Top Rankings
Salida School District No. R-32 ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,327 students in Salida School District No. R-32. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Colorado.
Public Schools in Salida School District No. R-32 have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Colorado public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CO)
# Schools
6 Schools
1,932 Schools
# Students
1,327 Students
870,790 Students
# Teachers
98 Teachers
52,809 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Salida School District No. R-32, which is ranked within the top 20% 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 90-94% has increased from 75-79% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#15 out of 179 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)45-49%
29%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
82%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.34
0.62
# American Indian Students
4 Students
5,427 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
7 Students
28,470 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
203 Students
307,238 Students
% Hispanic Students
15%
35%
# Black Students
8 Students
40,039 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
1,060 Students
442,533 Students
% White Students
80%
51%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
2,639 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
44 Students
44,473 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
71
32,180
# Students in K Grade:
93
58,680
# Students in 1st Grade:
88
62,146
# Students in 2nd Grade:
87
59,838
# Students in 3rd Grade:
88
61,252
# Students in 4th Grade:
99
61,109
# Students in 5th Grade:
85
61,844
# Students in 6th Grade:
99
63,103
# Students in 7th Grade:
81
64,281
# Students in 8th Grade:
108
66,584
# Students in 9th Grade:
121
71,018
# Students in 10th Grade:
111
70,043
# Students in 11th Grade:
99
67,509
# Students in 12th Grade:
97
71,203
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,873 is higher than the state median of $15,418. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,111 is less than the state median of $15,735. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$21 MM
$13,426 MM
Spending
$19 MM
$13,702 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,873
$15,418
Spending / Student
$14,111
$15,735
Best Salida School District No. R-32 Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Crest Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
220 12th Street
Salida, CO 81201
(719) 539-2977
Salida, CO 81201
(719) 539-2977
Grades: 5-8
| 58 students
Rank: #22.
Salida High School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
26 Jones Avenue
Salida, CO 81201
(719) 530-5400
Salida, CO 81201
(719) 530-5400
Grades: 9-12
| 394 students
Rank: #33.
Longfellow Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
425 West 7th Street
Salida, CO 81201
(719) 530-5260
Salida, CO 81201
(719) 530-5260
Grades: K-4
| 455 students
Rank: #44.
Salida Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
520 Milford Street
Salida, CO 81201
(719) 530-5300
Salida, CO 81201
(719) 530-5300
Grades: 5-8
| 315 students
Rank: #55.
Horizons Exploratory Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
310 E 9th Street
Salida, CO 81201
(719) 530-5252
Salida, CO 81201
(719) 530-5252
Grades: 9-12
| 34 students
Rank: n/an/a
Salida Early Childhood Center
Magnet School
516 Teller Ave
Salida, CO 81201
(719) 530-5237
Salida, CO 81201
(719) 530-5237
Grades: PK
| 71 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Salida School District No. R-32?
Salida School District No. R-32 manages 6 public schools serving 1,327 students.
What is the rank of Salida School District No. R-32?
Salida School District No. R-32 is ranked #26 out of 179 school districts in Colorado (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Colorado school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Salida School District No. R-32?
80% of Salida School District No. R-32 students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Salida School District No. R-32?
Salida School District No. R-32 has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What is Salida School District No. R-32's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,111 is less than the state median of $15,735. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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