Is Animas Valley Elementary School a good school?

Animas Valley Elementary School ranks 420 th of 943 Colorado elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Animas Valley Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 183 students attended Animas Valley Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Animas Valley Elementary School?

Students at Animas Valley Elementary School are 57% White, 30% Hispanic, 7% American Indian, 6% Two or more races.

What schools do graduates of Animas Valley Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Animas Valley Elementary School usually go on to attend: Middle : Miller Middle School High : Durango High School

Animas Valley Elementary School

Summary:

Animas Valley Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Durango, Colorado, serving grades PK-5 with a student population of 188. The school is part of the Durango School District No. 9-R, which is ranked 30 out of 116 districts in Colorado and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Animas Valley has a more diverse student population compared to nearby schools, with a higher percentage of Hispanic (27.66%) and Native American (11.17%) students. However, the school has seen a decline in its statewide ranking and SchoolDigger rating over the past few years, dropping from a 4-star rating in 2015-2016 to a 2-star rating in recent years. Animas Valley's student performance on CMAS assessments is generally lower than the Durango School District and Colorado state averages, particularly in math and science. The school also has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 26.52% to 40.43% over the past few years.

Compared to other elementary schools in the Durango area, such as Sunnyside Elementary School, Bayfield Intermediate School, and Florida Mesa Elementary School, Animas Valley is underperforming in several key areas. This suggests that the school may need to implement targeted interventions and strategies to address the challenges it is facing and improve student outcomes.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

373 Hermosa Meadows Road
Durango, CO 81301

(970) 247-0124

District: Durango School District No. 9-R

SchoolDigger Rank:
420^th of 943 Colorado Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $19,705

Students who attend Animas Valley Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Miller Middle School
High:	Durango High School

Student/teacher ratio: 10.3

Number of students: 183

Racial breakdown:

White:

57.4%

Hispanic:

29.5%

American Indian:

6.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 41.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Animas Valley Elementary School ranks better than 55.5% of elementary schools in Colorado. It also ranks 5^th among 6 ranked elementary schools in the Durango School District No. 9-R. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 53.59. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (57.4%), Hispanic (29.5%), American Indian (6.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 41.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Animas Valley Elementary School is 10.3, which is the 3^rd best among 6 elementary schools in the Durango School District No. 9-R. (See more...)

Compare Animas Valley Elementary School employs 17.7 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Animas Valley Elementary School is $19,705, which is the 2^nd highest among 6 elementary schools in the Durango School District No. 9-R.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Animas Valley Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Durango School District No. 9-R:

SchoolDigger ranks Durango School District No. 9-R 30^th of 116 Colorado school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Animas Valley Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Animas Valley Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CO State Percentile
2004	85.34	95^th	808	88.2%
2005	74.78	215^th	823	73.9%
2006	71.45	241^st	829	70.9%
2007	83.91	98^th	852	88.5%
2008	77.18	172^nd	849	79.7%
2009	75.16	203^rd	872	76.7%
2010	73.66	232^nd	925	74.9%
2011	80.02	158^th	935	83.1%
2012	72.72	246^th	935	73.7%
2013	59.02	415^th	954	56.5%
2014	73.22	245^th	962	74.5%
2015	79.17	170^th	938	81.9%
2016	73.84	211^th	914	76.9%
2017	61.08	314^th	929	66.2%
2018	55.68	364^th	917	60.3%
2019	63.66	326^th	965	66.2%
2021	50.21	382^nd	710	46.2%
2022	41.03	505^th	921	45.2%
2023	34.34	563^rd	933	39.7%
2024	53.59	420^th	943	55.5%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Animas Valley Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	56.63	111^th	308	64.0%
2019	83.81	22^nd	332	93.4%

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Rank History for Female students at Animas Valley Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	65.13	206^th	690	70.1%
2019	85.70	77^th	758	89.8%

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Rank History for Male students at Animas Valley Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	48.78	318^th	693	54.1%
2019	54.62	310^th	764	59.4%

