- Enrollment
- 474
- Students per teacher
- 47.4:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Las Animas, CO
Las Animas High School
Federal NCES profile for Las Animas High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 080525000868
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 86
📋 Attendance 11
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Las Animas High School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Colorado schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Las Animas · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.9:1
- large classes for Colorado
- 40.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Las Animas High School has class sizes larger than 79% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Las Animas High School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Las Animas, CO.
School address
District: Las Animas School District No. Re-1 · Colorado
NCES ID 080525000868 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Las Animas High School grew from 118 students in 2022-23 to 126 in 2023-24 (+6.8%).
Teacher FTE added 7.5 → 8.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+8 students YoY 080525000868 · Las Animas, CO High · SMALL · TRAD
132 enr · 18.9:1 · 40.7% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Academy of Las Animas Online School (474 students)
Las Animas High School grew from 118 students in 2022-23 to 126 in 2023-24 (+6.8%). Teacher FTE added 7.5 → 8.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Las Animas High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Academy of Las
Academy of Las Animas Online School
474 students
- Las Animas Ele
Las Animas Elementary School
209 students
- This school 132
Las Animas High School
132 students
- Las Animas Jun 64
Las Animas Junior High School
64 students
- Jump Start Lea 27
Jump Start Learning Center
27 students
What this shows Las Animas High School reports 132 students on the CCD universe file.
How Las Animas High School compares
Las Animas High School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Colorado and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.9:1 | ▲ 14% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.7% | ▲ 6% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 132 | top 85% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.9:1
Leaner classes than 20% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
132
Bigger than 13% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
40.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% above the Colorado average of 38.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.9:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 79% in Colorado - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
35.6%
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
$15,215
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
Counselors1.9 FTE
Per 69 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 48.5%
Hispanic or Latino 47.7%
Two or More 2.3%
African American 1.5%
Largest group: White at 48.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.6, Las Animas High School is more mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Las Animas School District No. Re-1 reports $15,215 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Las Animas High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Academy of Las Animas Online School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Las Animas Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Las Animas Junior High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jump Start Learning Center | Smaller | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Las Animas High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 209
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 64
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 27
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 65/100
Nationwide high 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 (~132 students)
Frequently asked questions about Las Animas High School
How many students attend Las Animas High School?
Las Animas High School has 132 students enrolled. It is a high school in Las Animas, CO. CCD year-over-year: 118 (2022-23) → 126 (2023-24), up 8.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Las Animas High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Las Animas High School is 18.9:1, which is 14% higher than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 20% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Las Animas High School?
40.7% of students at Las Animas High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Las Animas High School?
The largest demographic group at Las Animas High School is White at 48.5% of enrollment, in Las Animas, CO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Las Animas High School?
Las Animas High School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 Las Animas High School rank among public schools in Las Animas?
By Resource Investment Index, Las Animas High School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Las Animas, CO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Las Animas School District No. Re-1?
Besides Las Animas High School, Las Animas School District No. Re-1 also operates Academy of Las Animas Online School (474 students), Las Animas Elementary School (209 students), and Las Animas Junior High School (64 students). See the Las Animas School District No. Re-1 district page for the complete list.