For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 906 students in Las Animas School District No. Re-1. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, 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 17% (versus the Colorado public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 65% 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
5 Schools
1,894 Schools
# Students
906 Students
864,096 Students
# Teachers
37 Teachers
52,573 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
24:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Las Animas School District No. 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 37% has decreased from 82% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#137 out of 179 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
33%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)9%
29%
Graduation Rate
37%
82.7%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)51%
33.6%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.51
0.63
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% American Indian
n/a
1%
Showing 1998–2023. View full 35-year historical data
% Asian
n/a
3%
Showing 2002–2012. View full 25-year historical data
% Hispanic
62%
37%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Black
2%
5%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% White
35%
49%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
5%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 11-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,107 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,225. The school district revenue/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,492 is less than the state median of $18,686. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$14 MM
$15,748 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending
$15 MM
$16,147 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Revenue / Student
$15,107
$18,225
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending / Student
$16,492
$18,686
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Best Las Animas School District No. Re-1 Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Las Animas Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
530 Poplar Avenue
Las Animas, CO 81054
(719) 456-1862
Las Animas, CO 81054
(719) 456-1862
Gr: K-6 | 209 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #22.
Las Animas High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
300 Grove Avenue
Las Animas, CO 81054
(719) 456-0211
Las Animas, CO 81054
(719) 456-0211
Gr: 9-12 | 132 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #33.
Las Animas Junior High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1021 2nd Street
Las Animas, CO 81054
(719) 456-0228
Las Animas, CO 81054
(719) 456-0228
Gr: 7-8 | 64 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #44.
Academy Of Las Animas Online School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2001 Lake Ave
Pueblo, CO 81004
(800) 808-0718
Pueblo, CO 81004
(800) 808-0718
Gr: 6-12 | 474 students Student-teacher ratio: 36:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: n/an/a
530 Poplar Avenue
Las Animas, CO 81054
(719) 456-1990
Las Animas, CO 81054
(719) 456-1990
Gr: PK | 27 students Minority enrollment: 48%
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 906 students.
What is the rank of Las Animas School District No. Re-1?
Las Animas School District No. Re-1 is ranked #141 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.
What is the racial composition of students in Las Animas School District No. Re-1?
62% of Las Animas School District No. Re-1 students are Hispanic, 35% of students are White, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
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 24:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What is Las Animas School District No. Re-1's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,492 is less than the state median of $18,686. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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