Strasburg School District 31j

56729 East Colorado Avenue
Strasburg, CO 80136-0207
(District boundaries shown in map)
: 
6/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

Strasburg School District 31j ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Colorado for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,180 students in Strasburg School District 31j. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
Public Schools in Strasburg School District 31j have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Colorado public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (CO)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,894 Schools
# Students
1,180 Students
864,096 Students
# Teachers
67 Teachers
52,573 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Strasburg School District 31j, 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 75-79% has decreased from 85-89% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (CO)
#86 out of 179 school districts
(Top 50%)

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

24%
33%

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

40%
45%

Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

(20-21)
15-19%
29%
(21-22)
75-79%
82%

Showing 2013–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓

(2022-23)
37.3%
33.6%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.56
0.63

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% American Indian
n/a
1%

Showing 2011–2022. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓

% Asian
1%
3%

Showing 2013–2023. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓

% Hispanic
37%
37%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% Black
2%
5%

Showing 2012–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

% White
56%
49%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $14,854 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,225. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,082 is higher than the state median of $18,686. The school district spending/student has declined by 31% over four school years.
This School District
This State (CO)
Total Revenue
$18 MM
$15,748 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Spending
$23 MM
$16,147 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Revenue / Student
$14,854
$18,225

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Spending / Student
$19,082
$18,686

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Best Strasburg School District 31j Public Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Prairie Creek High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
56729 E Colorado Avenue
Strasburg, CO 80136
(303) 622-6328
Gr: 9-12 | 22 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #22.
Strasburg High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
56729 East Colorado Avenue
Strasburg, CO 80136
(303) 622-9211
Gr: 9-12 | 364 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #33.
Strasburg Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
56729 East Colorado Avenue
Strasburg, CO 80136
(303) 622-9211
Gr: PK-5 | 544 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #44.
Hemphill Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2100 Wagner
Strasburg, CO 80136
(303) 622-9211
Gr: 6-8 | 250 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 42%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Strasburg School District 31j?
Strasburg School District 31j manages 4 public schools serving 1,180 students.
What is the rank of Strasburg School District 31j?
Strasburg School District 31j is ranked #90 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 Strasburg School District 31j?
56% of Strasburg School District 31j students are White, 37% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Strasburg School District 31j?
Strasburg School District 31j has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What is Strasburg School District 31j's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,082 is higher than the state median of $18,686. The school district spending/student has declined by 31% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 1,180 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 44%
  • : 75-79% (Btm 50% in CO)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 24% (Top 50%)
  • : 40% (Top 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

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