For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,355 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 8% (versus the Colorado public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 18% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CO)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,932 Schools
# Students
1,355 Students
870,790 Students
# Teachers
92 Teachers
52,809 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
East Otero School District No. R1, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 179 school districts in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85-89% has decreased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#175 out of 179 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
7%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)6-9%
29%
Graduation Rate
85-89%
82%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.44
0.62
# American Indian Students
5 Students
5,427 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
2 Students
28,470 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
952 Students
307,238 Students
% Hispanic Students
70%
35%
# Black Students
9 Students
40,039 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
348 Students
442,533 Students
% White Students
26%
51%
# Hawaiian Students
8 Students
2,639 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
31 Students
44,473 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
32,180
# Students in K Grade:
90
58,680
# Students in 1st Grade:
104
62,146
# Students in 2nd Grade:
97
59,838
# Students in 3rd Grade:
105
61,252
# Students in 4th Grade:
101
61,109
# Students in 5th Grade:
98
61,844
# Students in 6th Grade:
103
63,103
# Students in 7th Grade:
108
64,281
# Students in 8th Grade:
103
66,584
# Students in 9th Grade:
126
71,018
# Students in 10th Grade:
103
70,043
# Students in 11th Grade:
104
67,509
# Students in 12th Grade:
113
71,203
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,945 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,418. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,722 is less than the state median of $15,735. The school district spending/student has declined by 11% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$19 MM
$13,426 MM
Spending
$17 MM
$13,702 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,945
$15,418
Spending / Student
$12,722
$15,735
Best East Otero School District No. R1 Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Tiger Trades Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet 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
Grades: 5-12
| 118 students
Rank: #22.
La Junta Intermediate School
Magnet School
(Math: 8% | 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
Grades: 3-6
| 407 students
Rank: #33.
La Junta Jr/sr High School
Magnet 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
Grades: 7-12
| 539 students
Rank: n/an/a
La Junta Primary School
Magnet School
601 Topeka Avenue
La Junta, CO 81050
(719) 384-2991
La Junta, CO 81050
(719) 384-2991
Grades: K-2
| 291 students
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 1,355 students.
What is the rank of East Otero School District No. R1?
East Otero School District No. R1 is ranked #176 out of 179 school districts in Colorado (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in East Otero School District No. R1?
70% of East Otero School District No. R1 students are Hispanic, 26% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
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 15:1, 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 $12,722 is less than the state median of $15,735. The school district spending/student has declined by 11% over four school years.
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