Top Rankings
Huerfano School District Re-1 ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 512 students in Huerfano School District Re-1. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
Public Schools in Huerfano School District Re-1 have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Colorado public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public school average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CO)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,939 Schools
# Students
512 Students
880,585 Students
# Teachers
24 Teachers
53,204 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
District Rank
Huerfano School District Re-1, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 178 school districts in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80-89% has increased from 80% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#177 out of 180 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
47%
Graduation Rate
80-89%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.54
0.61
# American Indian Students
9 Students
5,720 Students
% American Indian Students
2%
1%
# Asian Students
3 Students
28,116 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
289 Students
305,656 Students
% Hispanic Students
56%
35%
# Black Students
9 Students
40,168 Students
% Black Students
2%
4%
# White Students
196 Students
455,319 Students
% White Students
38%
52%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
2,567 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
4 Students
43,153 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
38
30,884
# Students in K Grade:
40
61,531
# Students in 1st Grade:
37
59,964
# Students in 2nd Grade:
41
61,530
# Students in 3rd Grade:
41
61,294
# Students in 4th Grade:
45
62,059
# Students in 5th Grade:
33
63,301
# Students in 6th Grade:
39
64,472
# Students in 7th Grade:
34
66,826
# Students in 8th Grade:
41
68,888
# Students in 9th Grade:
32
71,759
# Students in 10th Grade:
27
69,031
# Students in 11th Grade:
29
67,423
# Students in 12th Grade:
35
71,623
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,088 is higher than the state median of $15,247. The school district revenue/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,813 is higher than the state median of $15,560. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$9 MM
$13,426 MM
Spending
$8 MM
$13,702 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,088
$15,247
Spending / Student
$15,813
$15,560
Best Huerfano School District Re-1 Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
John Mall High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
355 West Pine Street
Walsenburg, CO 81089
(719) 738-1610
Walsenburg, CO 81089
(719) 738-1610
Grades: 9-12
| 123 students
Rank: #22.
Gardner Valley School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
25421 Highway 69
Gardner, CO 81040
(719) 746-2446
Gardner, CO 81040
(719) 746-2446
Grades: PK-8
| 82 students
Rank: #33.
Peakview School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
375 West Pine Street
Walsenburg, CO 81089
(719) 738-2190
Walsenburg, CO 81089
(719) 738-2190
Grades: PK-8
| 307 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Huerfano School District Re-1?
Huerfano School District Re-1 manages 3 public schools serving 512 students.
What is the rank of Huerfano School District Re-1?
Huerfano School District Re-1 is ranked #154 out of 178 school districts in Colorado (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Colorado school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Huerfano School District Re-1?
56% of Huerfano School District Re-1 students are Hispanic, 38% of students are White, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Huerfano School District Re-1?
Huerfano School District Re-1 has a student/teacher ratio of 21:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 17:1.
What is Huerfano School District Re-1's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,813 is higher than the state median of $15,560. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
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