COUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$13,308$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$10,833  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$5,923$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio15.71  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock6574573
 Students per Counselor233  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock0.5%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.0.0%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock95.8%88.9%
 Some College Educ.17.4%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock5.2%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.32.6%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock21.5%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.0%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock5.5%1.5%
Reviews for Cotopaxi    2 Reviews

Cotopaxi CO is beautifully serene, tranquil, and quiet. I wish to live in such a place oneday soon... Just lovely.  More

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Over 5 years ago

I lived in Cotopaxi for 5 years and I loved every minute of it. I'm a mountain person and not a big fan of lots of people, I feel that living in a small town like  More

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Reviews for Golden    5 Reviews

...6 months of winter from the first snowfall to the last. Lots of warm, sunny days in between. However...just when you think you can get out your shorts and sandals,  More

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It doesn't get any better than this little town, nestled between two stunning mesas. Beauty abounds in every direction. You have that "small town feel" but are just  More

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Over 11 years ago

Golden is a fantastic place to have a family! Close to metro Denver, but close to the mountains and all its recreation. The schools are very good! My boys are 5 and  More

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