Below Average
#1525 of 1,815 schools in CO
Fisher's Peak Elementary School
Elementary School · Trinidad School District 1 in the County of Las Animas and · Trinidad, CO
A Trinidad School District 1 in the County of Las Animas and elementary school where students score 11 points above what's typical for similar communities.
900 MOORE'S CANYON ROAD, Trinidad, CO 81082
- Math 28% vs CO 40% (2025)
- Reading 33% vs CO 45% (2025)
- 18.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Fisher's Peak Elementary School score 31% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 20%).
2025 CMAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 17 points since 2020, reaching 30% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 36% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 41% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 35 test records from CO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
84.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Fisher's Peak 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 8Car-Dependent
- Bike 22Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,804/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Trinidad), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$54,788
Median home value
$219,400
Median rent
$915/mo
College educated
16.6%
Homeownership
68.3%
Poverty rate
16.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 81082; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from a 5-mile search
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Trinidad School District 1 in the County of Las Animas and
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #3 of 3
- District spending per student
- $14,520NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 27.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Fisher's Peak Elementary School is listed in Trinidad School District 1 in the county of Las Animas and; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Fisher's Peak Elementary School
Fisher's Peak Elementary School is a public elementary school in Trinidad, CO, part of Trinidad School District 1 in the County of Las Animas and, serving approximately 376 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 18.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,525 of 1,815 schools in CO. State assessment records show 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Fisher's Peak Elementary School
What grades does Fisher's Peak Elementary School serve?
Fisher's Peak Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Fisher's Peak Elementary School?
Fisher's Peak Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 376 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fisher's Peak Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Fisher's Peak Elementary School is 18.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Fisher's Peak Elementary School rank in CO?
Fisher's Peak Elementary School ranks #1,525 of 1,815 schools in CO.
What is Fisher's Peak Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Fisher's Peak Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 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 Fisher's Peak Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Fisher's Peak Elementary School has 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Fisher's Peak Elementary School a charter school?
No, Fisher's Peak Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Fisher's Peak Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Fisher's Peak Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Fisher's Peak Elementary School?
84.8% of students at Fisher's Peak 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
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 376
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Las Animas County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 39.9%
- Phone
- (719) 846-2513
- Area population (ZIP 81082)
- 11,750
- Area average commute
- 18.4 min
- Area median age
- 44.5
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 · 2025 CMAS · 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 from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 CMAS · 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 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 81082; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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