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 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,326 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.
ÎÛÎÛÂþ» 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 50% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CO)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,916 Schools
# Students
1,326 Students
867,675 Students
# Teachers
92 Teachers
52,832 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%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)6-9%
29%
Graduation Rate
90%
82%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.44
0.62
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
71%
36%
% Black
1%
5%
% White
25%
50%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,250 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,473. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,000 is less than the state median of $15,791. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$19 MM
$13,426 MM
Spending
$17 MM
$13,702 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,250
$15,473
Spending / Student
$13,000
$15,791
Best East Otero School District No. R1 ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools (2025)
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 | 124 students Student-teacher ratio: 31:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
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 | 405 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
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 | 504 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: n/an/a
601 Topeka Avenue
La Junta, CO 81050
(719) 384-2991
La Junta, CO 81050
(719) 384-2991
Gr: K-2 | 293 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
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 1,326 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?
71% of East Otero School District No. R1 students are Hispanic, 25% 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 16:1.
What is East Otero School District No. R1's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,000 is less than the state median of $15,791. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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