- Enrollment
- 301
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · La Jara, CO
La Jara Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for La Jara Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 080510000844
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 22
📋 Attendance 27
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
La Jara Elementary School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 76% of Colorado schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in La Jara · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13:1
- small classes for Colorado
- 53.9%
- free-lunch eligible
La Jara Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 76% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, La Jara Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in La Jara, CO.
School address
District: North Conejos School District No. Re1j · Colorado
NCES ID 080510000844 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
La Jara Elementary School shrank from 204 students in 2022-23 to 191 in 2023-24 (-6.4%).
Teacher FTE held 15.5 → 15.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-13 students YoY 080510000844 · La Jara, CO Other · SMALL · TRAD
195 enr · 13:1 · 53.9% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Centauri High School (301 students)
La Jara Elementary School shrank from 204 students in 2022-23 to 191 in 2023-24 (-6.4%). Teacher FTE held 15.5 → 15.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
La Jara Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Centauri High
Centauri High School
301 students
- Centauri Middl
Centauri Middle School
211 students
- This school
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 La Jara Elementary School reports 195 students on the CCD universe file.
How La Jara Elementary School compares
La Jara Elementary 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 | 13:1 | ▼ 22% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.9% | ▲ 40% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 195 | top 77% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13:1
Leaner classes than 67% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
195
Bigger than 19% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
53.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% 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
13:1
students per teacher
- 22% below state mean
Top 24% in Colorado - lower ratio than 76% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
29.2%
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 50.8%
White 48.7%
Two or More 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 50.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.5, La Jara Elementary School is more mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
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 La Jara Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Centauri High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Centauri Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Manassa Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Conejos Alternative Program | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to La Jara Elementary 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
- 190
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 30
- Students per teacher
- 30:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
Nationwide other 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 (~195 students)
Frequently asked questions about La Jara Elementary School
How many students attend La Jara Elementary School?
La Jara Elementary School has 195 students enrolled. It is a public school in La Jara, CO. CCD year-over-year: 204 (2022-23) → 191 (2023-24), down 13.
What is the student-teacher ratio at La Jara Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at La Jara Elementary School is 13:1, which is 22% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 17% 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 La Jara Elementary School?
53.9% of students at La Jara Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of La Jara Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at La Jara Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 50.8% of enrollment, in La Jara, CO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for La Jara Elementary School?
La Jara Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 La Jara Elementary School rank among public schools in La Jara?
By Resource Investment Index, La Jara Elementary School ranks #2 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 La Jara Elementary School, North Conejos School District No. Re1j also operates Centauri High School (301 students), Centauri Middle School (211 students), and Manassa Elementary School (190 students). See the North Conejos School District No. Re1j district page for the complete list.