17890 Us Hwy 285
La Jara, CO 81140-0072
(District boundaries shown in map)
Rating
8/
10
Top 30%

Top Rankings

North Conejos School District No. Re1j ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Colorado for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2023 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 991 students in North Conejos School District No. Re1j. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Colorado.
Public Schools in North Conejos School District No. Re1j have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Colorado public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public school average of 48% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

2020-2021 School Year Data
This School District
This State (CO)
# Schools
5 Schools
1,920 Schools
# Students
991 Students
881,901 Students
# Teachers
71 Teachers
53,046 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

District Rank

North Conejos School District No. Re1j, which is ranked within the top 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 increased from 80-84% over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (CO)
Overall District Rank
#52 out of 180 school districts
(Top 30%)
This chart display the overall district rank of North Conejos School District No. Re1j, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
33%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of North Conejos School District No. Re1j 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.
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
47%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of North Conejos School District No. Re1j 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.
Graduation Rate
85-89%
81%
This chart display public school graduation rate of North Conejos School District No. Re1j and public school graduation rate of CO by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

Diversity Score
0.52
0.61
# American Indian Students
6 Students
5,836 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
3 Students
28,404 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
530 Students
301,375 Students
% Hispanic Students
54%
34%
# Black Students
4 Students
40,310 Students
% Black Students
n/a
5%
# White Students
445 Students
462,435 Students
% White Students
45%
52%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
2,451 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
2 Students
40,787 Students
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
5%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
-
26,281
# Students in K Grade:
65
58,095
# Students in 1st Grade:
79
61,672
# Students in 2nd Grade:
54
61,374
# Students in 3rd Grade:
78
62,282
# Students in 4th Grade:
55
63,475
# Students in 5th Grade:
78
64,690
# Students in 6th Grade:
66
67,357
# Students in 7th Grade:
85
69,194
# Students in 8th Grade:
93
69,361
# Students in 9th Grade:
83
70,928
# Students in 10th Grade:
87
68,702
# Students in 11th Grade:
90
67,175
# Students in 12th Grade:
78
71,130
# Ungraded Students:
-
185

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $12,284 in this school district is less than the state median of $16,167. The school district revenue/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,075 is less than the state median of $15,450. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (CO)
Total Revenue
$13 MM
$10 MM
This chart display total revenue of North Conejos School District No. Re1j and median value from total revenues of all school districts in CO by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Spending
$11 MM
$9 MM
This chart display total spending of North Conejos School District No. Re1j and median value from total spendings of all school districts in CO by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$12,284
$16,167
This chart display average revenue per public school student in North Conejos School District No. Re1j and median value from average revenue per public school student of all school districts in CO by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Spending / Student
$10,075
$15,450
This chart display average spending per public school student in North Conejos School District No. Re1j and median value from average spending per public school student of all school districts in CO by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.

Best North Conejos School District No. Re1j Public Schools (2023)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
North Conejos Alternative Program
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
635 Main Street
La Jara, CO 81140
(719) 274-4220
Grades: K-12
| 47 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
La Jara Elementary School
Math: 40-59% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
214 Poplar Street
La Jara, CO 81140
(719) 274-5791
Grades: PK-5
| 205 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Manassa Elementary School
Math: 40-59% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
200 South 5th Street
Manassa, CO 81141
(719) 843-5277
Grades: K-5
| 202 students
Rank: #44.
Centauri Middle School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
17891 Us Hwy 285
La Jara, CO 81140
(719) 274-4301
Grades: 6-8
| 238 students
Rank: #55.
Centauri High School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
17889 Us Hwy 285
La Jara, CO 81140
(719) 274-5178
Grades: 9-12
| 299 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to North Conejos School District No. Re1j?

North Conejos School District No. Re1j manages 5 public schools serving 991 students.

What is the rank of North Conejos School District No. Re1j?

North Conejos School District No. Re1j is ranked #58 out of 178 school districts in Colorado (top 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 North Conejos School District No. Re1j?

54% of North Conejos School District No. Re1j students are Hispanic, 45% of students are White, and 1% of students are American Indian.

What is the student/teacher ratio of North Conejos School District No. Re1j?

North Conejos School District No. Re1j has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 17:1.

What is North Conejos School District No. Re1j's spending/student ratio?

The school district's spending/student of $10,075 is less than the state median of $15,450. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • District size: 5 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 991 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 55%
  • Graduation Rate
    : 85-89% (Top 20% in CO)
  • Overall District Rank
    : Top 30%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 32% (Top 30%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 46% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

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