Top Rankings
Strasburg School District 31j ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,187 students in Strasburg School District 31j. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Colorado.
Public Schools in Strasburg School District 31j have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Colorado public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 42% 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
4 Schools
1,916 Schools
# Students
1,187 Students
867,675 Students
# Teachers
71 Teachers
52,832 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Strasburg School District 31j, which is ranked within the top 50% 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 75-79% has decreased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#86 out of 179 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)15-19%
29%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)75-79%
82%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.54
0.62
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
35%
36%
% Black
2%
5%
% White
58%
50%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,114 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,473. The school district revenue/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,455 is less than the state median of $15,791. The school district spending/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$13 MM
$13,426 MM
Spending
$12 MM
$13,702 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,114
$15,473
Spending / Student
$10,455
$15,791
Best Strasburg School District 31j Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Prairie Creek High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1983 Monroe Street
Strasburg, CO 80136
(303) 622-6328
Strasburg, CO 80136
(303) 622-6328
Grades: 9-12
| 11 students
Rank: #22.
Strasburg High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
56729 East Colorado Avenue
Strasburg, CO 80136
(303) 622-9211
Strasburg, CO 80136
(303) 622-9211
Grades: 9-12
| 369 students
Rank: #33.
Strasburg Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
56729 East Colorado Avenue
Strasburg, CO 80136
(303) 622-9211
Strasburg, CO 80136
(303) 622-9211
Grades: PK-5
| 558 students
Rank: #44.
Hemphill Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2100 Wagner
Strasburg, CO 80136
(303) 622-9211
Strasburg, CO 80136
(303) 622-9211
Grades: 6-8
| 249 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Strasburg School District 31j?
Strasburg School District 31j manages 4 public schools serving 1,187 students.
What is the rank of Strasburg School District 31j?
Strasburg School District 31j is ranked #86 out of 176 school districts in Colorado (top 50%) 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: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Strasburg School District 31j?
58% of Strasburg School District 31j students are White, 35% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Strasburg School District 31j?
Strasburg School District 31j has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What is Strasburg School District 31j's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,455 is less than the state median of $15,791. The school district spending/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
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