Serving 183 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Animas Valley Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 183 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 43%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Animas Valley Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Animas Valley Elementary School's student population of 183 students has declined by 29% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
183 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
School Rankings
Animas Valley Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Animas Valley Elementary School is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#881 out of 1779 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
15:1
American Indian
7%
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
29%
36%
Black
n/a
5%
White
57%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Animas Valley Elementary School's ranking?
Animas Valley Elementary School is ranked #881 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Animas Valley Elementary School often compared to?
Animas Valley Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Park Elementary School, Riverview Elementary School, Bayfield Intermediate School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Animas Valley Elementary School?
183 students attend Animas Valley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Animas Valley Elementary School students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are American Indian, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Animas Valley Elementary School?
Animas Valley Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Animas Valley Elementary School offer ?
Animas Valley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Animas Valley Elementary School part of?
Animas Valley Elementary School is part of Durango School District No. 9-R.
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Last Day of School (Events)
May 23, 2025 (Friday)
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