Enrollment
90
Colorado · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
4.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22.5:1
vs 16.6:1 Colorado avg
+36% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
86.4%
vs 38.5% Colorado avg
+124% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Tiger Trades Academy compares with Colorado and U.S. medians
What stands out at Tiger Trades Academy
Tiger Trades Academy is a high-poverty, small combined-grade school in La Junta, Colorado, enrolling 90 students.
Class loads run heavy: 22.5:1 is larger than about 93% of Colorado schools and 36% above the 16.6:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need is high: 86.4% of students qualify for free meals, 124% above the Colorado average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 90 puts it in the smaller third of Colorado schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,922 scored Colorado schools.
Against 22 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #10.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (72%) and White (26%) (diversity index 41/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 84 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Its district draws 22.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 38 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 90 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 6 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
East Otero School District No. R1 also operates La Junta Jr/Sr High School (501 students) and La Junta Intermediate School (397 students) alongside Tiger Trades Academy.
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 Tiger Trades Academy compares
Tiger Trades Academy on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$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
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.
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 72.2%
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for East Otero School District No. R1, which includes Tiger Trades Academy.
$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 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
- 501
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 397
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 296
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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 (~90 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, 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. See all public schools in La Junta on the city page.
Is Tiger Trades Academy a good school?
Tiger Trades Academy earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Colorado schools. 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 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.
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