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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 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 478 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 8% (versus the Colorado public school average of 32%), 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 50% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CO)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,916 Schools
# Students
478 Students
867,675 Students
# Teachers
10 Teachers
52,832 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
26:1
26:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Huerfano School District Re-1, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 179 school districts in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80-89% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#171 out of 179 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
5%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤10%
29%
Graduation Rate
80-89%
82%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.55
0.62
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
54%
36%
% Black
3%
5%
% White
40%
50%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,303 is higher than the state median of $15,473. The school district revenue/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,937 is higher than the state median of $15,791. 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
$18,303
$15,473
Spending / Student
$16,937
$15,791
Best Huerfano School District Re-1 Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Walsenburg Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
355 West Pine Street
Walsenburg, CO 81089
(719) 738-1610
Walsenburg, CO 81089
(719) 738-1610
Grades: 7-12
| 174 students
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
Grades: PK-8
| 86 students
Rank: #33.
Peakview School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
375 West Pine Street
Walsenburg, CO 81089
(719) 738-2190
Walsenburg, CO 81089
(719) 738-2190
Grades: PK-6
| 218 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Huerfano School District Re-1?
Huerfano School District Re-1 manages 3 public schools serving 478 students.
What is the rank of Huerfano School District Re-1?
Huerfano School District Re-1 is ranked #170 out of 179 school districts in Colorado (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 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, 3% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, 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 26:1, which is higher 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 $16,937 is higher than the state median of $15,791. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
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