Total enrollment
1,284
-94 (-7%) vs SY 2020-21
4 schools in East Otero School District No. R1
Colorado · 1,284 students · 1 city
For families inside East Otero School District No. R1, public-school options total 4 K-12 schools, with enrollment near 1,284 (2 elementary and 2 high).
4-year change in East Otero School District No. R1
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
4
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
How East Otero School District No. R1 ranks
Among districts| Measure | This district | In Colorado | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 1,284 | #63 of 95 | #6,012 of 9,234 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 4 | #71 of 95 | N/A |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 14.2:1 | #28 of 95 | #4,579 of 9,044 |
| Free or reduced-price lunch share ranked highest first | 76.3% | #10 of 94 | #1,448 of 8,164 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 42.1% | #55 of 68 | #3,806 of 6,853 |
Districts need at least 2 schools and 500 students to be ranked. Test proficiency is ranked within the state only, since each state gives a different test. Each rank links to the full list.
Inside East Otero School District No. R1
Since 2017-18, the 3 district schools that reported both years went from 1,423 to 1,194 students (down 16%) and from 90 to 85 full-time teachers (down 6%), as of 2024-25.
Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across each school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25; schools with fewer than 100 students and schools serving specialized populations are left out. Staffing figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data and count only schools that reported students and teachers in both years.
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Junta Jr/Sr High School | La Junta | High | 07-12 | 501 |
| La Junta Intermediate School | La Junta | Elementary | 03-06 | 397 |
| La Junta Primary School | La Junta | Elementary | KG-02 | 296 |
| Tiger Trades Academy | La Junta | High | 05-12 | 90 |
About East Otero School District No. R1
East Otero School District No. R1 is a low-population public-school district in Colorado. The district maintains 4 schools and instructs approximately 1,284 students.
On the level-by-level breakdown, East Otero School District No. R1 comprises 2 elementary and 2 high schools.
Average enrollment per school in East Otero School District No. R1 is about 321, noticeably below the Colorado average of roughly 456.
Over the past 4-year window. Combined enrollment now sits at 1,284 students, decreased 7% from the 1,378 reported in SY 2020-21.
In the discussion threads here, the community for East Otero School District No. R1 discusses school events, board meetings, and seasonal calendars. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.