Animas Valley Elementary School serves 181 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Animas Valley Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-49% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 47%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 181 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 40%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Animas Valley Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Animas Valley Elementary School's student population of 181 students has declined by 38% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
181 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Animas Valley Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 1,734 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Animas Valley Elementary School is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#726 out of 1734 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
33%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
47%

Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1

American Indian
9%
1%

Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
25%
35%

Black
n/a
4%

White
60%
52%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%

All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
30%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Animas Valley Elementary School's ranking?
Animas Valley Elementary School is ranked #726 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Animas Valley Elementary School often compared to?
Animas Valley Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bayfield Intermediate School, Florida Mesa Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CO state average).
How many students attend Animas Valley Elementary School?
181 students attend Animas Valley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Animas Valley Elementary School students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are American Indian, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Animas Valley Elementary School?
Animas Valley Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Animas Valley Elementary School offer ?
Animas Valley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Animas Valley Elementary School part of?
Animas Valley Elementary School is part of Durango School District No. 9-R.
School Calendar
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Date
Spring Break - no school (Events)
March 18, 2024 (Monday)
Spring Break - no school (Events)
March 19, 2024 (Tuesday)
Spring Break - no school (Events)
March 20, 2024 (Wednesday)
Spring Break - no school (Events)
March 21, 2024 (Thursday)
Spring Break - no school (Events)
March 22, 2024 (Friday)
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