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Rank History for White students at Animas Valley Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	66.33	171^st	596	71.3%

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Data source: test scores: Colorado Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Colorado Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Animas Valley Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1995	238	2	0	18	3	n/a	n/a	261
1996	238	2	0	18	3	n/a	n/a	261
1997	225	1	0	23	6	n/a	n/a	255
1998	214	2	0	31	5	n/a	n/a	252
1999	221	3	0	24	4	n/a	n/a	252
2000	215	2	1	35	10	n/a	n/a	263
2001	199	2	1	28	11	n/a	n/a	241
2002	178	1	1	23	7	n/a	n/a	210
2003	178	1	1	23	7	n/a	n/a	210
2004	162	3	1	32	9	n/a	n/a	207
2005	181	4	1	33	11	n/a	n/a	230
2006	169	4	0	36	14	n/a	n/a	223
2007	189	4	0	37	15	n/a	n/a	245
2008	212	4	0	26	14	n/a	n/a	256
2009	224	3	0	36	17	n/a	n/a	280
2010	218	5	1	39	14	n/a	n/a	277
2011	190	2	4	37	13	0	1	247
2012	197	0	1	47	8	0	6	259
2013	183	0	0	66	8	0	5	262
2014	184	0	1	79	14	0	8	286
2015	185	0	0	83	11	0	9	288
2016	182	1	0	86	7	0	15	291
2017	183	1	1	92	6	0	10	293
2018	177	1	0	67	13	0	15	273
2019	169	2	1	60	14	0	13	259
2020	166	2	0	56	17	0	7	248
2021	131	1	0	57	19	0	9	217
2022	109	0	0	45	16	0	11	181
2023	102	0	1	52	21	0	12	188
2024	105	0	1	54	12	0	11	183

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Animas Valley Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1995	261	17.0	15.4	17.2
1996	261	17.0	15.4	17.2
1997	255	19.1	13.4	18.8
1998	252	19.1	13.2	17.5
1999	252	17.3	14.6	20.6
2000	263	18.6	14.1	29.3
2001	241	17.7	13.6	29.5
2002	210	17.9	11.7	30.5
2003	210	17.9	11.7	30.5
2004	207	17.6	11.8	35.7
2005	230	15.9	14.5	34.3
2006	223	18.1	12.3	41.3
2007	245	17.2	14.2	35.1
2008	256	19.0	13.5	34.8
2009	280	19.3	14.5	37.1
2010	277	17.6	15.6	36.1
2011	247	18.0	13.7	37.2
2012	259	17.9	14.4	41.7
2013	262	18.5	14.1	46.9
2014	286	18.0	15.8	39.9
2015	288	18.0	16.0	38.9
2016	291	18.0	16.1	43.6
2017	293	20.0	14.5	47.1
2018	273	19.7	13.7	41.8
2019	259	20.1	12.8	41.7
2020	248	19.8	12.5	43.1
2021	217	17.1	12.6	35.5
2022	181	15.2	11.8	26.5
2023	188	17.3	10.8	40.4
2024	183	17.7	10.3	41.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Animas Valley Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1995	261	17.0	15.4	17.2
1996	261	17.0	15.4	17.2
1997	255	19.1	13.4	18.8
1998	252	19.1	13.2	17.5
1999	252	17.3	14.6	20.6
2000	263	18.6	14.1	29.3
2001	241	17.7	13.6	29.5
2002	210	17.9	11.7	30.5
2003	210	17.9	11.7	30.5
2004	207	17.6	11.8	35.7
2005	230	15.9	14.5	34.3
2006	223	18.1	12.3	41.3
2007	245	17.2	14.2	35.1
2008	256	19.0	13.5	34.8
2009	280	19.3	14.5	37.1
2010	277	17.6	15.6	36.1
2011	247	18.0	13.7	37.2
2012	259	17.9	14.4	41.7
2013	262	18.5	14.1	46.9
2014	286	18.0	15.8	39.9
2015	288	18.0	16.0	38.9
2016	291	18.0	16.1	43.6
2017	293	20.0	14.5	47.1
2018	273	19.7	13.7	41.8
2019	259	20.1	12.8	41.7
2020	248	19.8	12.5	43.1
2021	217	17.1	12.6	35.5
2022	181	15.2	11.8	26.5
2023	188	17.3	10.8	40.4
2024	183	17.7	10.3	41.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Animas Valley Elementary School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$14,336
2020	$13,456
2021	$12,028
2022	$15,127
2023	$19,705

