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Las Animas School District No. 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 5 public schools serving 826 students in Las Animas School District No. 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 Las Animas School District No. Re-1 have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Colorado public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 56% 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
5 Schools
1,941 Schools
# Students
826 Students
880,585 Students
# Teachers
43 Teachers
53,204 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
District Rank
Las Animas School District No. 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 35-39% has decreased from 65-69% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#146 out of 179 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
![This chart displays the overall district rank of Las Animas School District No. Re-1, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the overall district rank of Las Animas School District No. Re-1, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/overall_district_rank/77805000/77805250/las-animas-school-district-no-re-1-chart-bbMeSkJ.png)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
32%
![This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Las Animas School District No. Re-1 and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Las Animas School District No. Re-1 and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/district_math_percent/77805000/77805250/las-animas-school-district-no-re-1-chart-w587GM.png)
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
45%
![This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Las Animas School District No. Re-1 and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Las Animas School District No. Re-1 and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/district_rla_percent/77805000/77805250/las-animas-school-district-no-re-1-chart-ZTM4G8.png)
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)9%
29%
Graduation Rate
35-39%
82%
![This chart displays public school graduation rate of Las Animas School District No. Re-1 and public school graduation rate of Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays public school graduation rate of Las Animas School District No. Re-1 and public school graduation rate of Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/district_graduation_rate/77805000/77805250/las-animas-school-district-no-re-1-chart-HiOHWM.png)
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.57
0.61
# American Indian Students
10 Students
5,720 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
n/a
28,116 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
404 Students
305,656 Students
% Hispanic Students
49%
35%
# Black Students
26 Students
40,168 Students
% Black Students
3%
4%
# White Students
367 Students
455,319 Students
% White Students
45%
52%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
2,567 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
18 Students
43,153 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
43
30,884
# Students in K Grade:
36
61,531
# Students in 1st Grade:
27
59,964
# Students in 2nd Grade:
34
61,530
# Students in 3rd Grade:
30
61,294
# Students in 4th Grade:
33
62,059
# Students in 5th Grade:
38
63,301
# Students in 6th Grade:
52
64,472
# Students in 7th Grade:
84
66,826
# Students in 8th Grade:
91
68,888
# Students in 9th Grade:
73
71,759
# Students in 10th Grade:
55
69,031
# Students in 11th Grade:
93
67,423
# Students in 12th Grade:
137
71,623
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $28,029 is higher than the state median of $15,247. The school district revenue/student has grown by 194% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $27,702 is higher than the state median of $15,560. The school district spending/student has grown by 195% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$23 MM
$13,426 MM
![This chart displays total revenue of Las Animas School District No. Re-1 and median value from total revenues of all school districts in Colorado by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data. This chart displays total revenue of Las Animas School District No. Re-1 and median value from total revenues of all school districts in Colorado by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/district_total_revenue/77805000/77805250/las-animas-school-district-no-re-1-chart-XCDem1.png)
Spending
$23 MM
$13,702 MM
![This chart displays total spending of Las Animas School District No. Re-1 and median value from total spendings of all school districts in Colorado by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data. This chart displays total spending of Las Animas School District No. Re-1 and median value from total spendings of all school districts in Colorado by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/district_spending/77805000/77805250/las-animas-school-district-no-re-1-chart-bshv4QO.png)
Revenue / Student
$28,029
$15,247
![This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Las Animas School District No. Re-1 and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in Colorado by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data. This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Las Animas School District No. Re-1 and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in Colorado by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/district_revenue_ratio/77805000/77805250/las-animas-school-district-no-re-1-chart-b10WBsV.png)
Spending / Student
$27,702
$15,560
![This chart displays average spending per public school student in Las Animas School District No. Re-1 and average spending per public school student of all school districts in Colorado by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data. This chart displays average spending per public school student in Las Animas School District No. Re-1 and average spending per public school student of all school districts in Colorado by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/district_spending_ratio/77805000/77805250/las-animas-school-district-no-re-1-chart-bgWokGX.png)
Best Las Animas School District No. Re-1 Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Las Animas Junior High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1021 2nd Street
Las Animas, CO 81054
(719) 456-0228
Las Animas, CO 81054
(719) 456-0228
Grades: 7-8
| 72 students
Rank: #22.
Las Animas High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
300 Grove Avenue
Las Animas, CO 81054
(719) 456-0211
Las Animas, CO 81054
(719) 456-0211
Grades: 9-12
| 115 students
Rank: #33.
Academy Of Las Animas Online School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2001 Lake Ave
Pueblo, CO 81004
(800) 808-0718
Pueblo, CO 81004
(800) 808-0718
Grades: 6-12
| 351 students
Rank: #44.
Las Animas Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
530 Poplar Avenue
Las Animas, CO 81054
(719) 456-1862
Las Animas, CO 81054
(719) 456-1862
Grades: K-6
| 245 students
Rank: n/an/a
530 Poplar Avenue
Las Animas, CO 81054
(719) 456-1990
Las Animas, CO 81054
(719) 456-1990
Grades: PK
| 43 students
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 826 students.
What is the rank of Las Animas School District No. Re-1?
Las Animas School District No. Re-1 is ranked #147 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 Las Animas School District No. Re-1?
49% of Las Animas School District No. Re-1 students are Hispanic, 45% of students are White, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
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 18:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 17:1.
What is Las Animas School District No. Re-1's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $27,702 is higher than the state median of $15,560. The school district spending/student has grown by 195% over four school years.
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