Huerfano School District Re-1

WALSENBURG, Colorado — 3 schools

491
Total Enrollment
3
Schools
$23,295
Per-Pupil Spending
Other
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Huerfano School District Re-1 operates 3 public schools serving 491 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Colorado. The school portfolio breaks down into 3 other schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 442 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Huerfano County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $23,295 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 41.6% local, 34.1% state, and 24.3% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. Average teacher compensation clocks in at $90,293 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 77/100, ranked #11 of 144 in Colorado against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

and 68.4% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 51.4% Hispanic or Latino, 42.4% White, 1.3% African American across the district's schools.

Peakview School accounts for 41.0% of all Huerfano School District Re-1 student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Huerfano School District Re-1-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: other. 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

Huerfano School District Re-1 school enrollment varies 2.2× across entities

Huerfano School District Re-1 school enrollment ranges from 82 students (lowest) to 181 students (highest), a spread of 99 students. That relatively narrow ratio reflects an unusually homogeneous campus portfolio — most districts have a wider mix of school sizes. Per-school staffing ratios, programme availability, and capital-renovation cycles often diverge inside the same district based on enrollment shape.

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

Huerfano School District Re-1 has higher-than-average Title I eligibility — 73.2% of the population qualifies for free or reduced-price lunch

free or reduced-price lunch eligibility is the federal threshold for Title I funding allocations, established under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA, 2015). Areas above 75% eligibility receive concentration grants on top of the basic Title I formula. Regions with eligibility this high typically draw a substantially larger federal funding share relative to their local tax base, which can either offset or reinforce existing gaps depending on allocation policy.

Source: ESSA Title I Part A; ED EDFacts file system ESSA Title I Part A; ED EDFacts file system

Huerfano School District Re-1 chronic absenteeism rate is 68.4% — 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?

24.3%
Federal
34.1%
State
41.6%
Local

Funding Equity

77
Equity Score
11 / 144
State Rank
50
State Average

This district scores well on funding equity, with balanced funding sources and good resource allocation.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Huerfano County county, where this district is located.

$698
Studio/mo
$811
1 BR/mo
$1,013
2 BR/mo
$1,215
3 BR/mo
$1,588
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$90,293
Average annual teacher salary

Source: NCES CCD F-33 (Finance Survey).

Teacher salary data from NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 3 schools in Huerfano School District Re-1.

White 42.4%
Hispanic or Latino 51.4%
African American 1.3%
Multiracial 3.4%
Other 1.5%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

68.4%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Huerfano School District Re-1

School Enrollment
Peakview School
181
John Mall Jr/Sr High School
179
Gardner Valley School
Charter
82

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Huerfano School District Re-1?

Huerfano School District Re-1 has 3 schools, including 3 other. Total enrollment is 491 students.

How much does Huerfano School District Re-1 spend per student?

Huerfano School District Re-1 spends $23,295 per student. The district has an equity score of 77/100, ranking #11 in Colorado.

What is the average teacher salary in Huerfano School District Re-1?

The average teacher salary in Huerfano School District Re-1 is $90,293 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Huerfano School District Re-1?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Huerfano County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of Huerfano School District Re-1?

Huerfano School District Re-1 students are 51.4% Hispanic or Latino, 42.4% White, 1.3% African American, averaged across 3 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Huerfano School District Re-1?

Huerfano School District Re-1 has an equity score of 77/100, ranking #11 out of 144 districts in Colorado. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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