Data source: Colorado Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Animas Valley Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 326^th of 965 Elementary schools	Ranks 563^rd of 933 Elementary schools	26.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Animas Valley Elementary School)	52.6	26.5	26.1%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Durango School District No. 9-R)	38.6	43.6	5%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)	41.3	39.9	1.4%
3rd Grade Math (Animas Valley Elementary School)	52.6	35.3	17.3%
3rd Grade Math (Durango School District No. 9-R)	35.6	44.9	9.3%
3rd Grade Math (Colorado)	41	40.4	0.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Animas Valley Elementary School)	62.1	54.2	7.9%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Durango School District No. 9-R)	50.1	46.6	3.5%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)	48	43.8	4.2%
4th Grade Math (Animas Valley Elementary School)	31	33.3	2.3%
4th Grade Math (Durango School District No. 9-R)	24.9	28.9	4%
4th Grade Math (Colorado)	33.6	32.7	0.9%
5th Grade Science (Animas Valley Elementary School)	50	15	35%
5th Grade Science (Durango School District No. 9-R)	43.6	38.2	5.4%
5th Grade Science (Colorado)	35.9	33.9	2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Animas Valley Elementary School)	63.6	35	28.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Durango School District No. 9-R)	52.9	50.6	2.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)	48.4	47.8	0.6%
5th Grade Math (Animas Valley Elementary School)	22.7	15.8	6.9%
5th Grade Math (Durango School District No. 9-R)	28.4	38.3	9.9%
5th Grade Math (Colorado)	35.7	36.5	0.8%
All Grades English Language Arts (Animas Valley Elementary School)	59.5	37.2	22.3%
All Grades English Language Arts (Durango School District No. 9-R)	47.2	47.4	0.2%
All Grades English Language Arts (Colorado)	45.8	43.7	2.1%
All Grades Math (Animas Valley Elementary School)	35.1	29.9	5.2%
All Grades Math (Durango School District No. 9-R)	29.9	32.9	3%
All Grades Math (Colorado)	34.7	32.9	1.8%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	259	188	27.4%
African American	2	0	100%
American Indian	14	21	50%
Asian	1	1
Hispanic	60	52	13.3%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	169	102	39.6%
Two or More Races	13	12	7.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	41.7%	40.4%	1.3%

