For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 956 students in Las Animas School District No. Re-1. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Las Animas School District No. Re-1 have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Colorado public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CO)
# Schools
5 Schools
1,916 Schools
# Students
956 Students
867,675 Students
# Teachers
36 Teachers
52,832 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
26:1
26:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Las Animas School District No. Re-1, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 176 school districts in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 37% has decreased from 82% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#137 out of 179 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)9%
29%
Graduation Rate
37%
82%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.50
0.62
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
62%
36%
% Black
2%
5%
% White
34%
50%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $24,218 is higher than the state median of $15,473. The school district revenue/student has grown by 141% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $23,935 is higher than the state median of $15,791. The school district spending/student has grown by 141% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$23 MM
$13,426 MM
Spending
$23 MM
$13,702 MM
Revenue / Student
$24,218
$15,473
Spending / Student
$23,935
$15,791
Best Las Animas School District No. Re-1 ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Las Animas Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
530 Poplar Avenue
Las Animas, CO 81054
(719) 456-1862
Las Animas, CO 81054
(719) 456-1862
Gr: K-6 | 234 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #22.
Las Animas High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
300 Grove Avenue
Las Animas, CO 81054
(719) 456-0211
Las Animas, CO 81054
(719) 456-0211
Gr: 9-12 | 126 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #33.
Las Animas Junior High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1021 2nd Street
Las Animas, CO 81054
(719) 456-0228
Las Animas, CO 81054
(719) 456-0228
Gr: 7-8 | 70 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #44.
Academy Of Las Animas Online School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2001 Lake Ave
Pueblo, CO 81004
(800) 808-0718
Pueblo, CO 81004
(800) 808-0718
Gr: 6-12 | 512 students Student-teacher ratio: 43:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: n/an/a
530 Poplar Avenue
Las Animas, CO 81054
(719) 456-1990
Las Animas, CO 81054
(719) 456-1990
Gr: PK | 14 students Minority enrollment: 57%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Las Animas School District No. Re-1?
Las Animas School District No. Re-1 manages 5 public schools serving 956 students.
What is the rank of Las Animas School District No. Re-1?
Las Animas School District No. Re-1 is ranked #140 out of 176 school districts in Colorado (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Las Animas School District No. Re-1?
62% of Las Animas School District No. Re-1 students are Hispanic, 34% of students are White, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Las Animas School District No. Re-1?
Las Animas School District No. Re-1 has a student/teacher ratio of 26:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What is Las Animas School District No. Re-1's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $23,935 is higher than the state median of $15,791. The school district spending/student has grown by 141% over four school years.
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