1. Home
  2. Colorado
  3. Las Animas
  4. Las Animas School District No. Re-1
  5. Las Animas Elementary School

Las Animas Elementary School

Summary:

Las Animas Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 246 students in grades K-6 in Las Animas, Colorado, which is part of the East Otero School District No. R1. The school faces significant challenges, including declining performance, racial disparities, and socioeconomic factors that may be impacting student outcomes.

Las Animas Elementary has a higher percentage of White students (55.28%) compared to the nearby La Junta Primary School (26.12%) and La Junta Intermediate School (25.55%), as well as a higher percentage of Hispanic students (36.99%) compared to the state average. However, the school consistently underperforms the state average in CMAS tests, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts (35.9%) and Math (21.9%) significantly lower than the state averages of 44.1% and 34.2%, respectively. Additionally, Las Animas Elementary has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 67.48% to 74.12% over the past three school years, and a higher student-teacher ratio (16.3) compared to the nearby La Junta schools.

The school's performance, as measured by its statewide ranking and SchoolDigger rating, has declined over the past decade, dropping from a 3-star rating in the mid-2010s to a 2-star rating in the most recent school year. While the nearby La Junta schools also struggle with low test scores and rankings, Las Animas Elementary School appears to be performing slightly better in some areas, such as English Language Arts proficiency. However, the school still lags behind the state averages in most metrics, suggesting the need for targeted interventions and support to improve educational outcomes for its students.


Detail:

Public K-6

 530 Poplar Avenue
       Las Animas, CO  81054-1669

(719) 456-1862

District: Las Animas School District No. Re-1

SchoolDigger Rank:
577th of 943 Colorado Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,401 Help


Students who attend Las Animas Elementary School usually attend:

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

Student/teacher ratio:  16.3 Help
Number of students:  246

Racial breakdown:

White:
55.3%
Hispanic:
37.0%
Two or more races:
2.8%
more

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  67.5% Help


 See top rated Colorado elementary schools

 Compare Las Animas Elementary School to nearby elementary schools!

Performance Trends
Help
Compare Details Las Animas Elementary School ranks worse than 61.2% of elementary schools in Colorado. (See more...)
Help
Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 33.17. (See more...)
Help
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
Teachers
Finance
Help
Compare Details The average total spent per student at Las Animas Elementary School is $14,401.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Las Animas Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Las Animas Elementary School 577th of 943 Colorado public elementary schools. (See Las Animas Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


White students:


Las Animas School District No. Re-1:

SchoolDigger ranks Las Animas School District No. Re-1 93rd of 116 Colorado school districts. (See district ranking list.)


What do you think?

Your rating for Las Animas Elementary School?

Rank History for Las Animas Elementary School

Help
Compare

Rank History for all students at Las Animas Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 20.32 673rd 808 16.7%
2005 53.93 430th 823 47.8%
2006 63.25 341st 829 58.9%
2007 78.63 153rd 852 82.0%
2008 59.26 381st 849 55.1%
2009 59.25 386th 872 55.7%
2010 82.86 132nd 925 85.7%
2011 57.34 435th 935 53.5%
2012 67.56 319th 935 65.9%
2013 71.42 262nd 954 72.5%
2014 65.40 329th 962 65.8%
2015 54.07 390th 938 58.4%
2016 42.97 480th 914 47.5%
2017 54.18 380th 929 59.1%
2018 53.29 386th 917 57.9%
2019 54.32 410th 965 57.5%
2021 27.12 549th 710 22.7%
2022 25.73 660th 921 28.3%
2023 28.79 616th 933 34.0%
2024 33.17 577th 943 38.8%
See the entire list of Colorado Elementary School Rankings!

Rank History for Female students at Las Animas Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.22 378th 690 45.2%
2023 33.68 423rd 642 34.1%
See the entire list of Best Colorado Elementary Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for Male students at Las Animas Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.90 332nd 693 52.1%
2019 69.96 195th 764 74.5%
2023 20.08 525th 649 19.1%
See the entire list of Best Colorado Elementary Schools for Male Students!

