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Paonia, CO vs Grand Lake, CO

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- Grand Lake spends 32.7% more per student than Paonia.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 28.1% lower in Grand Lake than in Paonia. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Grand Lake had 7.7% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Paonia
 Paonia, COGrand Lake, COUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$16,066$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$9,941  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$7,473$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio16.88  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock3094573
 Students per Counselor266  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock0.0%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.4.6%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock100.0%88.9%
 Some College Educ.32.0%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock9.1%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.40.9%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock24.0%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.7%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.0%1.5%
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Reviews for Paonia    3 Reviews
Jessica · Paonia, CO
Idyllic small town in a fertile valley
Over 4 years ago

Paonia is Colorado’s best kept secret... amazing food, climate and scenery. Close to ski resorts and big city amenities, but isolated and charming. The town is safe and  More

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Cynthia · Hotchkiss, CO
Used to be sweet and simple. Now becoming Boulder.
Over 6 years ago

I have lived just outside of Paonia for 35 years. The area is pretty, but jobs are scarce. Used to be mostly 'down to earth' farmers and ranchers and coal miners  More

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Cara · Paonia, CO
updates!
Over 16 years ago

"Mayberry in the Mountains" (Paonia and surrounding 8 mesas) population 6,600; median housing pricing is $164,207 (2007); average commute is less than 10 minutes;  More

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Reviews for Grand Lake    1 Reviews
Kim · Grain Valley, MO
Hidden gem!
Over 5 years ago

Went to Grand Lake for the first time ever while visiting Estes Park. We LOVED this little town! It’s truly a hidden gem and we will for sure be back to stay there  More

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