At a glance
Reported students
209
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
9.12
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
22.9:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–06
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Colorado elementary enrollment
14th percentile
Compared with 1,017 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
132
Las Animas Elementary School: 209 reported students.
State peer staffing position
99th percentile
22.9:1 reported; state peer median 15.1:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 245
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16.28
- Student–teacher ratio
- 15:1
What the reported data says about Las Animas Elementary School
Las Animas Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades KG–06 in Las Animas. It is one of 5 current school records connected to Las Animas School District No. Re-1. NCES reports 209 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,017 elementary schools in Colorado with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 370 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 14th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 22.9:1, above the Colorado median of 15.1:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (55.5%) and Hispanic or Latino (40.2%). English learners represent 0.4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 20.4%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Las Animas Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 22.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 9.12 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0.93 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 0.4%
- Students with disabilities
- 20.4%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 82.3%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0.93
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White55.5%
- Hispanic40.2%
- Black1.4%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.5%
- Multiracial2.4%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Las Animas School District No. Re-1
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Las Animas High School
High · Grades 09–12
132 reported students
Las Animas Junior High School
Middle · Grades 07–08
64 reported students
Jump Start Learning Center
Other · Grades PK–PK
27 reported students
Academy of Las Animas Online School
High · Grades 06–12
474 reported students
Public schools near Las Animas Elementary School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jump Start Learning Center Other · Las Animas School District No. Re-1 | PK–PK | 27 | under 0.1 mi |
| Las Animas High School High · Las Animas School District No. Re-1 | 09–12 | 132 | 0.3 mi |
| Las Animas Junior High School Middle · Las Animas School District No. Re-1 | 07–08 | 64 | 0.3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Las Animas Elementary School
What grades does Las Animas Elementary School serve?
Las Animas Elementary School reports grades KG–06 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Las Animas School District No. Re-1.
How many students attend Las Animas Elementary School?
Las Animas Elementary School reported 209 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 14th percentile among 1,017 Colorado elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 245 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Las Animas Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 22.9:1, based on 209 students and 9.12 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Colorado median for the same school level is 15.1:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Las Animas Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Las Animas Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Las Animas School District No. Re-1 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Las Animas Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
82.3% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Las Animas Elementary School in?
Las Animas Elementary School is part of Las Animas School District No. Re-1, based in Las Animas, CO, which operates 5 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Las Animas Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Jump Start Learning Center (under 0.1 mi), Las Animas High School (0.3 mi), Las Animas Junior High School (0.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.