La Veta School District Re-2

LA VETA, Colorado — 2 schools

238
Total Enrollment
2
Schools
$75,923
Per-Pupil Spending
Other
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

La Veta School District Re-2 operates 2 public schools serving 238 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Colorado. The school portfolio breaks down into 2 other schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 238 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Huerfano County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $75,923 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 13.0% local, 81.2% state, and 5.8% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. Average teacher compensation clocks in at $93,623 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 97/100, ranked #1 of 144 in Colorado against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

a 274.4:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 29.9% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 70.5% White, 25.6% Hispanic or Latino, 3.0% African American across the district's schools.

La Veta Elementary School accounts for 50.4% of all La Veta School District Re-2 student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means La Veta School District Re-2-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: other. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

La Veta School District Re-2 student-counselor ratio is 274:1 — near the typical range (US average ~408) — within the typical range for U.S. public districts

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment — districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Variation between sub-units within La Veta School District Re-2 is typically wider than the La Veta School District Re-2-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

La Veta School District Re-2 chronic absenteeism rate is 29.9% — near the typical range (US average ~28) — aligned with the national post-pandemic baseline of roughly 28% chronic absenteeism

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Variation between sub-units within La Veta School District Re-2 is typically wider than the La Veta School District Re-2-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

5.8%
Federal
81.2%
State
13.0%
Local

Funding Equity

97
Equity Score
1 / 144
State Rank
50
State Average

This district scores well on funding equity, with balanced funding sources and good resource allocation.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Huerfano County county, where this district is located.

$698
Studio/mo
$811
1 BR/mo
$1,013
2 BR/mo
$1,215
3 BR/mo
$1,588
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$93,623
Average annual teacher salary

Source: NCES CCD F-33 (Finance Survey).

Teacher salary data from NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 2 schools in La Veta School District Re-2.

White 70.5%
Hispanic or Latino 25.6%
African American 3.0%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

274.4:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
29.9%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in La Veta School District Re-2

School Enrollment
La Veta Elementary School
120
La Veta Junior-Senior High School
118

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in La Veta School District Re-2?

La Veta School District Re-2 has 2 schools, including 2 other. Total enrollment is 238 students.

How much does La Veta School District Re-2 spend per student?

La Veta School District Re-2 spends $75,923 per student. The district has an equity score of 97/100, ranking #1 in Colorado.

What is the average teacher salary in La Veta School District Re-2?

The average teacher salary in La Veta School District Re-2 is $93,623 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near La Veta School District Re-2?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Huerfano County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of La Veta School District Re-2?

La Veta School District Re-2 students are 70.5% White, 25.6% Hispanic or Latino, 3.0% African American, 0.4% Asian, averaged across 2 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for La Veta School District Re-2?

La Veta School District Re-2 has an equity score of 97/100, ranking #1 out of 144 districts in Colorado. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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