Serving 209 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Las Animas Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 209 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 44%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Las Animas Elementary School's attendance zone covers the entire school district of Las Animas, CO, encompassing approximately 858.4 square miles, with an average distance of 18.4 miles from the school to the zone's edge and the furthest point being 32 miles away. Parents can typically expect a 20-30 minute drive to reach the school from various points within the zone.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Las Animas Elementary School's student population of 209 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has declined by 40% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
209 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2025
School Calendar
School Motto
Home of the Trojans
School Rankings
Las Animas 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 Las Animas Elementary School is 0.53, 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
#1180 out of 1748 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
33%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
15:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
40%
37%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
5%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
White
56%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)45%
33.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
39%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Trojans
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Las Animas Elementary School's ranking?
Las Animas Elementary School is ranked #1180 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Las Animas Elementary School often compared to?
Las Animas Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mcclave Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Las Animas Elementary School?
209 students attend Las Animas Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Las Animas Elementary School students are White, 40% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Las Animas Elementary School?
Las Animas Elementary School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Las Animas Elementary School offer ?
Las Animas Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Las Animas Elementary School part of?
Las Animas Elementary School is part of Las Animas School District No. Re-1.
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