Enrollment
296
Elementary
DISTRICT 347 · STATE 379
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·EAST OTERO SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. R1·NCES 080513001975
La Junta Primary School
601 TOPEKA AVENUE, LA JUNTA, CO 81050 · (719) 384-2991 · Otero County
GRADES KG–02ELEMENTARY33-TOWNTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL296 STUDENTS
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allk12 Grade
Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
11.4:1
26 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 13.0:1 · STATE 16.6:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
76%
226 students
DISTRICT 79% · STATE 50%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 100 | 34% |
| Grade 1 | 106 | 36% |
| Grade 2 | 90 | 30% |
Student demographics
42%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 42% · STATE 62% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
Based on grade levels within East Otero School District No. R1. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like La Junta Primary School
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Junta Primary School this school | 296 | 76.4% | N/A |
| Highland Park Elementary School PUEBLO | 276 | 75.4% | 14.3% |
| Mountain View Elementary School LONGMONT | 321 | 76.6% | 21.1% |
| Bill Metz Elementary School MONTE VISTA | 253 | 75.9% | 24.4% |
| Centennial Elementary School BROOMFIELD | 293 | 76.1% | 19.2% |
| Welby Community School of the Arts DENVER | 308 | 72.7% | 27.1% |
Matched among Colorado elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where La Junta Primary School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Colorado | In Otero County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 296 | #726 of 1,056 | #3 of 7 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 11.4:1 | #33 of 896 | N/A |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 42.4% | #629 of 896 | N/A |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 76.4% | #194 of 983 | #4 of 6 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -13.2% | #415 of 664 | N/A |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
296
-6 (-2%) vs 2020
-20% since 2010-11, when it was 372
Student : Teacher
11.4:1
was 12.1:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 296 | 25.9 | 11.4:1 | 76% (226) |
| 2023-24 | 293 | 28.1 | 10.4:1 | 78% (228) |
| 2022-23 | 291 | 28 | 10.4:1 | 71% (208) |
| 2020-21 | 302 | 25 | 12.1:1 | 78% (235) |
| 2017-18 | 341 | 25.1 | 13.6:1 | 81% (275) |
| 2015-16 | 320 | 21 | 15.2:1 | 76% (244) |
| 2010-11 | 372 | 23 | 16.2:1 | 86% (321) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for La Junta Primary School.
Since 2017-18: students down 13% (341 to 296); teachers up 4% (25.1 to 25.9).
About La Junta Primary School
This page covers La Junta Primary School, a low-enrollment elementary school in LA JUNTA, Colorado. The school runs kindergarten through 2 and enrolls 296 students. That compares with an average of about 379 students for elementary schools in Colorado.
East Otero School District No. R1 is the district for La Junta Primary School. It has 4 schools and 1,284 students.
Hispanic students are 71% of those enrolled at La Junta Primary School. Next come 26% White and 2% multiracial. That compares with about 42% Hispanic among all Otero County residents. A diversity index of 42% means there is a 42% chance two randomly chosen students at La Junta Primary School are from different groups.
Its ratio of 11.4:1 is based on 25.9 full-time-equivalent teachers. The average for elementary schools in Colorado is 16.6:1, so this school has fewer students per teacher. In all, 76% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch.
In the wider Otero County area, the median household earns about $54,037 a year, about 18% of adults have at least a bachelor's degree, and the poverty rate is about 15%. La Junta Primary School shares Otero County with 14 other public schools.
La Junta Primary School's nearest public school is La Junta Intermediate School (about 1.0 miles). Inside a five-mile radius, there are 5 other public schools.
La Junta Primary School has an NCES locale of Town: Remote.
Over 4 years, enrollment stayed close to where it was, going from 302 to 296.
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Otero County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
18,321
Census ACS
Median income
$54,037
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
18%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
15%
Below federal line
Schools in county
15
3,027 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in East Otero School District No. R1
- La Junta Jr/Sr High SchoolHigh · 501 students
- La Junta Intermediate SchoolElementary · 397 students
- Tiger Trades AcademyHigh · 90 students
Other schools in LA JUNTA
- La Junta Jr/Sr High SchoolHigh · 501 students
- La Junta Intermediate SchoolElementary · 397 students
- Tiger Trades AcademyHigh · 90 students
Nearby schools
- La Junta Intermediate School1.0 mi · 397
- La Junta Jr/Sr High School1.3 mi · 501
- Tiger Trades Academy1.8 mi · 90
- Swink Junior-Senior High School4.3 mi · 159
- Swink Elementary School4.3 mi · 131
- Cheraw School9.2 mi · 209
Frequently asked questions
About La Junta Primary SchoolHow large is La Junta Primary School?
La Junta Primary School enrolls approximately 296 students in grades KG-02.
Is La Junta Primary School an elementary, middle, or high school?
La Junta Primary School is an elementary school covering grades KG-02.
How many teachers does La Junta Primary School have?
La Junta Primary School employs 26 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 11.4:1.
How diverse is La Junta Primary School?
La Junta Primary School reports a student body of 26% White, 71% Hispanic, 0% Black, 2% Two or more.
Is La Junta Primary School public or private?
La Junta Primary School is a public K-12 school, overseen by East Otero School District No. R1.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.