Photo: formulanone · CC BY-SA 2.0Strasburg’s public schools outscore 72% of Colorado districts
The grade covers the public school district serving Strasburg, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Colorado, not nationally.
From Colorado state tests taken in spring 2022, when 66% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Strasburg’s schools, in brief
Against towns with similar incomes
Among the 123 Colorado towns with household incomes within a quarter of Strasburg’s, its schools beat 40%, lower than their 72% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Results trail the state
In spring 2022, 40% of tested students were proficient in reading and 29% in math, against 45% and 32% statewide; 66% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓
Graduation
90–94% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 83% across Colorado (the state reports Strasburg’s rate as a range). Districts ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $12,401 per student, against $15,889 across Colorado (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
One elementary school, then one middle and one high school
From grade 6 the district’s path is Hemphill Middle School, then Strasburg High School. Enrollment is up 10% since 2020–21. See the path ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind Strasburg’s grade
B+: better than 72% of Colorado school districts, #79 of 159 Colorado towns. Graduation is above the Colorado average; test scores are below it.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Strasburg, with each school’s own grade.
Pre-K in Strasburg
Strasburg Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 544 students · 17:1 students per teacher
Kindergarten in Strasburg
Strasburg Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 544 students · 17:1 students per teacher
1st grade in Strasburg
Strasburg Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 544 students · 17:1 students per teacher
2nd grade in Strasburg
Strasburg Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 544 students · 17:1 students per teacher
3rd grade in Strasburg
Strasburg Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 544 students · 17:1 students per teacher
4th grade in Strasburg
Strasburg Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 544 students · 17:1 students per teacher
5th grade in Strasburg
Strasburg Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 544 students · 17:1 students per teacher
6th grade in Strasburg
Hemphill Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 250 students · 16:1 students per teacher
7th grade in Strasburg
Hemphill Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 250 students · 16:1 students per teacher
8th grade in Strasburg
Hemphill Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 250 students · 16:1 students per teacher
9th grade in Strasburg
Strasburg High School
Grades 9–12 · 364 students · 22:1 students per teacher
10th grade in Strasburg
Strasburg High School
Grades 9–12 · 364 students · 22:1 students per teacher
11th grade in Strasburg
Strasburg High School
Grades 9–12 · 364 students · 22:1 students per teacher
12th grade in Strasburg
Strasburg High School
Grades 9–12 · 364 students · 22:1 students per teacher
Strasburg’s public schools are run by Strasburg School District 31J. Parts of Strasburg (12% of its land) are served by Byers School District 32J instead. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
The district
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Below the state in reading
Strasburg vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Colorado towns that share Strasburg’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Strasburg | B+ | Strasburg School District 31J |
Every school in Strasburg
3 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Colorado’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Left off: 1 public program with fewer than 25 students (Prairie Creek High School).
Questions about Strasburg’s schools
Are Strasburg’s schools good?
By Colorado’s own tests, yes: the public schools Strasburg children attend outscore 72% of Colorado’s school districts on tests and graduation, a B+ Schools grade, #79 of 159 Colorado towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 40%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Strasburg in?
Strasburg School District 31J, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 1,180 students in 4 schools (2024–25). Small parts of Strasburg are served by Byers School District 32J.
Where do Strasburg kids go to high school?
Strasburg High School, with 364 students; its own test results earn a B+.
What is Strasburg’s graduation rate?
90–94% of the class of 2023 in Strasburg School District 31J graduated in four years, against 83% across Colorado.
How much does Strasburg spend per student?
$12,401 in Strasburg School District 31J (FY2024), against $15,889 across Colorado. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Parents talk
What Strasburg families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Strasburg → They have their own page.
School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Colorado. Stars are from neighbors.