- Enrollment
- 211
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
High school (grades 9-12) · La Jara, CO
Centauri High School
Federal NCES profile for Centauri High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 080510000843
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 43
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Centauri High School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 71% of Colorado schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in La Jara · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.7:1
- small classes for Colorado
- 44.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Centauri High School has class sizes smaller than 71% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Centauri High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in La Jara, CO.
School address
District: North Conejos School District No. Re1j · Colorado
NCES ID 080510000843 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-23 students YoY
Centauri High School shrank from 326 students in 2022-23 to 303 in 2023-24 (-7.1%).
Teacher FTE added 22.9 → 23.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-23 students YoY 080510000843 · La Jara, CO High · SMALL · TRAD
301 enr · 13.7:1 · 44.5% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Centauri Middle School (211 students)
Centauri High School shrank from 326 students in 2022-23 to 303 in 2023-24 (-7.1%). Teacher FTE added 22.9 → 23.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Centauri High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Centauri High School
301 students
- Centauri Middl
Centauri Middle School
211 students
- La Jara Elemen
La Jara Elementary School
195 students
- Manassa Elemen
Manassa Elementary School
190 students
- North Conejos 30
North Conejos Alternative Program
30 students
What this shows Centauri High School reports 301 students on the CCD universe file.
How Centauri High School compares
Centauri High School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Colorado and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.7:1 | ▼ 17% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.5% | ▲ 16% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 301 | top 62% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.7:1
Leaner classes than 60% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
301
Bigger than 32% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
44.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% above the Colorado average of 38.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.7:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 29% in Colorado - lower ratio than 71% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
48.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,862
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $17,910
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.1 FTE
Per 284 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 40 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 51.5%
Hispanic or Latino 47.8%
African American 0.3%
Two or More 0.3%
Largest group: White at 51.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.6, Centauri High School is more mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 3
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for North Conejos School District No. Re1j reports $11,862 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Centauri High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Centauri Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| La Jara Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Manassa Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Conejos Alternative Program | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Centauri High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 195
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 190
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 30
- Students per teacher
- 30:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~301 students)
Frequently asked questions about Centauri High School
How many students attend Centauri High School?
Centauri High School has 301 students enrolled. It is a high school in La Jara, CO. CCD year-over-year: 326 (2022-23) → 303 (2023-24), down 23.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Centauri High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Centauri High School is 13.7:1, which is 17% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Centauri High School?
44.5% of students at Centauri High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Centauri High School?
The largest demographic group at Centauri High School is White at 51.5% of enrollment, in La Jara, CO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Centauri High School?
Centauri High School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Centauri High School rank among public schools in La Jara?
By Resource Investment Index, Centauri High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in La Jara, CO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in North Conejos School District No. Re1j?
Besides Centauri High School, North Conejos School District No. Re1j also operates Centauri Middle School (211 students), La Jara Elementary School (195 students), and Manassa Elementary School (190 students). See the North Conejos School District No. Re1j district page for the complete list.