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 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,284 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 9% (versus the Colorado public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 18% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CO)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,894 Schools
# Students
1,284 Students
864,096 Students
# Teachers
91 Teachers
52,573 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
East Otero School District No. R1, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 176 school districts in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has decreased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#170 out of 179 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
33%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)6-9%
29%
Graduation Rate
90%
82.7%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)40.6%
33.6%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.42
0.63
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
1%
Showing 2006–2023. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
% Asian
n/a
3%
Showing 2003–2022. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
72%
37%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
1%
5%
Showing 2009–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
% White
25%
49%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,120 is higher than the state median of $18,225. The school district revenue/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,351 is less than the state median of $18,686. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$25 MM
$15,748 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$24 MM
$16,147 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$19,120
$18,225
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$18,351
$18,686
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best East Otero School District No. R1 Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Tiger Trades Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1401 East 6th Stree
La Junta, CO 81050
(719) 363-1504
La Junta, CO 81050
(719) 363-1504
Gr: 5-12 | 90 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #22.
La Junta Intermediate School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
901 Smithland Ave.
La Junta, CO 81050
(719) 384-9151
La Junta, CO 81050
(719) 384-9151
Gr: 3-6 | 397 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #33.
La Junta Jr/sr High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1817 Smithland Ave
La Junta, CO 81050
(719) 384-4467
La Junta, CO 81050
(719) 384-4467
Gr: 7-12 | 501 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: n/an/a
601 Topeka Avenue
La Junta, CO 81050
(719) 384-2991
La Junta, CO 81050
(719) 384-2991
Gr: K-2 | 296 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
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 1,284 students.
What is the rank of East Otero School District No. R1?
East Otero School District No. R1 is ranked #172 out of 176 school districts in Colorado (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 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?
72% of East Otero School District No. R1 students are Hispanic, 25% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 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 16:1.
What is East Otero School District No. R1's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,351 is less than the state median of $18,686. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
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