Schools Near Animas Valley Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				CMAS English Language Arts (2024)				CMAS Math (2024)				CMAS Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
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 (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	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 All Grades	CMAS Math 3rd Grade	CMAS Math 4th Grade	CMAS Math 5th Grade	CMAS Math All Grades	CMAS Science 5th Grade	Total
Animas Valley Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	373 Hermosa Meadows Road	Durango	81301	La Plata County	Durango School District No. 9-R	No	No	No	Yes	(970) 247-0124	183	18	10.3	41.5%	105 (57.4%)	0 (0.0%)	54 (29.5%)	1 (0.5%)	12 (6.6%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (6.0%)	53.6	420^th of 943 public elementary schools	55.5%		34.3	563^rd of 933 public elementary schools	39.7%	143	48.1	50.0	57.9	51.4	42.9	26.9	42.1	37.0	31.6	$19,705
Riverview Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2900 Mesa Avenue	Durango	81301	La Plata County	Durango School District No. 9-R	No	No	No	No	(970) 247-3862	413	33	12.6	24.7%	315 (76.3%)	3 (0.7%)	44 (10.7%)	3 (0.7%)	24 (5.8%)	1 (0.2%)	23 (5.6%)	61.1	351^st of 943 public elementary schools	62.8%		64.1	308^th of 933 public elementary schools	67.0%	43	62.8	51.9	44.4	54.3	56.4	40.4	20.8	41.5	40.7	$14,276
Needham Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2425 West Third Avenue	Durango	81301	La Plata County	Durango School District No. 9-R	No	No	No	Yes	(970) 247-4791	347	29	11.8	46.1%	239 (68.9%)	5 (1.4%)	62 (17.9%)	1 (0.3%)	21 (6.1%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (5.5%)	55.1	402^nd of 943 public elementary schools	57.4%		50.6	425^th of 933 public elementary schools	54.4%	23	55.6	42.6	56.8	51.3	50.9	29.8	25.0	35.9	42.2	$14,061
Park Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	510 E. 6th Ave.	Durango	81301	La Plata County	Durango School District No. 9-R	No	No	No	Yes	(970) 247-3718	439	32	13.6	39.4%	258 (58.8%)	1 (0.2%)	102 (23.2%)	6 (1.4%)	32 (7.3%)	0 (0.0%)	40 (9.1%)	78.8	177^th of 943 public elementary schools	81.2%		78.2	178^th of 933 public elementary schools	80.9%	1	64.3	58.7	57.1	60.6	55.3	50.8	55.2	53.9	55.2	$13,882
The Juniper School	Public, Charter	K-8	225 Sawyer Dr	Durango	81303	La Plata County	Durango School District No. 9-R	Yes	No	No	No	(970) 764-4185	169	14	11.9	37.9%	136 (80.5%)	1 (0.6%)	24 (14.2%)	2 (1.2%)	2 (1.2%)	1 (0.6%)	3 (1.8%)	63.7	331^st of 943 public elementary schools	64.9%		82.7	137^th of 933 public elementary schools	85.3%	194	66.7	50.0	52.4	54.9	50.0	29.2	42.9	37.8	52.4	$11,033
Florida Mesa Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	216 Highway 172	Durango	81303	La Plata County	Durango School District No. 9-R	No	No	No	Yes	(970) 247-4250	286	25	11.3	50.3%	170 (59.4%)	0 (0.0%)	83 (29.0%)	2 (0.7%)	19 (6.6%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (4.2%)	31.2	602^nd of 943 public elementary schools	36.2%		43.2	490^th of 933 public elementary schools	47.5%	112	50.0	33.3	38.2	39.3	28.6	20.8	20.6	23.0	23.5	$16,985
Bayfield Intermediate School	Public	3-5	720 E Oak	Bayfield	81122	La Plata County	Bayfield School District No. 10Jt-R	No	No	No	Yes	(970) 884-9571	297	26	11.6	47.5%	224 (75.4%)	1 (0.3%)	47 (15.8%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (4.0%)	2 (0.7%)	11 (3.7%)	37.2	548^th of 943 public elementary schools	41.9%		33.2	578^th of 933 public elementary schools	38.0%	30	32.1	36.7	37.9	35.7	39.5	27.3	32.3	32.7	34.0	$13,797
Bayfield Primary School	Public	PK, KG-2	511 East Mustang Lane	Bayfield	81122	La Plata County	Bayfield School District No. 10Jt-R	No	No	No	Yes	(970) 884-0881	249	18	13.6	40.6%	175 (70.3%)	0 (0.0%)	51 (20.5%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (4.0%)	1 (0.4%)	12 (4.8%)								(n/a)										$14,271
Sunnyside Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	75 Cr 218	Durango	81303	La Plata County	Durango School District No. 9-R	No	No	No	Yes	(970) 259-5249	108	11	10.2	45.4%	65 (60.2%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (31.5%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (3.7%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (4.6%)								(n/a)				35.1				15.8		$19,552

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