Huerfano School District Re-1

Located at 201 East Fifth Street in Walsenburg, Colorado, Huerfano School District Re-1 serves as an essential educational anchor for its surrounding rural remote community. Operating as a traditional, non-charter public school system, the district manages three operational schools that deliver a continuous academic pathway from pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade. Designed to provide a nurturing, small-town atmosphere while maintaining comprehensive educational standards, the district offers local families a stable environment where young learners can build strong foundational skills before advancing toward high school graduation and post-secondary preparation.

For the 2024–2025 academic year, Huerfano School District Re-1 educates a student body of 442 children, reflecting a diverse student population primarily composed of Hispanic and White students alongside multiracial, American Indian, and Black learners. To support these students, the district maintains a well-resourced educator network, employing over 61 full-time equivalent teachers and nearly 15 instructional aides. Backed by an extensive support team that brings the total workforce to more than 165 full-time equivalent staff members, the district is uniquely positioned to deliver personalized classroom attention, individual intervention, and a supportive community atmosphere across all of its campuses.