Serving 393 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Fisher's Peak Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 393 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 72%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Fisher's Peak Elementary School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Trinidad, CO, covering approximately 246.5 square miles. Families within this area can typically expect a drive of 15-20 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge being about 19.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Fisher's Peak Elementary School's student population of 393 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
393 students
Showing 2015–2025. View full 23-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. View full 23-year historical data
School Calendar
School Rankings
Fisher's Peak Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fisher's Peak Elementary School is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1040 out of 1748 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
33%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
15:1
Showing 2015–2025. View full 23-year historical data
American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
1%
3%
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Hispanic
65%
37%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 23-year historical data
Black
1%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 21-year historical data
White
28%
49%
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Two or more races
4%
5%
Showing 2014–2025. View full 13-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. View full 23-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)38.2%
33.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
39%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 23-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 23-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fisher's Peak Elementary School's ranking?
Fisher's Peak Elementary School is ranked #1040 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Fisher's Peak Elementary School often compared to?
Fisher's Peak Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Primero Elementary School, Aguilar Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Fisher's Peak Elementary School?
393 students attend Fisher's Peak Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Fisher's Peak Elementary School students are Hispanic, 28% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Fisher's Peak Elementary School?
Fisher's Peak Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Fisher's Peak Elementary School offer ?
Fisher's Peak Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Fisher's Peak Elementary School part of?
Fisher's Peak Elementary School is part of Trinidad School District 1 In The County Of Las Animas And.
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