Serving 234 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Las Animas Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 234 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 43%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Las Animas Elementary School's student population of 234 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has declined by 26% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
234 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Las Animas Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Las Animas Elementary School is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1422 out of 1779 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
37%
36%
Black
2%
5%
White
57%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Las Animas Elementary School's ranking?
Las Animas Elementary School is ranked #1422 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Las Animas Elementary School?
234 students attend Las Animas Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Las Animas Elementary School students are White, 37% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Las Animas Elementary School?
Las Animas Elementary School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Las Animas Elementary School offer ?
Las Animas Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Las Animas Elementary School part of?
Las Animas Elementary School is part of Las Animas School District No. Re-1.
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