Las Animas Junior High School

Las Animas School District No. Re-1
1021 2ND STREET
LAS ANIMAS, CO 81054
90 Students
Middle School 7th - 8th
School Overview
Las Animas Junior High School, located at 1021 2nd Street in Las Animas, Colorado, serves as a key educational institution within the Las Animas School District RE-1. As a junior high facility, it is dedicated to supporting students during the critical transitional years of early adolescence, typically bridging the gap between elementary education and high school. The school operates with a commitment to providing a structured learning environment that focuses on academic development, personal growth, and the preparation of students for the rigors of secondary education.

The school is an integral part of the small, close-knit community of Las Animas. By emphasizing core curriculum standards alongside the social and emotional development of its student body, the junior high aims to foster a supportive atmosphere where local youth can thrive. Prospective parents and community members can access further information regarding school policies, academic calendars, and district resources through their official website at http://la-schools.com.
90
Total Students
6.8
Full-Time Teachers
13.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
57.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Hispanic
    46 (51.1 %)
  • White
    39 (43.3 %)
  • Two or More
    2 (2.2 %)
  • American Indian
    2 (2.2 %)
  • Black
    1 (1.1 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Las Animas School District No. Re-1
Phone: (719)456-0228
Website: http://la-schools.com
Grade Range: 7th - 8th
Total Students: 90
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 6.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 48
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 4

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 7 45
Grade 8 45
Gender Ratio