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Salida School District No. R-32

627 Oak Street
Salida, CO 81201
(District boundaries shown in map)
10/
10
Top 10%

Top Rankings

Salida School District No. R-32 ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Colorado for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,322 students in Salida School District No. R-32. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Colorado.
51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ in Salida School District No. R-32 have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Colorado public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (CO)
# Schools
6 Schools
1,916 Schools
# Students
1,322 Students
867,675 Students
# Teachers
91 Teachers
52,832 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Salida School District No. R-32, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 176 school districts in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 86% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (CO)
#14 out of 179 school districts
(Top 10%)
44%
33%
58%
45%
(20-21)
45-49%
29%
86%
82%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.32
0.62
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
15%
36%
% Black
1%
5%
% White
81%
50%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $15,933 is higher than the state median of $15,473. The school district revenue/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,164 is less than the state median of $15,791. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
This School District
This State (CO)
Total Revenue
$21 MM
$13,426 MM
Spending
$19 MM
$13,702 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,933
$15,473
Spending / Student
$14,164
$15,791

Best Salida School District No. R-32 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Crest Academy
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
220 12th Street
Salida, CO 81201
(719) 539-2977
Gr: 5-8 | 56 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Salida High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
26 Jones Avenue
Salida, CO 81201
(719) 530-5400
Gr: 9-12 | 404 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #33.
Longfellow Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
425 West 7th Street
Salida, CO 81201
(719) 530-5260
Gr: K-4 | 447 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #44.
Horizons Exploratory Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
310 E 9th Street
Salida, CO 81201
(719) 530-5252
Gr: 9-12 | 38 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #55.
Salida Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
520 Milford Street
Salida, CO 81201
(719) 530-5300
Gr: 5-8 | 311 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: n/an/a
516 Teller Ave
Salida, CO 81201
(719) 530-5237
Gr: PK | 66 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 21%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Salida School District No. R-32?
Salida School District No. R-32 manages 6 public schools serving 1,322 students.
What is the rank of Salida School District No. R-32?
Salida School District No. R-32 is ranked #24 out of 176 school districts in Colorado (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Colorado school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Salida School District No. R-32?
81% of Salida School District No. R-32 students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Salida School District No. R-32?
Salida School District No. R-32 has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What is Salida School District No. R-32's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,164 is less than the state median of $15,791. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 6 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 1,322 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 19%
  • : 86% (Top 30% in CO)
  • : Top 10%
  • : 44% (Top 10%)
  • : 58% (Top 10%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

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