Rank History for White students at Las Animas Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 19.49 291st 337 13.6%
2019 44.93 327th 596 45.1%
2023 9.58 505th 525 3.8%
2024 11.14 508th 539 5.8%
See the entire list of Best Colorado Elementary Schools for White Students!

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.

Las Animas Elementary School Test Scores
Tests: 
  
Grades: 
  
Years: 
  
Group by: 
District Scores:
State Scores:    
  
Subgroup: 
Help






Data source: Colorado Department of Education

We're sorry, but no reviews have been submitted for Las Animas Elementary School.

If you have first-hand knowledge about Las Animas Elementary School, submit a rating!


Reviews:
No reviews have been submitted!

Enrollment information for Las Animas Elementary School

Help
Compare
Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 121 0 0 70 0 n/a n/a 0 191
1989 100 0 0 84 0 n/a n/a 0 184
1990 199 0 1 156 0 n/a n/a 0 356
1991 200 3 2 143 0 n/a n/a 0 348
1992 215 1 2 131 0 n/a n/a 0 349
1993 221 3 1 129 0 n/a n/a 0 354
1994 198 2 1 150 0 n/a n/a 0 351
1995 204 3 1 152 1 n/a n/a 0 361
1996 204 3 1 152 1 n/a n/a 0 361
1997 171 1 1 143 2 n/a n/a 0 318
1998 163 1 0 142 7 n/a n/a 0 313
1999 194 1 1 158 6 n/a n/a 0 360
2000 177 4 1 133 4 n/a n/a 0 319
2001 167 3 1 120 8 n/a n/a 0 299
2002 157 2 2 119 5 n/a n/a 0 285
2003 157 2 2 119 5 n/a n/a 0 285
2004 156 1 2 121 1 n/a n/a 0 281
2005 143 6 3 134 0 n/a n/a 0 286
2006 127 4 3 138 1 n/a n/a 0 273
2007 112 4 2 127 1 n/a n/a 0 246
2008 99 4 3 142 1 n/a n/a 0 249
2009 110 3 4 154 1 n/a n/a 0 272
2010 110 3 4 156 1 n/a n/a 0 274
2011 127 4 3 121 1 0 0 0 256
2012 159 6 0 82 1 0 1 0 249
2013 164 2 0 115 1 0 0 0 282
2014 160 2 0 104 1 0 5 0 272
2015 170 0 1 100 1 0 4 0 276
2016 157 1 0 122 0 0 5 0 285
2017 143 6 0 120 0 0 8 0 277
2018 148 3 0 107 1 0 7 0 266
2019 141 1 0 89 4 0 7 0 242
2020 136 0 0 92 4 2 7 0 241
2021 123 0 0 91 6 1 7 0 228
2022 132 0 0 98 7 0 8 0 245
2023 136 6 0 91 5 1 7 0 246

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

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

Help
Compare
Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 191 13.2 14.4 n/a
1989 184 12.7 14.4 47.8
1990 356 22.5 15.8 52.8
1991 348 22.5 15.4 51.4
1992 349 21.6 16.1 52.7
1993 354 23.0 15.4 56.2
1994 351 22.0 16.0 53.6
1995 361 23.0 15.7 56.2
1996 361 23.0 15.7 56.2
1997 318 23.0 13.8 61
1998 313 24.0 13.0 60.1
1999 360 25.0 14.4 65.8
2000 319 26.0 12.3 79.3
2001 299 25.1 11.9 75.3
2002 285 24.3 11.7 73
2003 285 24.3 11.7 73
2004 281 24.4 11.5 73.3
2005 286 21.6 13.2 75.9
2006 273 22.8 12.0 78.8
2007 246 21.0 11.7 79.3
2008 249 21.0 11.9 78.3
2009 272 21.0 13.0 75.4
2010 274 22.9 11.9 78.8
2011 256 20.0 12.8 81.3
2012 249 17.1 14.4 83.5
2013 282 17.4 16.1 80.1
2014 272 16.9 16.0 79
2015 276 18.0 15.3 80.1
2016 285 17.0 16.7 83.9
2017 277 16.2 17.0 88.8
2018 266 15.7 16.8 80.1
2019 242 15.4 15.6 75.6
2020 241 15.9 15.0 71
2021 228 14.8 15.3 74.1
2022 245 16.2 15.0 69
2023 246 15.0 16.3 67.5

