Las Animas County Schools & Education
Las Animas County, Colorado
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
21/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Lower Signal
Graduation Rate
84.9%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
84.9%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 83.1%
Per-Pupil Spending
$6,183
National avg $13,239
State avg $7,447
School Score
21/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 36/100
State Score Position
#48
of 63 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Las Animas County
Measured School Summary
Las Animas County faces educational challenges with a school score of 21/100 and a graduation rate of 84.9%, falling below typical benchmarks.
Funding Context
At $6,183 per pupil, Las Animas County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 42% below the Colorado average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 1.8 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 17% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Las Animas 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
12 public schools and 6 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
21/100
Lower measured signal. Ranks #48 of 63 Colorado counties with school score data.
Completion
84.9%
1.8 pts above the state average
Funding context
$6,183
$1,264 below the state average
School coverage
12
6 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
Las Animas County has 12 public schools across 6 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 Las Animas 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.
Review-carefully county
Las Animas County has a lower measured county-level school signal. Use the school table to look for specific districts or grade bands that may differ from the county average.
State position
#48
of 63 Colorado counties with school score data. The county score is 15 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.
Trinidad School District 1 in the county of Las Animas and
Elementary to high school visible
796 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
Branson Reorganized School District No. 82
Other grade structure
442 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
Hoehne Reorganized School District No. 3
Other grade structure
319 students
1 listed school in this county slice.
Primero Reorganized School District No. 2
Elementary and high visible
258 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Trinidad School District 1 in the county of Las Animas and is the largest listed district slice, with 3 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 Las Animas County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Las Animas County district systems?
What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?
Which charter, magnet, or virtual options require a lottery, application window, separate transportation plan, or address eligibility check?
Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?
Education Overview
About Schools in Las Animas 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.
Rural Schools and Broad Districts
Las Animas County distributes 1,967 students across 12 public schools and six different school districts. This rural network includes 4 elementary schools and 4 high schools, along with 3 specialized 'other' category schools.
Trinidad and Branson Lead
Trinidad School District 1 is the primary provider with 796 students across three schools. The Branson Reorganized School District No. 82 also plays a key role, largely through its digital and alternative offerings.
The Essence of Rural Learning
Education in Las Animas is predominantly rural, with 10 of the 12 schools situated in quiet, open settings. The average school size is small at 164 students, though Fisher's Peak Elementary serves as a larger local hub with 403 students.
School Overview
Total Schools
12
in Las Animas County
Reported Enrollment
1,967
12 schools reporting
School Districts
6
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
6 School Districts in Las Animas County
Trinidad School District 1 in the county of Las Animas and
Branson Reorganized School District No. 82
Hoehne Reorganized School District No. 3
Primero Reorganized School District No. 2
Aguilar Reorganized School District No. 6
Kim Reorganized School District No. 88
12 Public Schools in Las Animas 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 12 of 12 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fisher's Peak Elementary School | Record | Trinidad School District 1 in the county of Las Animas and | TRINIDAD, 81082Rural: Fringe | KG–5 | Primary | 403 |
| Branson School Online | Record | Branson Reorganized School District No. 82 | BRANSON, 81027Rural: Remote | KG–12 | Virtual | 373 |
| Hoehne Schools | Record | Hoehne Reorganized School District No. 3 | HOEHNE, 81046Rural: Distant | PK–12 | Other | 319 |
| Trinidad High School | Record | Trinidad School District 1 in the county of Las Animas and | TRINIDAD, 81082Town: Remote | 9–12 | High | 213 |
| Trinidad Middle School | Record | Trinidad School District 1 in the county of Las Animas and | TRINIDAD, 81082Town: Remote | 6–8 | Middle | 180 |
| Primero Elementary School | Record | Primero Reorganized School District No. 2 | WESTON, 81091Rural: Remote | PK–5 | Primary | 145 |
| Primero Junior-Senior High School | Record | Primero Reorganized School District No. 2 | WESTON, 81091Rural: Remote | 6–12 | High | 113 |
| Branson School | Record | Branson Reorganized School District No. 82 | BRANSON, 81027Rural: Remote | PK–12 | Other | 69 |
| Aguilar Elementary School | Record | Aguilar Reorganized School District No. 6 | AGUILAR, 81020Rural: Remote | PK–5 | Primary | 65 |
| Aguilar Junior-Senior High School | Record | Aguilar Reorganized School District No. 6 | AGUILAR, 81020Rural: Remote | 6–12 | High | 54 |
| Kim Undivided High School | Record | Kim Reorganized School District No. 88 | KIM, 81049Rural: Remote | 6–12 | High | 21 |
| Kim Elementary School | Record | Kim Reorganized School District No. 88 | KIM, 81049Rural: Remote | PK–5 | Primary | 12 |
Fisher's Peak Elementary School
Trinidad School District 1 in the county of Las Animas and
TRINIDAD, 81082 / Rural: Fringe
Branson School Online
Branson Reorganized School District No. 82
BRANSON, 81027 / Rural: Remote
Hoehne Schools
Hoehne Reorganized School District No. 3
HOEHNE, 81046 / Rural: Distant
Trinidad High School
Trinidad School District 1 in the county of Las Animas and
TRINIDAD, 81082 / Town: Remote
Trinidad Middle School
Trinidad School District 1 in the county of Las Animas and
TRINIDAD, 81082 / Town: Remote
Primero Elementary School
Primero Reorganized School District No. 2
WESTON, 81091 / Rural: Remote
Primero Junior-Senior High School
Primero Reorganized School District No. 2
WESTON, 81091 / Rural: Remote
Branson School
Branson Reorganized School District No. 82
BRANSON, 81027 / Rural: Remote
Aguilar Elementary School
Aguilar Reorganized School District No. 6
AGUILAR, 81020 / Rural: Remote
Aguilar Junior-Senior High School
Aguilar Reorganized School District No. 6
AGUILAR, 81020 / Rural: Remote
Kim Undivided High School
Kim Reorganized School District No. 88
KIM, 81049 / Rural: Remote
Kim Elementary School
Kim Reorganized School District No. 88
KIM, 81049 / Rural: Remote
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$6,183
State avg $7,447
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Schools in Las Animas County, Colorado — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Las Animas County, Colorado?
Las Animas County distributes 1,967 students across 12 public schools and six different school districts. This rural network includes 4 elementary schools and 4 high schools, along with 3 specialized 'other' category schools.
What are the major school districts in Las Animas County, Colorado?
Trinidad School District 1 is the primary provider with 796 students across three schools. The Branson Reorganized School District No. 82 also plays a key role, largely through its digital and alternative offerings.
What is the school experience like in Las Animas County?
Education in Las Animas is predominantly rural, with 10 of the 12 schools situated in quiet, open settings. The average school size is small at 164 students, though Fisher's Peak Elementary serves as a larger local hub with 403 students.
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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.