Enrollment
397
Colorado · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
31.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.8:1
vs 16.6:1 Colorado avg
-23% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
72.7%
vs 38.5% Colorado avg
+89% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How La Junta Intermediate School compares with Colorado and U.S. medians
What stands out at La Junta Intermediate School
La Junta Intermediate School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in La Junta, Colorado, enrolling 397 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.8:1 puts it in the smaller third of Colorado schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 72.7% of students qualify for free meals, 89% above the Colorado average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 397 students, its enrollment sits close to the Colorado median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,922 scored Colorado schools.
Against 235 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #155.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (72%) and White (25%) (diversity index 41/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 382 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 42.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 22.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
East Otero School District No. R1 also operates La Junta Jr/Sr High School (501 students) and La Junta Primary School (296 students) alongside La Junta Intermediate 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 La Junta Intermediate School compares
La Junta Intermediate 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,362
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $16,273
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for East Otero School District No. R1, which includes La Junta Intermediate School.
$13,362
Per student
-18%
vs Colorado
Avg $16,273
-19%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 18.6%
State 58.7%
Federal 22.7%
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 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
- 501
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 296
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 90
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Similar elementary 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 (~397 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in La Junta on the city page.
Is La Junta Intermediate School a good school?
La Junta Intermediate School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 78% 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 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.
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