For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 769 students in Trinidad School District 1 In The County Of Las Animas And. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
Public Schools in Trinidad School District 1 In The County Of Las Animas And have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Colorado public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 72% 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
3 Schools
1,894 Schools
# Students
769 Students
864,096 Students
# Teachers
44 Teachers
52,573 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Trinidad School District 1 In The County Of Las Animas And, 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 85% has decreased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#143 out of 179 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
33%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)6-9%
29%
Graduation Rate
85%
82.7%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)29.8%
33.6%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.48
0.63
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2010–2022. View full 31-year historical data
% Asian
n/a
3%
Showing 2009–2023. View full 26-year historical data
% Hispanic
67%
37%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Black
1%
5%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% White
28%
49%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,086 is higher 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 $17,534 is less than the state median of $18,686. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$15 MM
$15,748 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending
$14 MM
$16,147 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Revenue / Student
$20,086
$18,225
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending / Student
$17,534
$18,686
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Best Trinidad School District 1 In The County Of Las Animas And Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Fisher's Peak Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
900 Moore's Canyon Road
Trinidad, CO 81082
(719) 846-2513
Trinidad, CO 81082
(719) 846-2513
Gr: K-5 | 393 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #22.
Trinidad High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
816 West Street
Trinidad, CO 81082
(719) 846-2971
Trinidad, CO 81082
(719) 846-2971
Gr: 9-12 | 204 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #33.
Trinidad Middle School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
614 Park Street
Trinidad, CO 81082
(719) 846-4411
Trinidad, CO 81082
(719) 846-4411
Gr: 6-8 | 172 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Trinidad School District 1 In The County Of Las Animas And?
Trinidad School District 1 In The County Of Las Animas And manages 3 public schools serving 769 students.
What is the rank of Trinidad School District 1 In Theunty Of Las Animas And?
Trinidad School District 1 In Theunty Of Las Animas And is ranked #149 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 Trinidad School District 1 In Theunty Of Las Animas And?
67% of Trinidad School District 1 In Theunty Of Las Animas And students are Hispanic, 28% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Trinidad School District 1 In Theunty Of Las Animas And?
Trinidad School District 1 In Theunty Of Las Animas And has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What is Trinidad School District 1 In Theunty Of Las Animas And's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,534 is less than the state median of $18,686. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
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