- Enrollment
- 1,352
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Durango, CO
Animas Valley Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Animas Valley Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 080348001066
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 33
📋 Attendance 3
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Animas Valley Elementary School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 89% of Colorado schools.
- #5 of 8
- schools in Durango · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.9:1
- small classes for Colorado
- 30.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Animas Valley Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 89% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Animas Valley Elementary School ranks #5 of 8 schools in Durango, CO.
School address
District: Durango School District No. 9-R · Colorado
NCES ID 080348001066 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Animas Valley Elementary School held near 183 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 17.4 → 17.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 080348001066 · Durango, CO Other · SMALL · TRAD
185 enr · 10.9:1 · 30.9% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Durango High School (1,352 students)
Animas Valley Elementary School held near 183 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 17.4 → 17.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Animas Valley Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Durango High S
Durango High School
1,352 students
- Colorado Conne
Colorado Connections Academy @ Durango
964 students
- Escalante Midd 461
Escalante Middle School
461 students
- Park Elementar 452
Park Elementary School
452 students
- Riverview Elem 374
Riverview Elementary School
374 students
- This school 185
Animas Valley Elementary School
185 students
What this shows Animas Valley Elementary School reports 185 students on the CCD universe file.
How Animas Valley Elementary School compares
Animas Valley Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Colorado and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.9:1 | ▼ 34% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.9% | ▼ 20% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 185 | top 78% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.9:1
Leaner classes than 84% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
185
Bigger than 18% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
30.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% below the Colorado average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
10.9:1
students per teacher
- 34% below state mean
Top 11% in Colorado - lower ratio than 89% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
38.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,729
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $17,910
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.6 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 58.9%
Hispanic or Latino 31.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 5.9%
Two or More 3.8%
Largest group: White at 58.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.0, Animas Valley Elementary School is more mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Durango School District No. 9-R reports $14,729 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Animas Valley Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Durango High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Colorado Connections Academy @ Durango | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Escalante Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Park Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Riverview Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Animas Valley Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 964
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 461
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 452
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 374
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~185 students)
Frequently asked questions about Animas Valley Elementary School
How many students attend Animas Valley Elementary School?
Animas Valley Elementary School has 185 students enrolled. It is a public school in Durango, CO. CCD year-over-year: 188 (2022-23) → 183 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Animas Valley Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Animas Valley Elementary School is 10.9:1, which is 34% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 31% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Animas Valley Elementary School?
30.9% of students at Animas Valley Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Animas Valley Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Animas Valley Elementary School is White at 58.9% of enrollment, in Durango, CO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Animas Valley Elementary School?
Animas Valley Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Animas Valley Elementary School rank among schools in Durango?
By Resource Investment Index, Animas Valley Elementary School ranks #5 of 8 schools in Durango, CO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Durango on the city page.
What other schools are in Durango School District No. 9-R?
Besides Animas Valley Elementary School, Durango School District No. 9-R also operates Durango High School (1,352 students), Colorado Connections Academy @ Durango (964 students), and Escalante Middle School (461 students). See the Durango School District No. 9-R district page for the complete list.