Serving 514 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Pagosa Springs 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 30% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 514 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 41%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 30% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pagosa Springs Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Pagosa Springs Elementary School's student population of 514 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
514 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
School Rankings
Pagosa Springs 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 Pagosa Springs Elementary School is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1070 out of 1748 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
4%
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
34%
36%
Black
n/a
5%
White
59%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pagosa Springs Elementary School's ranking?
Pagosa Springs Elementary School is ranked #1070 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Pagosa Springs Elementary School often compared to?
Pagosa Springs Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pagosa Peak Open School, Pagosa Springs High School, Pagosa Springs Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Pagosa Springs Elementary School?
514 students attend Pagosa Springs Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Pagosa Springs Elementary School students are White, 34% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pagosa Springs Elementary School?
Pagosa Springs Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Pagosa Springs Elementary School offer ?
Pagosa Springs Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Pagosa Springs Elementary School part of?
Pagosa Springs Elementary School is part of Archuleta County School District No. 50 Joint.
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