- Enrollment
- 501
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · La Junta, CO
La Junta Primary School
Federal NCES profile for La Junta Primary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 080513001975
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
La Junta Primary School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 88% of Colorado schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in La Junta · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 11:1
- small classes for Colorado
- 66.7%
- free-lunch eligible
La Junta Primary School has class sizes smaller than 88% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, La Junta Primary School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in La Junta, CO.
School address
District: East Otero School District No. R1 · Colorado
NCES ID 080513001975 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
La Junta Primary School held near 293 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 28.0 → 28.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 080513001975 · La Junta, CO Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
296 enr · 11:1 · 66.7% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: La Junta Jr/Sr High School (501 students)
La Junta Primary School held near 293 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE held 28.0 → 28.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
La Junta Primary 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
- La Junta Inter
La Junta Intermediate School
397 students
- This school
La Junta Primary School
296 students
- Tiger Trades A 90
Tiger Trades Academy
90 students
What this shows La Junta Primary School reports 296 students on the CCD universe file.
How La Junta Primary School compares
La Junta Primary 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 | 11:1 | ▼ 34% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 66.7% | ▲ 73% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 296 | top 63% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11:1
Leaner classes than 83% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
296
Bigger than 32% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
66.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 73% 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
11:1
students per teacher
- 34% below state mean
Top 12% in Colorado - lower ratio than 88% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
44.3%
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
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 71.3%
White 26.0%
Two or More 2.0%
African American 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 71.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.4, La Junta Primary School is less mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
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 Primary 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 Intermediate School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Tiger Trades Academy | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to La Junta Primary 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
- 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 (~296 students)
Frequently asked questions about La Junta Primary School
How many students attend La Junta Primary School?
La Junta Primary School has 296 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in La Junta, CO. CCD year-over-year: 291 (2022-23) → 293 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at La Junta Primary School?
The student-teacher ratio at La Junta Primary School is 11:1, which is 34% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 30% 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 Primary School?
66.7% of students at La Junta Primary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of La Junta Primary School?
The largest demographic group at La Junta Primary School is Hispanic or Latino at 71.3% of enrollment, in La Junta, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for La Junta Primary School?
La Junta Primary School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower 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 Primary School rank among public schools in La Junta?
By Resource Investment Index, La Junta Primary School ranks #4 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 Primary School, East Otero School District No. R1 also operates La Junta Jr/Sr High School (501 students), La Junta Intermediate School (397 students), and Tiger Trades Academy (90 students). See the East Otero School District No. R1 district page for the complete list.