La Junta Primary School serves 296 students in grades Kindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 296 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 75%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
La Junta Primary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
La Junta Primary School's student population of 296 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
Total Students
296 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of La Junta Primary School is 0.44, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
71%
35%
Black
n/a
4%
White
25%
52%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are La Junta Primary School often compared to?
La Junta Primary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like La Junta Intermediate School, Rocky Ford Junior/senior High School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend La Junta Primary School?
296 students attend La Junta Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of La Junta Primary School students are Hispanic, 25% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of La Junta Primary School?
La Junta Primary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does La Junta Primary School offer ?
La Junta Primary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-2
What school district is La Junta Primary School part of?
La Junta Primary School is part of East Otero School District No. R1.
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