La Veta School District Re-2

126 East Garland
La Veta, CO 81055
(District boundaries shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

La Veta School District Re-2 ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Colorado for:

Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 207 students in La Veta School District Re-2. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
Public Schools in La Veta School District Re-2 have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Colorado public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public school average of 48% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (CO)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,939 Schools
# Students
207 Students
880,585 Students
# Teachers
22 Teachers
53,204 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1

District Rank

La Veta School District Re-2, 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 50% has decreased from 80% over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (CO)
#142 out of 180 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart display the overall district rank of La Veta School District Re-2, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
≤20%
33%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of La Veta School District Re-2 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.
20-29%
47%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of La Veta School District Re-2 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.
≥50%
81%
This chart display public school graduation rate of La Veta School District Re-2 and public school graduation rate of CO by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.44
0.61
# American Indian Students
3 Students
5,720 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
1 Student
28,116 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
57 Students
305,656 Students
% Hispanic Students
28%
35%
# Black Students
n/a
40,168 Students
% Black Students
n/a
4%
# White Students
144 Students
455,319 Students
% White Students
70%
52%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
2,567 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
1 Student
43,153 Students
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
5%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
9
30,884
# Students in K Grade:
13
61,531
# Students in 1st Grade:
9
59,964
# Students in 2nd Grade:
16
61,530
# Students in 3rd Grade:
19
61,294
# Students in 4th Grade:
10
62,059
# Students in 5th Grade:
12
63,301
# Students in 6th Grade:
13
64,472
# Students in 7th Grade:
10
66,826
# Students in 8th Grade:
18
68,888
# Students in 9th Grade:
22
71,759
# Students in 10th Grade:
22
69,031
# Students in 11th Grade:
19
67,423
# Students in 12th Grade:
15
71,623
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $128,870 is higher than the state median of $15,247. The school district revenue/student has grown by 225% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $144,715 is higher than the state median of $15,560. The school district spending/student has grown by 245% over four school years.
This School District
This State (CO)
Total Revenue
$27 MM
$13,426 MM
This chart display total revenue of La Veta School District Re-2 and median value from total revenues of all school districts in CO by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$30 MM
$13,702 MM
This chart display total spending of La Veta School District Re-2 and median value from total spendings of all school districts in CO by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$128,870
$15,247
This chart display average revenue per public school student in La Veta School District Re-2 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
$144,715
$15,560
This chart display average spending per public school student in La Veta School District Re-2 and average spending per public school student of all school districts in CO by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best La Veta School District Re-2 Public Schools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
La Veta Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
126 East Garland
La Veta, CO 81055
(719) 742-3621
Grades: PK-5
| 88 students
Rank: #22.
La Veta Junior-senior High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
126 East Garland
La Veta, CO 81055
(719) 742-3662
Grades: 6-12
| 119 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to La Veta School District Re-2?
La Veta School District Re-2 manages 2 public schools serving 207 students.
What is the rank of La Veta School District Re-2?
La Veta School District Re-2 is ranked #133 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: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in La Veta School District Re-2?
70% of La Veta School District Re-2 students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of La Veta School District Re-2?
La Veta School District Re-2 has a student/teacher ratio of 9:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 17:1.
What is La Veta School District Re-2's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $144,715 is higher than the state median of $15,560. The school district spending/student has grown by 245% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 207 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 30%
  • : ≥50% (Btm 50% in CO)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

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