Enrollment
501
Colorado · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
29.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.3:1
vs 16.6:1 Colorado avg
+4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
63.6%
vs 38.5% Colorado avg
+65% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How La Junta Jr/Sr High School compares with Colorado and U.S. medians
What stands out at La Junta Jr/Sr High School
La Junta Jr/Sr High School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in La Junta, Colorado, enrolling 501 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Colorado schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 63.6% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 501 puts it in the larger third of Colorado schools by headcount.
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 #131.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (72%) and White (23%) (diversity index 42/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 251 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 45.9% 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 7 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
East Otero School District No. R1 also operates La Junta Intermediate School (397 students) and La Junta Primary School (296 students) alongside La Junta Jr/Sr 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 La Junta Jr/Sr High School compares
La Junta Jr/Sr 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for East Otero School District No. R1, which includes La Junta Jr/Sr High 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 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
- 397
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 296
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 90
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Similar other 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 (~501 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.3:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in La Junta on the city page.
Is La Junta Jr/Sr High School a good school?
La Junta Jr/Sr High School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Colorado median. 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 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.
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