Below Average
#1404 of 1,815 schools in CO
Animas Valley Elementary School
Elementary School · Durango School District No. 9-r · Durango, CO
A Durango School District No. 9-r elementary school where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.
373 HERMOSA MEADOWS ROAD, Durango, CO 81301
- Math 27% proficient (2022)
- Reading 37% proficient (2021)
- 10.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Animas Valley Elementary School score 32% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 20 points since 2019, to 27% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 65% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 27 test records from CO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
41.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Animas Valley Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 5Car-Dependent
- Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average283/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$83,209
Median home value
$634,900
Median rent
$1,433/mo
College educated
57.8%
Homeownership
65.3%
Poverty rate
14.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 81301; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 in Durango School District No. 9-R
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado Connections Academy @ DurangoEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | K–12 | Not available | 752 | Compare → |
| Florida Mesa Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | PK–5 | Not available | 286 | Compare → |
| Park Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | PK–5 | Not available | 439 | Compare → |
| Riverview Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | PK–5 | Not available | 413 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Durango School District No. 9-r
- Schools in district
- 13
- Rank in district
- #12 of 13
- District spending per student
- $14,729NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Animas Valley Elementary School is listed in Durango School District No. 9-R; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Animas Valley Elementary School
Animas Valley Elementary School is a public elementary school in Durango, CO, part of Durango School District No. 9-r, serving approximately 183 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 10.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,404 of 1,815 schools in CO. State assessment records show 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Animas Valley Elementary School
What grades does Animas Valley Elementary School serve?
Animas Valley Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Animas Valley Elementary School?
Animas Valley Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 183 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Animas Valley Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Animas Valley Elementary School is 10.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Animas Valley Elementary School rank in CO?
Animas Valley Elementary School ranks #1,404 of 1,815 schools in CO.
What is Animas Valley Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Animas Valley Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Animas Valley Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Animas Valley Elementary School has 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Animas Valley Elementary School a charter school?
No, Animas Valley Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Animas Valley Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Animas Valley Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Animas Valley Elementary School?
41.5% of students at Animas Valley Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 183
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- La Plata County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 23.5%
- Phone
- (970) 247-0124
- Area population (ZIP 81301)
- 29,892
- Area average commute
- 17.1 min
- Area median age
- 41.8
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 81301; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022, multi-year average, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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