LAS ANIMAS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

LAS ANIMAS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Las Animas School District No. Re-1 school district, located in LAS ANIMAS, CO with about 266 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 6th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 15 teachers, LAS ANIMAS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

LAS ANIMAS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, located at 530 Poplar Avenue in Las Animas, Colorado, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Las Animas School District. As a primary school, it is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment for young students in the region, focusing on essential academic development, social growth, and the cultivation of fundamental skills necessary for future success.

The school operates under the broader mission of the Las Animas district, which emphasizes community engagement and providing quality education to the local population. By maintaining a presence in this rural Colorado community, the school serves as a central hub for childhood education, aiming to prepare students for their transition into the middle and high school levels within the district. For more detailed information regarding their specific academic programs, extracurricular offerings, or administrative policies, families and community members are encouraged to visit their official website at [la-schools.com](http://la-schools.com).

For more information, contact LAS ANIMAS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (719) 456-1862 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

530 POPLAR AVENUE
LAS ANIMAS, CO 81054-1669
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LAS ANIMAS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in LAS ANIMAS, CO with about 266 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Colorado

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
266
Teachers:
15.79
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 266 students

White
55.6%
Hispanic/Latino
40.2%
Two or more races
2.6%
Black or African American
1.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.4%

Female
52.6%
Male
47.4%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.