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 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
1,896 Schools
# Students
1,180 Students
864,893 Students
# Teachers
67 Teachers
52,621 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.
Overall District Rank
#86 out of 179 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)15-19%
29%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)75-79%
82%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)37.3%
33.6%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.56
0.63
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
37%
37%
% Black
2%
5%
% White
56%
49%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,180 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,523. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,517 is less than the state median of $15,842. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$13 MM
$13,426 MM
Spending
$12 MM
$13,702 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,180
$15,523
Spending / Student
$10,517
$15,842
Best Strasburg School District 31j Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Prairie Creek High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
56729 E Colorado Avenue
Strasburg, CO 80136
(303) 622-6328
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:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
56729 East Colorado Avenue
Strasburg, CO 80136
(303) 622-9211
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:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
56729 East Colorado Avenue
Strasburg, CO 80136
(303) 622-9211
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:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2100 Wagner
Strasburg, CO 80136
(303) 622-9211
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 $10,517 is less than the state median of $15,842. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
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