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Las Animas Elementary School

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Las Animas Elementary School ranks 487 th of 950 Colorado elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades K-6

487^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 950 Colorado Elementary Schools

Better than 49% of Colorado elementary schools

Summary

Las Animas Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades K-6 in Las Animas, Colorado, with 234 students. The school is part of the Las Animas School District No. Re-1, which is ranked 83 out of 115 school districts in Colorado and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Las Animas Elementary School faces significant challenges, including high chronic absenteeism rates ranging from 27.7% to 41.8% in recent years, which is significantly higher than the state average. The school's performance on CMAS (Colorado Measures of Academic Success) tests is generally below the state and district averages, with only 36.8% of students proficient or better in CMAS Math and only 11.8% of 5th graders proficient or better in CMAS Science. The school also has a high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 67.48% to 75.64% in recent years, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.

Compared to nearby schools, the La Junta Primary School and La Junta Intermediate School, which are part of the East Otero School District No. R1, generally perform better on CMAS tests, with higher proficiency rates in both English Language Arts and Math. However, these schools also have high chronic absenteeism rates and a high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, similar to Las Animas Elementary School. The nearby Jump Start Learning Center, which is also part of the Las Animas School District, has an extremely high student-teacher ratio of 87.5 to 1, indicating a potential lack of resources and individualized attention for students.

209

Students ?

22.9

Student/teacher ratio ?

$15,387

Per pupil spending ?

82.3%

Free/discounted lunch ?

530 Poplar Avenue
Las Animas, CO 81054-1669

(719) 456-1862

District: Las Animas School District No. Re-1

Students who attend Las Animas Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Las Animas Junior High School
High:	Las Animas High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

55.5%

Hispanic:

40.2%

Two or more races:

2.4%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Rebounding — 23rd percentile in 2021 → 49th in 2025

Strengths

✓Ranking is rebounding — up to 49th (2025) from a 23rd-percentile low (2021)

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

!Science scores 27 pts below the Colorado average

!Large classes — about 23 students per teacher

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school41%

District avg31%

Colorado avg40%

487^th of 950

Colorado public elementary schools ?

Bottom 49%▼ down 10 pts since 2015

From top 42% (2015) to bottom 49% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

83^rd of 115Las Animas School District No. Re-1 among Colorado districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Colorado percentile	Rating
2025	45.4	487 of 950	48.7%	★★☆☆☆
2024	33.2	577 of 943	38.8%	★★☆☆☆
2023	28.8	616 of 933	34.0%	★★☆☆☆
2022	25.7	660 of 921	28.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	27.1	549 of 710	22.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	54.3	410 of 965	57.5%	★★★☆☆
2018	53.3	386 of 917	57.9%	★★★☆☆
2017	54.2	380 of 929	59.1%	★★★☆☆
2016	43.0	480 of 914	47.5%	★★☆☆☆
2015	54.1	390 of 938	58.4%	★★★☆☆
2014	65.4	329 of 962	65.8%	★★★☆☆
2013	71.4	262 of 954	72.5%	★★★★☆
2012	67.6	319 of 935	65.9%	★★★☆☆
2011	57.3	435 of 935	53.5%	★★★☆☆
2010	82.9	132 of 925	85.7%	★★★★☆
2009	59.3	386 of 872	55.7%	★★★☆☆
2008	59.3	381 of 849	55.1%	★★★☆☆
2007	78.6	153 of 852	82.0%	★★★★☆
2006	63.2	341 of 829	58.9%	★★★☆☆
2005	53.9	430 of 823	47.8%	★★☆☆☆
2004	20.3	673 of 808	16.7%	★☆☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Colorado percentile	Rating
2023	33.7	423 of 642	34.1%	★★☆☆☆
2018	41.2	378 of 690	45.2%	★★☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Colorado percentile	Rating
2023	20.1	525 of 649	19.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	70.0	195 of 764	74.5%	★★★★☆
2018	46.9	332 of 693	52.1%	★★★☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Colorado percentile	Rating
2024	11.1	508 of 539	5.8%	☆☆☆☆☆
2023	9.6	505 of 525	3.8%	☆☆☆☆☆
2019	44.9	327 of 596	45.1%	★★☆☆☆
2018	19.5	291 of 337	13.6%	★☆☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Female (2023)34th percentile~ school

Male (2023)19th percentile-15 vs school

White (2024)6th percentile-33 vs school

By subject vs Colorado (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts55%+10 vs state

Math37%~ state avg

Science12%-27 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				CMAS English Language Arts (2025)					CMAS Math (2025)				CMAS Science (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	CMAS English Language Arts 3rd Grade	CMAS English Language Arts 4th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts 5th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts 6th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts All Grades	CMAS Math 3rd Grade	CMAS Math 4th Grade	CMAS Math 5th Grade	CMAS Math All Grades	CMAS Science 5th Grade	Total
Las Animas Elementary School	Public	K-6	530 Poplar Avenue	Las Animas	81054	Bent County	Las Animas School District No. Re-1	No	No	No	Yes	(719) 456-1862	209	9	22.9	82.3%	116 (55.5%)	3 (1.4%)	84 (40.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	5 (2.4%)	45.4	487^th of 950 public elementary schools	48.7%		33.2	577^th of 943 public elementary schools	38.8%	90	59.4		48.5		54.8	53.1		20.6	36.8	11.8	$15,387
La Junta Intermediate School	Public	3-6	901 Smithland Ave.	La Junta	81050	Otero County	East Otero School District No. R1	No	No	No	Yes	(719) 384-9151	397	27	14.6	78.3%	100 (25.2%)	1 (0.3%)	287 (72.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	8 (2.0%)	13	838^th of 950 public elementary schools	11.8%		12	854^th of 943 public elementary schools	9.4%	16	24.2	21.9	21.3	20.0	21.9	16.0	14.6			15.8	$16,525
La Junta Primary School	Public	K-2	601 Topeka Avenue	La Junta	81050	Otero County	East Otero School District No. R1	No	No	No	Yes	(719) 384-2991	296	26	11.4	76.4%	77 (26.0%)	1 (0.3%)	211 (71.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.0%)								(n/a)											$17,081

Frequently Asked Questions about Las Animas Elementary School

What district is Las Animas Elementary School in?

Las Animas School District No. Re-1

Is Las Animas Elementary School a good school?

Las Animas Elementary School ranks 487^th of 950 Colorado elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Las Animas Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 209 students attended Las Animas Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Las Animas Elementary School?

Students at Las Animas Elementary School are 56% White, 40% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races, 1% African American.

What schools do graduates of Las Animas Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Las Animas Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Las Animas Junior High School
High : Las Animas High School

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