Hoehne Reorganized School District No. 3

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Trinidad, Colorado - 1 schools

An equity score of 38/100 ranks Hoehne Reorganized School District No. 3 #102 of 142 districts in Colorado (state average 50). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $11,742 per pupil, Hoehne Reorganized School District No. 3 ranks #151 of 180 Colorado districts by per-pupil spending (Colorado districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

319
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$11,742
Per-Pupil Spending
Combined
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Hoehne Reorganized School District No. 3 operates 1 public schools serving 319 students, placing it among the smallest districts in Colorado. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 combined schools, a small enough portfolio that most families will interact with nearly every campus in the district at some point. These enrollment and school figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 release, and the district is based in Las Animas County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $11,742 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, in the lower half of 180 Colorado districts by per-pupil spending. See how Colorado compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 37.7% local, 53.6% state, and 8.7% federal, a state-revenue-heavy mix that insulates the district somewhat from local property-tax volatility, though it ties funding to state budget cycles. The district's equity score is 38/100, ranked #102 of 142 in Colorado against a state average of 50, notably less even than the typical district in the state for how evenly funding reaches its schools.

a 343:1 student-counselor ratio, well above the ASCA benchmark though still under the roughly 408:1 national average, and 32.8% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 60.1% Hispanic or Latino, 37.3% White, 1.8% Asian across the district's schools.

Its largest campus is Hoehne Schools, enrolling 271 students (100% of the district's total enrollment).

Hoehne Schools accounts for 85.0% of all Hoehne Reorganized School District No. 3 student enrollment

That is an overwhelming concentration, leaving the rest of Hoehne Reorganized School District No. 3 a distant remainder — means Hoehne Reorganized School District No. 3-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: combined. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Hoehne Reorganized School District No. 3 student-counselor ratio is 343:1 — near the typical range (US average ~408) — within the typical range for U.S. public districts

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment, districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Variation between sub-units within Hoehne Reorganized School District No. 3 is typically wider than the Hoehne Reorganized School District No. 3-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Hoehne Reorganized School District No. 3 chronic absenteeism rate is 32.8% — high (typically associated with higher-than-average disruption; recent CRDC data showed elevated rates persisting after pandemic-era schooling changes)

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason, illness, family obligations, or disengagement Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

8.7%
Federal
53.6%
State
37.7%
Local

Funding Equity

38
Equity Score
102 / 142
State Rank
50
State Average

This district scores below average on funding equity. High reliance on local revenue or lower spending may contribute.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 1 schools in Hoehne Reorganized School District No. 3.

White 37.3%
Hispanic or Latino 60.1%
Asian 1.8%
Multiracial 0.7%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

343:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
32.8%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Hoehne Reorganized School District No. 3

School Enrollment
Hoehne Schools
271

How Hoehne Reorganized School District No. 3 Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The Colorado districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Sargent School District No. Re-33j Similar size Higher spending Similar funding mix
Plateau Valley School District No. 50 in the County of Mesa Similar size Higher spending More locally funded
School District No. Re-4 Buffalo Similar size Higher spending Similar funding mix
Swink School District No. 33 in the County of Otero and St Similar size Higher spending Less locally funded
Cripple Creek-Victor School District No. Re-1 Similar size Higher spending More locally funded

Comparisons are relative to Hoehne Reorganized School District No. 3's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data and the F-33 Finance Survey.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Hoehne Reorganized School District No. 3?

Hoehne Reorganized School District No. 3 has 1 school, including 1 combined. Total enrollment is 319 students.

How much does Hoehne Reorganized School District No. 3 spend per student?

Hoehne Reorganized School District No. 3 spends $11,742 per student. The district has an equity score of 38/100, ranking #102 in Colorado.

What is the demographic composition of Hoehne Reorganized School District No. 3?

Hoehne Reorganized School District No. 3 students are 60.1% Hispanic or Latino, 37.3% White, 1.8% Asian, averaged across 1 school. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Hoehne Reorganized School District No. 3?

Hoehne Reorganized School District No. 3 has an equity score of 38/100, ranking #102 out of 142 districts in Colorado.