For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 956 students in Las Animas School District No. Re-1. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
Public Schools in Las Animas School District No. Re-1 have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Colorado public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CO)
# Schools
5 Schools
1,916 Schools
# Students
956 Students
867,675 Students
# Teachers
36 Teachers
52,832 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
26:1
26:1
District Rank
Las Animas School District No. Re-1, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 179 school districts in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 35-39% has decreased from 65-69% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#146 out of 179 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
32%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
45%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)9%
29%
Graduation Rate
35-39%
82%

Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.50
0.62
# American Indian Students
3 Students
5,284 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
1 Student
28,744 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
594 Students
310,740 Students
% Hispanic Students
62%
36%
# Black Students
20 Students
39,859 Students
% Black Students
2%
5%
# White Students
324 Students
433,805 Students
% White Students
34%
50%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
2,891 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
13 Students
45,957 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
14
31,964
# Students in K Grade:
29
57,622
# Students in 1st Grade:
29
59,805
# Students in 2nd Grade:
36
62,964
# Students in 3rd Grade:
28
60,979
# Students in 4th Grade:
35
62,174
# Students in 5th Grade:
39
62,162
# Students in 6th Grade:
48
62,153
# Students in 7th Grade:
70
63,353
# Students in 8th Grade:
94
64,256
# Students in 9th Grade:
92
68,978
# Students in 10th Grade:
111
69,902
# Students in 11th Grade:
103
68,450
# Students in 12th Grade:
228
72,913
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $24,218 is higher than the state median of $15,473. The school district revenue/student has grown by 141% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $23,935 is higher than the state median of $15,791. The school district spending/student has grown by 141% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$23 MM
$13,426 MM

Spending
$23 MM
$13,702 MM

Revenue / Student
$24,218
$15,473

Spending / Student
$23,935
$15,791

Best Las Animas School District No. Re-1 Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Las Animas Junior High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1021 2nd Street
Las Animas, CO 81054
(719) 456-0228
Las Animas, CO 81054
(719) 456-0228
Grades: 7-8
| 70 students
Rank: #22.
Las Animas High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
300 Grove Avenue
Las Animas, CO 81054
(719) 456-0211
Las Animas, CO 81054
(719) 456-0211
Grades: 9-12
| 126 students
Rank: #33.
Academy Of Las Animas Online School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2001 Lake Ave
Pueblo, CO 81004
(800) 808-0718
Pueblo, CO 81004
(800) 808-0718
Grades: 6-12
| 512 students
Rank: #44.
Las Animas Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
530 Poplar Avenue
Las Animas, CO 81054
(719) 456-1862
Las Animas, CO 81054
(719) 456-1862
Grades: K-6
| 234 students
Rank: n/an/a
530 Poplar Avenue
Las Animas, CO 81054
(719) 456-1990
Las Animas, CO 81054
(719) 456-1990
Grades: PK
| 14 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Las Animas School District No. Re-1?
Las Animas School District No. Re-1 manages 5 public schools serving 956 students.
What is the rank of Las Animas School District No. Re-1?
Las Animas School District No. Re-1 is ranked #147 out of 179 school districts in Colorado (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Las Animas School District No. Re-1?
62% of Las Animas School District No. Re-1 students are Hispanic, 34% of students are White, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Las Animas School District No. Re-1?
Las Animas School District No. Re-1 has a student/teacher ratio of 26:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What is Las Animas School District No. Re-1's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $23,935 is higher than the state median of $15,791. The school district spending/student has grown by 141% over four school years.
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