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 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 442 students in Huerfano School District Re-1. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, 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 9% (versus the Colorado public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CO)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,896 Schools
# Students
442 Students
864,893 Students
# Teachers
31 Teachers
52,621 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Huerfano School District 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 85% has increased from 80-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#164 out of 179 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤10%
29%
Graduation Rate
85%
82%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)64.8%
33.6%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.55
0.63
% American Indian
2%
1%
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
54%
37%
% Black
2%
5%
% White
40%
49%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,794 is higher than the state median of $15,523. The school district revenue/student has grown by 35% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,317 is higher than the state median of $15,842. The school district spending/student has grown by 30% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$9 MM
$13,426 MM
Spending
$8 MM
$13,702 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,794
$15,523
Spending / Student
$18,317
$15,842
Best Huerfano School District Re-1 Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Peakview School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
375 West Pine Street
Walsenburg, CO 81089
(719) 738-2190
Walsenburg, CO 81089
(719) 738-2190
Gr: PK-6 | 181 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #22.
Gardner Valley School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
25421 Highway 69
Gardner, CO 81040
(719) 746-2446
Gardner, CO 81040
(719) 746-2446
Gr: PK-8 | 82 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #33.
Walsenburg Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
355 West Pine Street
Walsenburg, CO 81089
(719) 738-1610
Walsenburg, CO 81089
(719) 738-1610
Gr: 7-12 | 179 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Huerfano School District Re-1?
Huerfano School District Re-1 manages 3 public schools serving 442 students.
What is the rank of Huerfano School District Re-1?
Huerfano School District Re-1 is ranked #167 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. 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?
54% of Huerfano School District Re-1 students are Hispanic, 40% of students are White, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Black, and 2% 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 14:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What is Huerfano School District Re-1's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,317 is higher than the state median of $15,842. The school district spending/student has grown by 30% over four school years.
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