Bent County Schools & Education
Bent County, Colorado
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
1/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Lower Signal
Graduation Rate
57.9%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
57.9%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 83.1%
Per-Pupil Spending
$5,152
National avg $13,239
State avg $7,447
School Score
1/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 36/100
State Score Position
#63
of 63 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Bent County
Measured School Summary
Bent County faces educational challenges with a school score of 1/100 and a graduation rate of 57.9%, falling below typical benchmarks.
Funding Context
At $5,152 per pupil, Bent County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 97% below the Colorado average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 25.2 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 31% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Bent County before comparing districts
County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.
Local context that changes the interpretation
6 public schools and 2 districts are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.
Overall screen
1/100
Lower measured signal. Ranks #63 of 63 Colorado counties with school score data.
Completion
57.9%
25.2 pts below the state average
Funding context
$5,152
$2,295 below the state average
School coverage
6
2 districts represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
The county-level signal is lower, so review individual schools and local records before interpreting the score. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Bent County has 6 public schools across 2 districts, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.
Verify local rules
Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.
What Bent County school data means before you move
County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.
Small-system county
Bent County has a compact public-school footprint. A single school change, boundary rule, or district update can move the lived experience more than the county score suggests.
State position
#63
of 63 Colorado counties with school score data. The county score is 35 points below the state average.
Data confidence
Usable
3 of 5 county signals are present, and 100% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.
K-12 continuity check
These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.
Las Animas School District No. Re-1
Elementary to high school visible
491 students
4 listed schools in this county slice.
McClave School District No. Re-2
Elementary and high visible
258 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Las Animas School District No. Re-1 is the largest listed district slice, with 5 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.
What the data cannot tell you
NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.
Questions to ask before choosing an address
Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Bent County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Bent County district systems?
What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?
If we need a program not visible in the NCES flags, which district office can confirm current offerings?
Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?
Education Overview
About Schools in Bent County, Colorado
This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.
Focused Rural Educational Infrastructure
Bent County supports 749 students through 6 public schools managed by two local districts. The landscape includes two elementary schools, one middle school, and two high schools.
Las Animas and McClave Districts
Las Animas School District No. Re-1 is the primary provider with 822 students across 5 schools. No charter schools operate in the county, leaving education entirely to the two traditional districts.
Small-Town Feel with Rural Roots
The county features four rural schools and two town schools, with an average enrollment of 125 students. Las Animas Elementary is the largest facility, serving 246 students in a close-knit environment.
School Overview
Total Schools
6
in Bent County
Reported Enrollment
749
6 schools reporting
School Districts
2
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
2 School Districts in Bent County
Las Animas School District No. Re-1
McClave School District No. Re-2
6 Public Schools in Bent County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Every NCES public school remains listed here; no school-level profile pages are included in the current generated coverage for this county.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 6 of 6 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Las Animas Elementary School | Record | Las Animas School District No. Re-1 | LAS ANIMAS, 81054Town: Remote | KG–6 | Primary | 246 |
| McClave Elementary School | Record | McClave School District No. Re-2 | MC CLAVE, 81057Rural: Remote | PK–6 | Primary | 147 |
| Las Animas High School | Record | Las Animas School District No. Re-1 | LAS ANIMAS, 81054Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 118 |
| McClave Undivided High School | Record | McClave School District No. Re-2 | MC CLAVE, 81057Rural: Remote | 7–12 | High | 111 |
| Las Animas Junior High School | Record | Las Animas School District No. Re-1 | LAS ANIMAS, 81054Rural: Fringe | 7–8 | Middle | 90 |
| Jump Start Learning Center | Record | Las Animas School District No. Re-1 | LAS ANIMAS, 81054Town: Remote | PK | Other | 37 |
Las Animas Elementary School
Las Animas School District No. Re-1
LAS ANIMAS, 81054 / Town: Remote
McClave Elementary School
McClave School District No. Re-2
MC CLAVE, 81057 / Rural: Remote
Las Animas High School
Las Animas School District No. Re-1
LAS ANIMAS, 81054 / Rural: Fringe
McClave Undivided High School
McClave School District No. Re-2
MC CLAVE, 81057 / Rural: Remote
Las Animas Junior High School
Las Animas School District No. Re-1
LAS ANIMAS, 81054 / Rural: Fringe
Jump Start Learning Center
Las Animas School District No. Re-1
LAS ANIMAS, 81054 / Town: Remote
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$5,152
State avg $7,447
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Schools in Bent County, Colorado — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Bent County, Colorado?
Bent County supports 749 students through 6 public schools managed by two local districts. The landscape includes two elementary schools, one middle school, and two high schools.
What are the major school districts in Bent County, Colorado?
Las Animas School District No. Re-1 is the primary provider with 822 students across 5 schools. No charter schools operate in the county, leaving education entirely to the two traditional districts.
What is the school experience like in Bent County?
The county features four rural schools and two town schools, with an average enrollment of 125 students. Las Animas Elementary is the largest facility, serving 246 students in a close-knit environment.
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Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.