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 Las Animas Elementary School

Help
Compare
Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 191 13.2 14.4 n/a
1989 184 12.7 14.4 47.8
1990 356 22.5 15.8 52.8
1991 348 22.5 15.4 51.4
1992 349 21.6 16.1 52.7
1993 354 23.0 15.4 56.2
1994 351 22.0 16.0 53.6
1995 361 23.0 15.7 56.2
1996 361 23.0 15.7 56.2
1997 318 23.0 13.8 61
1998 313 24.0 13.0 60.1
1999 360 25.0 14.4 65.8
2000 319 26.0 12.3 79.3
2001 299 25.1 11.9 75.3
2002 285 24.3 11.7 73
2003 285 24.3 11.7 73
2004 281 24.4 11.5 73.3
2005 286 21.6 13.2 75.9
2006 273 22.8 12.0 78.8
2007 246 21.0 11.7 79.3
2008 249 21.0 11.9 78.3
2009 272 21.0 13.0 75.4
2010 274 22.9 11.9 78.8
2011 256 20.0 12.8 81.3
2012 249 17.1 14.4 83.5
2013 282 17.4 16.1 80.1
2014 272 16.9 16.0 79
2015 276 18.0 15.3 80.1
2016 285 17.0 16.7 83.9
2017 277 16.2 17.0 88.8
2018 266 15.7 16.8 80.1
2019 242 15.4 15.6 75.6
2020 241 15.9 15.0 71
2021 228 14.8 15.3 74.1
2022 245 16.2 15.0 69
2023 246 15.0 16.3 67.5

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 Las Animas Elementary School

Help

YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $12,793
2020 $9,246
2021 $7,883
2022 $12,721
2023 $14,401

Data source: Colorado Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Las Animas 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 410th of 965 Elementary schoolsRanks 616th of 933 Elementary schools
 23.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Las Animas Elementary School)28.641
 12.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Las Animas School District No. Re-1)28.641
 12.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)41.339.9
 1.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Las Animas Elementary School)56.838.7
 18.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Las Animas School District No. Re-1)56.838.7
 18.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)4844.1
 3.9%
4th Grade Math (Las Animas Elementary School)47.722.9
 24.8%
   4th Grade Math (Las Animas School District No. Re-1)47.722.9
 24.8%
   4th Grade Math (Colorado)33.632.7
 0.9%
5th Grade Science (Las Animas Elementary School)35.514.6
 20.9%
   5th Grade Science (Las Animas School District No. Re-1)35.514.6
 20.9%
   5th Grade Science (Colorado)35.933.9
 2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Las Animas Elementary School)48.431.7
 16.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Las Animas School District No. Re-1)48.431.7
 16.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)48.447.8
 0.6%
All Grades English Language Arts (Las Animas Elementary School)46.532.7
 13.8%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Las Animas School District No. Re-1)24.428.5
 4.1%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Colorado)45.843.7
 2.1%
All Grades Math (Las Animas Elementary School)2920.3
 8.7%
   All Grades Math (Las Animas School District No. Re-1)13.814.2
 0.4%
   All Grades Math (Colorado)34.732.9
 1.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students242246
 1.7%
African American16
 500%
American Indian45
 25%
Asian00
Hispanic8991
 2.2%
Pacific Islander01
White141136
 3.5%
Two or More Races77
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients75.6%67.5%
 8.1%

Schools Near Las Animas Elementary School








Frequently Asked Questions about Las Animas Elementary School

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

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

Las Animas Elementary School ranks 577th of 943 Colorado elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Las Animas Elementary School are 55% White, 37% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 2% African American, 2% American Indian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 246 students attended Las Animas Elementary School.


Rate Las Animas Elementary School!



Other helpful SchoolDigger resources...


Compare to nearby schools

COColorado Elementary School Rankings

COColorado District Rankings

Schools in Las Animas, CO

Sign up for updates!

Be the first to know when there is an update for Las Animas Elementary School!




SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Colorado Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.




Diagnostics

None retrieved from Database in 88 milliseconds.