La Veta School District Re-2

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La Veta, Colorado - 2 schools

An equity score of 94/100 ranks La Veta School District Re-2 #1 of 142 districts in Colorado (state average 50). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $20,729 per pupil, La Veta School District Re-2 ranks #27 of 180 Colorado districts by per-pupil spending (Colorado districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

238
Total Enrollment
2
Schools
$20,729
Per-Pupil Spending
Combined
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

La Veta School District Re-2 operates 2 public schools serving 238 students, placing it among the smallest districts in Colorado. The school portfolio breaks down into 2 combined schools, a small enough portfolio that most families will interact with nearly every campus in the district at some point. These enrollment and school figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 release, and the district is based in Huerfano County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $20,729 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, in the upper half of 180 Colorado districts by per-pupil spending. See how Colorado compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 13.0% local, 81.2% state, and 5.8% federal, a state-revenue-heavy mix that insulates the district somewhat from local property-tax volatility, though it ties funding to state budget cycles. The district's equity score is 94/100, ranked #1 of 142 in Colorado against a state average of 50, notably more even than the typical district in the state for how evenly funding reaches its schools.

a 274.4:1 student-counselor ratio, somewhat 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.

Its largest campus is La Veta Elementary School, enrolling 120 students (50% of the district's total enrollment).

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

That is an overwhelming concentration, leaving the rest of La Veta School District Re-2 a distant remainder — means La Veta School District Re-2-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: combined. 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

94
Equity Score
1 / 142
State Rank
50
State Average

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

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

How La Veta School District Re-2 Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The Colorado districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
School District No. Re-20 Weldon Valley Similar size Lower spending More locally funded
Cheraw School District No. 31 in the County of Otero and S Similar size Lower spending Similar funding mix
Genoa-Hugo School District No. C-113 Similar size Lower spending More locally funded
School District No. Re-3 Frenchman Similar size Higher spending More locally funded
Mountain Valley School District No. Re 1 Similar size Similar spending More locally funded

Comparisons are relative to La Veta School District Re-2's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data and the F-33 Finance Survey.

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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 combined. Total enrollment is 238 students.

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

La Veta School District Re-2 spends $20,729 per student. The district has an equity score of 94/100, ranking #1 in Colorado.

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 94/100, ranking #1 out of 142 districts in Colorado.