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Pagosa Springs Elementary School vs. Pagosa Springs High School

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School Overview

School
Pagosa Springs Elementary School
141 South 10th Street
Pagosa Springs, CO 81147
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Pagosa Springs High School
800 South 8th Street
Pagosa Springs, CO 81147
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Pagosa Springs Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:

Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%)

Pagosa Springs High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
Overview
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 bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 32%). 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).
Serving 450 students in grades 9-12, Pagosa Springs High 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 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-4
9-12
Total Students
514 students
450 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Pagosa Springs Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Pagosa Springs High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Pagosa Springs Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Pagosa Springs High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
31 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Pagosa Springs Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Pagosa Springs High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Pagosa Springs Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Archuleta County School District No. 50 Jt and the state of Colorado, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Pagosa Springs High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Archuleta County School District No. 50 Jt and the state of Colorado, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#1159 out of 1779 schools in CO
(Bottom 50%)
#908 out of 1779 schools in CO
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Pagosa Springs Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Pagosa Springs High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
25%
(Bottom 50% in CO)
20-24%
(Bottom 50% in CO)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Pagosa Springs Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Archuleta County School District No. 50 Jt and Colorado public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Pagosa Springs High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Archuleta County School District No. 50 Jt and Colorado public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
29%
(Bottom 50% in CO)
45-49%
(Top 50% in CO)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Pagosa Springs Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Archuleta County School District No. 50 Jt and Colorado public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Pagosa Springs High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Archuleta County School District No. 50 Jt and Colorado public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
n/a
30-34%
(Top 50% in CO)(20-21 School Year Data)
n/a
90-94%
(Top 20% in CO)
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Pagosa Springs High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Archuleta County School District No. 50 Jt and Colorado public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Pagosa Springs Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Pagosa Springs High School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
112
-
Grade 1 Students
92
-
Grade 2 Students
107
-
Grade 3 Students
96
-
Grade 4 Students
107
-
Grade 9 Students
-
140
Grade 10 Students
-
118
Grade 11 Students
-
102
Grade 12 Students
-
90

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
4%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Pagosa Springs Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Archuleta County School District No. 50 Jt and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Pagosa Springs High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Archuleta County School District No. 50 Jt and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Asian
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Pagosa Springs Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Archuleta County School District No. 50 Jt and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Pagosa Springs High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Archuleta County School District No. 50 Jt and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
34%
38%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Pagosa Springs Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Archuleta County School District No. 50 Jt and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Pagosa Springs High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Archuleta County School District No. 50 Jt and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Pagosa Springs Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Archuleta County School District No. 50 Jt and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Pagosa Springs High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Archuleta County School District No. 50 Jt and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
59%
53%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Pagosa Springs Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Archuleta County School District No. 50 Jt and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Pagosa Springs High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Archuleta County School District No. 50 Jt and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Pagosa Springs Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Archuleta County School District No. 50 Jt and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Pagosa Springs High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Archuleta County School District No. 50 Jt and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.54
0.58
This chart showcases the diversity score of Pagosa Springs Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Archuleta County School District No. 50 Jt and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Pagosa Springs High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Archuleta County School District No. 50 Jt and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
46%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Pagosa Springs Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Archuleta County School District No. 50 Jt and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Pagosa Springs High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Archuleta County School District No. 50 Jt and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Pagosa Springs Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Archuleta County School District No. 50 Jt and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Pagosa Springs High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Archuleta County School District No. 50 Jt and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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