East Otero School District No. R1

301 Raton Avenue
La Junta, CO 81050-3381
(District boundaries shown in map)
1/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

East Otero School District No. R1 ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Colorado for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,358 students in East Otero School District No. R1. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
Public Schools in East Otero School District No. R1 have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Colorado public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public school average of 48% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (CO)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,939 Schools
# Students
1,358 Students
880,585 Students
# Teachers
94 Teachers
53,204 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

District Rank

East Otero School District No. R1, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 178 school districts in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85-89% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (CO)
#172 out of 180 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart display the overall district rank of East Otero School District No. R1, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
7%
33%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of East Otero School District No. R1 and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of CO by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
26%
47%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of East Otero School District No. R1 and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of CO by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
85-89%
81%
This chart display public school graduation rate of East Otero School District No. R1 and public school graduation rate of CO by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.46
0.61
# American Indian Students
7 Students
5,720 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
6 Students
28,116 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
934 Students
305,656 Students
% Hispanic Students
69%
35%
# Black Students
7 Students
40,168 Students
% Black Students
1%
4%
# White Students
369 Students
455,319 Students
% White Students
27%
52%
# Hawaiian Students
4 Students
2,567 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
31 Students
43,153 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
5%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
-
30,884
# Students in K Grade:
104
61,531
# Students in 1st Grade:
92
59,964
# Students in 2nd Grade:
100
61,530
# Students in 3rd Grade:
104
61,294
# Students in 4th Grade:
102
62,059
# Students in 5th Grade:
109
63,301
# Students in 6th Grade:
103
64,472
# Students in 7th Grade:
100
66,826
# Students in 8th Grade:
127
68,888
# Students in 9th Grade:
98
71,759
# Students in 10th Grade:
106
69,031
# Students in 11th Grade:
105
67,423
# Students in 12th Grade:
108
71,623
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $13,914 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,247. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,694 is less than the state median of $15,560. The school district spending/student has declined by 11% over four school years.
This School District
This State (CO)
Total Revenue
$19 MM
$13,426 MM
This chart display total revenue of East Otero School District No. R1 and median value from total revenues of all school districts in CO by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$17 MM
$13,702 MM
This chart display total spending of East Otero School District No. R1 and median value from total spendings of all school districts in CO by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$13,914
$15,247
This chart display average revenue per public school student in East Otero School District No. R1 and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in CO by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$12,694
$15,560
This chart display average spending per public school student in East Otero School District No. R1 and average spending per public school student of all school districts in CO by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best East Otero School District No. R1 Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
La Junta Jr/sr High School
Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1817 Smithland Ave
La Junta, CO 81050
(719) 384-4467
Grades: 7-12
| 530 students
Rank: #22.
La Junta Intermediate School
Math: ≤5% | Reading: 25-29%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
901 Smithland Ave.
La Junta, CO 81050
(719) 384-9151
Grades: 3-6
| 418 students
Rank: #33.
Tiger Trades Academy
Alternative School
Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1401 East 6th Stree
La Junta, CO 81050
(719) 363-1504
Grades: 5-12
| 114 students
Rank: n/an/a
601 Topeka Avenue
La Junta, CO 81050
(719) 384-2991
Grades: K-2
| 296 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to East Otero School District No. R1?
East Otero School District No. R1 manages 4 public schools serving 1,358 students.
What is the rank of East Otero School District No. R1?
East Otero School District No. R1 is ranked #167 out of 178 school districts in Colorado (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Colorado school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in East Otero School District No. R1?
69% of East Otero School District No. R1 students are Hispanic, 27% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of East Otero School District No. R1?
East Otero School District No. R1 has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 17:1.
What is East Otero School District No. R1's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,694 is less than the state median of $15,560. The school district spending/student has declined by 11% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 1,358 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 73%
  • : 85-89% (Top 20% in CO)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 7% (Btm 50%)
  • : 26% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

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