Total enrollment
1,284
-139 (-10%) vs SY 2017-18
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 campuses, with enrollment near 1,284 (2 elementary and 2 high).
7-year change in East Otero School District No. R1
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
4
+1 (+33%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
25%
was 30%
% Hispanic
72%
was 66%
% Black
1%
was 1%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
| 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 7-year window. Combined enrollment now sits at 1,284 students, decreased 10% from the 1,423 reported in SY 2017-18. The school count climbed from 3 to 4 across the same 7-year window. The Hispanic share of public-school enrollment grew from 66% to 72%.
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.