Enrollment
301
Colorado · 2024-25 NCES data
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 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 080510000843
👥 S:T ratio 45
📚 AP courses 15
🌟 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 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 71% of Colorado schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in La Jara · Resource Index
- 35
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.7:1
vs 16.6:1 Colorado avg
-17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
44.5%
vs 38.5% Colorado avg
+16% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Centauri High School compares with Colorado and U.S. medians
What stands out at Centauri High School
Centauri High School is a mid-sized high school in La Jara, Colorado, enrolling 301 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.7:1 puts it in the smaller third of Colorado schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 44.5% of students eligible for free meals.
With 301 students, its enrollment sits close to the Colorado median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,922 scored Colorado schools.
Against 269 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #174.
Its student body is led by White (52%) and Hispanic or Latino (48%) (diversity index 51/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 3 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 284 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 48.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding North Conejos School District No. Re1j spends $10,600 per pupil, 35% below the Colorado average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
North Conejos School District No. Re1j also operates Centauri Middle School (211 students) and La Jara Elementary School (195 students) alongside Centauri High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Centauri High School compares
Centauri High School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$10,600
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $16,273
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for North Conejos School District No. Re1j, which includes Centauri High School.
$10,600
Per student
-35%
vs Colorado
Avg $16,273
-36%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 8.2%
State 82.7%
Federal 9.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 211
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- 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
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Colorado, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~301 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.7:1)
Next steps
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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.
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 35/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in La Jara on the city page.
Is Centauri High School a good school?
Centauri High School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 71% of Colorado schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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