- Enrollment
- 501
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · La Junta, CO
La Junta Intermediate School
Federal NCES profile for La Junta Intermediate School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 080513001974
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 24
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
La Junta Intermediate School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 78% of Colorado schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in La Junta · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.8:1
- small classes for Colorado
- 72.7%
- free-lunch eligible
La Junta Intermediate School has class sizes smaller than 78% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, La Junta Intermediate School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in La Junta, CO.
School address
District: East Otero School District No. R1 · Colorado
NCES ID 080513001974 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
La Junta Intermediate School held near 405 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 31.1 → 32.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 080513001974 · La Junta, CO Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
397 enr · 12.8:1 · 72.7% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: La Junta Jr/Sr High School (501 students)
La Junta Intermediate School held near 405 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 31.1 → 32.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
La Junta Intermediate School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- La Junta Jr/Sr
La Junta Jr/Sr High School
501 students
- This school
La Junta Intermediate School
397 students
- La Junta Prima
La Junta Primary School
296 students
- Tiger Trades A 90
Tiger Trades Academy
90 students
What this shows La Junta Intermediate School reports 397 students on the CCD universe file.
How La Junta Intermediate School compares
La Junta Intermediate School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Colorado and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.8:1 | ▼ 23% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 72.7% | ▲ 89% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 397 | top 43% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.8:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
397
Bigger than 47% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
72.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 89% above the Colorado average of 38.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.8:1
students per teacher
- 23% below state mean
Top 22% in Colorado - lower ratio than 78% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
42.8%
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
$14,582
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $17,910
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 382 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 61 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 72.3%
White 25.2%
Two or More 2.0%
African American 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 72.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.3, La Junta Intermediate School is less mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for East Otero School District No. R1 reports $14,582 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How La Junta Intermediate School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Junta Jr/Sr High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| La Junta Primary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Tiger Trades Academy | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to La Junta Intermediate School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 296
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 90
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~397 students)
Frequently asked questions about La Junta Intermediate School
How many students attend La Junta Intermediate School?
La Junta Intermediate School has 397 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in La Junta, CO. CCD year-over-year: 407 (2022-23) → 405 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at La Junta Intermediate School?
The student-teacher ratio at La Junta Intermediate School is 12.8:1, which is 23% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 18% 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 Junta Intermediate School?
72.7% of students at La Junta Intermediate School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of La Junta Intermediate School?
The largest demographic group at La Junta Intermediate School is Hispanic or Latino at 72.3% of enrollment, in La Junta, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for La Junta Intermediate School?
La Junta Intermediate School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Junta Intermediate School rank among public schools in La Junta?
By Resource Investment Index, La Junta Intermediate School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in La Junta, 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 East Otero School District No. R1?
Besides La Junta Intermediate School, East Otero School District No. R1 also operates La Junta Jr/Sr High School (501 students), La Junta Primary School (296 students), and Tiger Trades Academy (90 students). See the East Otero School District No. R1 district page for the complete list.