Enrollment
67
Combined
DISTRICT 233 · STATE 523
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·BRANSON REORGANIZED SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 82·NCES 080252000141
Branson School
101 SADDLEROCK DRIVE, BRANSON, CO 81027 · (719) 946-5531 · Las Animas County
GRADES PK–12COMBINED43-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL67 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
6.5:1
10 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 11.1:1 · STATE 14.3:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
63%
42 students
DISTRICT 63% · STATE 50%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other combined schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 3 | 4% |
| Grade 1 | 6 | 9% |
| Grade 2 | 3 | 4% |
| Grade 3 | 5 | 7% |
| Grade 4 | 8 | 12% |
| Grade 5 | 1 | 1% |
| Grade 6 | 6 | 9% |
| Grade 7 | 2 | 3% |
| Grade 8 | 9 | 13% |
| Grade 9 | 5 | 7% |
| Grade 10 | 5 | 7% |
| Grade 11 | 6 | 9% |
| Grade 12 | 8 | 12% |
Student demographics
41%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 36% · STATE 62% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Schools most like Branson School
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Branson School this school | 67 | 62.7% | N/A |
| Bethune Public Schools BETHUNE | 99 | 71.7% | 18.4% |
| Mountain Valley School SAGUACHE | 105 | 76.2% | 21.5% |
| De Beque PK-12 School District 49JT DE BEQUE | 179 | 63.7% | 21.2% |
| Pawnee School PK-12 GROVER | 61 | 47.5% | N/A |
| Hi-Plains School District R-23 SEIBERT | 96 | 47.9% | 21.9% |
Matched among Colorado K-12 schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Branson School ranks
Among K-12 schools| Measure | This school | In Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 67 | #30 of 38 |
Ranked against other public K-12 schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
67
-5 (-7%) vs 2020
+148% since 1990-91, when it was 27
Student : Teacher
6.5:1
was 10.3:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 67 | 10.3 | 6.5:1 | 63% (42) |
| 2023-24 | 73 | 13.2 | 5.5:1 | 58% (42) |
| 2022-23 | 69 | 10.8 | 6.4:1 | 55% (38) |
| 2020-21 | 72 | 7 | 10.3:1 | 46% (33) |
| 2017-18 | 79 | 7.6 | 10.3:1 | 61% (48) |
| 2015-16 | 57 | 7 | 8.1:1 | 63% (36) |
| 2010-11 | 10 | 3 | 3.3:1 | 50% (5) |
| 2000-01 | 28 | 4 | 7.0:1 | 68% (19) |
| 1990-91 | 27 | 5 | 5.4:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Branson School.
Since 2017-18: students down 15% (79 to 67); teachers up 35% (7.6 to 10.3).
About Branson School
Branson School is a public very small school serving multiple grade levels in BRANSON, Colorado. The school counted 67 students in 2024-25, covering pre-K through 12. The school is 87% below the average for combined schools in Colorado.
Branson School falls under Branson Reorganized School District No. 82, which has 2 schools enrolling 465 students.
The student body at Branson School is 72% White. It is also 28% Hispanic. Among Las Animas County residents, the White share is about 69%. A diversity index of 41% means there is a 41% chance two randomly chosen students at Branson School are from different groups.
Branson School has 10.3 full-time-equivalent teachers on staff and a student-to-teacher ratio of 6.5:1. Across combined schools in Colorado, the average ratio is 14.3:1. The school has 63% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
American Community Survey estimates for Las Animas County show that the median household earns about $52,074 a year, about 19% of adults have at least a bachelor's degree, and roughly 13% of residents are in poverty. Las Animas County has 12 public schools with about 1,870 students, including Branson School.
Branson School's nearest public school is Branson School Online (less than a tenth of a mile).
Branson School falls in the Rural: Remote locale category, used for schools in rural territory far from an urban area.
Over 4 years, enrollment fell by 5 students, from 72 to 67. Students per teacher dropped from 10.3 in 2020-21 to 6.5 in 2024-25.
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Las Animas County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
14,413
Census ACS
Median income
$52,074
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
19%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
13%
Below federal line
Schools in county
12
1,870 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Branson Reorganized School District No. 82
- Branson School OnlineCombined · 398 students
Nearby schools
- Branson School Online0.0 mi · 398
- DES MOINES HIGH18.2 mi · 50
- DES MOINES ELEMENTARY18.2 mi · 82
- LONGFELLOW ELEMENTARY31.5 mi · 235
- RATON INTERMEDIATE32.0 mi · 246
- Hoehne Schools32.7 mi · 271
Frequently asked questions
About Branson SchoolHow large is Branson School?
Branson School enrolls approximately 67 students in grades PK-12.
What age range does Branson School serve?
Branson School serves students from grade PK through grade 12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Branson School?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Branson School is approximately 6.5:1 (10 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at Branson School?
At Branson School, the student body is approximately 72% White, 28% Hispanic.
What district is Branson School in?
Branson School is part of Branson Reorganized School District No. 82.
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