- Enrollment
- 118
- Students per teacher
- 9.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · La Veta, CO
La Veta Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for La Veta Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 080516000853
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 44
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
La Veta Elementary School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Colorado median.
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15:1
- students per teacher
- 45.3%
- free-lunch eligible
- 120
- students enrolled
La Veta Elementary School has class sizes near the Colorado median. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: La Veta School District Re-2 · Colorado
NCES ID 080516000853 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
La Veta Elementary School held near 118 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 8.8 → 13.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 080516000853 · La Veta, CO Other · SMALL · TRAD
120 enr · 15:1 · 45.3% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: La Veta Junior-Senior High School (118 students)
La Veta Elementary School held near 118 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 8.8 → 13.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
How La Veta Elementary School compares
La Veta Elementary 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 | 15:1 | ▼ 10% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.3% | ▲ 18% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 120 | top 86% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15:1
Leaner classes than 47% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
120
Bigger than 12% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
45.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% 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
15:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 41% in Colorado - lower ratio than 59% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
22.5%
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
$19,546
per pupil, district-wide
- above Colorado avg of $17,910
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 70.8%
Hispanic or Latino 24.2%
African American 4.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: White at 70.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.8, La Veta Elementary School is less mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
District finance for La Veta School District Re-2 reports $19,546 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How La Veta Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Veta Junior-Senior High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to La Veta Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
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 (~120 students)
Frequently asked questions about La Veta Elementary School
How many students attend La Veta Elementary School?
La Veta Elementary School has 120 students enrolled. It is a public school in La Veta, CO. CCD year-over-year: 117 (2022-23) → 118 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at La Veta Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at La Veta Elementary School is 15:1, which is 10% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 4% 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 Veta Elementary School?
45.3% of students at La Veta Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of La Veta Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at La Veta Elementary School is White at 70.8% of enrollment, in La Veta, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for La Veta Elementary School?
La Veta Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
What other schools are in La Veta School District Re-2?
Besides La Veta Elementary School, La Veta School District Re-2 also operates La Veta Junior-Senior High School (118 students). See the La Veta School District Re-2 district page for the complete list.