- Enrollment
- 397
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · La Junta, CO
La Junta Jr/Sr High School
Federal NCES profile for La Junta Jr/Sr High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 080513006484
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 50
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
La Junta Jr/Sr High School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Colorado median.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in La Junta · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.3:1
- students per teacher
- 63.6%
- free-lunch eligible
La Junta Jr/Sr High School has class sizes near the Colorado median. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, La Junta Jr/Sr High School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in La Junta, CO.
School address
District: East Otero School District No. R1 · Colorado
NCES ID 080513006484 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-35 students YoY
La Junta Jr/Sr High School shrank from 539 students in 2022-23 to 504 in 2023-24 (-6.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 29.2 → 27.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-35 students YoY 080513006484 · La Junta, CO Other · MID · TRAD
501 enr · 17.3:1 · 63.6% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: La Junta Intermediate School (397 students)
La Junta Jr/Sr High School shrank from 539 students in 2022-23 to 504 in 2023-24 (-6.5%). Teacher FTE lost 29.2 → 27.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
La Junta Jr/Sr High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
La Junta Jr/Sr High School
501 students
- La Junta Inter
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 Jr/Sr High School reports 501 students on the CCD universe file.
How La Junta Jr/Sr High School compares
La Junta Jr/Sr 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 | 17.3:1 | ▲ 4% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 63.6% | ▲ 65% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 501 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.3:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
501
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
63.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 65% 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
17.3:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 66% in Colorado - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
45.9%
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 251 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 59 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 7 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 72.3%
White 23.2%
Two or More 2.4%
African American 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 72.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.3, La Junta Jr/Sr High School is less mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
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 Jr/Sr High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Junta Intermediate School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower 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 Jr/Sr High 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 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 (~501 students)
Frequently asked questions about La Junta Jr/Sr High School
How many students attend La Junta Jr/Sr High School?
La Junta Jr/Sr High School has 501 students enrolled. It is a public school in La Junta, CO. CCD year-over-year: 539 (2022-23) → 504 (2023-24), down 35.
What is the student-teacher ratio at La Junta Jr/Sr High School?
The student-teacher ratio at La Junta Jr/Sr High School is 17.3:1, which is 4% higher than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at La Junta Jr/Sr High School?
63.6% of students at La Junta Jr/Sr High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of La Junta Jr/Sr High School?
The largest demographic group at La Junta Jr/Sr High School is Hispanic or Latino at 72.3% of enrollment, in La Junta, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for La Junta Jr/Sr High School?
La Junta Jr/Sr High School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Jr/Sr High School rank among public schools in La Junta?
By Resource Investment Index, La Junta Jr/Sr High School ranks #2 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 Jr/Sr High School, East Otero School District No. R1 also operates La Junta Intermediate School (397 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.