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#1305 of 1,815 schools in CO
Las Animas Elementary School
Elementary School · Las Animas School District No. Re-1 · Las Animas, CO
A Las Animas School District No. Re-1 elementary school where students score 21 points above what's typical for similar communities.
530 POPLAR AVENUE, Las Animas, CO 81054
- Math 37% vs CO 40% (2025)
- Reading 54% vs CO 46% (2025)
- 21.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Las Animas Elementary School score 46% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 24%).
2025 CMAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 16 points since 2020, reaching 46% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 59% (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 33 test records from CO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
75.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Las Animas 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 32Car-Dependent
- Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: High1,865/100K
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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
$46,964
Median home value
$124,200
Median rent
$860/mo
College educated
12.4%
Homeownership
62%
Poverty rate
34.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 81054; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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No verified same-level alternatives
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Las Animas School District No. Re-1
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #3 of 4
- District spending per student
- $15,215NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 28.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Las Animas Elementary School is listed in Las Animas School District No. Re-1; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Las Animas Elementary School
Las Animas Elementary School is a public elementary school in Las Animas, CO, part of Las Animas School District No. Re-1, serving approximately 234 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 21.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,305 of 1,815 schools in CO.
State assessment records show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Las Animas Elementary School
What grades does Las Animas Elementary School serve?
Las Animas Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Las Animas Elementary School?
Las Animas Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 234 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Las Animas Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Las Animas Elementary School is 21.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Las Animas Elementary School rank in CO?
Las Animas Elementary School ranks #1,305 of 1,815 schools in CO.
What is Las Animas Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Las Animas Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 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 Las Animas Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Las Animas Elementary School has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Las Animas Elementary School a charter school?
No, Las Animas Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Las Animas Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Las Animas Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Las Animas Elementary School?
75.6% of students at Las Animas 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 – 6th
- Enrollment
- 234
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 21.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 11
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Bent County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 40.2%
- Phone
- (719) 456-1862
- Area population (ZIP 81054)
- 4,760
- Area average commute
- 22.7 min
- Area median age
- 40
Official sources & links
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 81054; 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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