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 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 296 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 74%
- Attendance Zone: LA JUNTA PRIMARY SCHOOL's attendance zone covers the entire school district in La Junta, CO, encompassing approximately 727.6 square miles. Families can expect a typical drive of 20-30 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 19.3 miles to the nearest edge of the zone and a maximum distance of 35.9 miles to the furthest edge.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
La Junta Primary School's student population of 296 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
296 students
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
Campus Size
50 acres
Average Class Size
15 students
School Motto
Truth and Honor
School Rankings
The diversity score of La Junta Primary School is 0.43, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
71%
37%
Black
n/a
5%
White
26%
49%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)33.8%
33.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Wild Boars
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 Cheraw School, Rocky Ford Junior/senior High School, La Junta Intermediate 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, 26% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
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 (No virtual instruction).
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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