- Enrollment
- 501
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · La Junta, CO
Tiger Trades Academy
Federal NCES profile for Tiger Trades Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 080513006809
👥 S:T ratio 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 83
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Tiger Trades Academy earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Colorado schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in La Junta · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 22.5:1
- large classes for Colorado
- 86.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Tiger Trades Academy has class sizes larger than 93% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Tiger Trades Academy ranks #1 of 4 public schools in La Junta, CO.
School address
District: East Otero School District No. R1 · Colorado
NCES ID 080513006809 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Tiger Trades Academy grew from 118 students in 2022-23 to 124 in 2023-24 (+5.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 4.4 → 4.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+6 students YoY 080513006809 · La Junta, CO Other · SMALL · TRAD
90 enr · 22.5:1 · 86.4% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: La Junta Jr/Sr High School (501 students)
Tiger Trades Academy grew from 118 students in 2022-23 to 124 in 2023-24 (+5.1%). Teacher FTE lost 4.4 → 4.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Tiger Trades Academy 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
- La Junta Prima
La Junta Primary School
296 students
- This school 90
Tiger Trades Academy
90 students
What this shows Tiger Trades Academy reports 90 students on the CCD universe file.
How Tiger Trades Academy compares
Tiger Trades Academy is a growing 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 | 22.5:1 | ▲ 36% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 86.4% | ▲ 124% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 90 | top 90% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.5:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
90
Bigger than 9% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
86.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 124% 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
22.5:1
students per teacher
- 36% above state mean
Top 93% in Colorado - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
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
Counselors1.1 FTE
Per 84 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 36 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 42.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 6 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 72.2%
White 25.6%
Two or More 2.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 72.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.3, Tiger Trades Academy is less mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
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 Tiger Trades Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Junta Jr/Sr High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| La Junta Intermediate School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| La Junta Primary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Tiger Trades Academy'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
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 (~90 students)
Frequently asked questions about Tiger Trades Academy
How many students attend Tiger Trades Academy?
Tiger Trades Academy has 90 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in La Junta, CO. CCD year-over-year: 118 (2022-23) → 124 (2023-24), up 6.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tiger Trades Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Tiger Trades Academy is 22.5:1, which is 36% higher than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 43% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Tiger Trades Academy?
86.4% of students at Tiger Trades Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Tiger Trades Academy?
The largest demographic group at Tiger Trades Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 72.2% of enrollment, in La Junta, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Tiger Trades Academy?
Tiger Trades Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Tiger Trades Academy rank among public schools in La Junta?
By Resource Investment Index, Tiger Trades Academy ranks #1 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 Tiger Trades Academy, East Otero School District No. R1 also operates La Junta Jr/Sr High School (501 students), La Junta Intermediate School (397 students), and La Junta Primary School (296 students). See the East Otero School District No. R1 district page for the complete list.