Top Rankings
La Veta School District Re-2 ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 238 students in La Veta School District Re-2. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, 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 24% (versus the Colorado public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CO)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,932 Schools
# Students
238 Students
870,790 Students
# Teachers
23 Teachers
52,809 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
District Rank
La Veta School District Re-2, 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 60-79% has increased from 50% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#132 out of 179 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
29%
Graduation Rate
60-79%
82%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.23
0.62
# American Indian Students
4 Students
5,427 Students
% American Indian Students
2%
1%
# Asian Students
1 Student
28,470 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
25 Students
307,238 Students
% Hispanic Students
11%
35%
# Black Students
n/a
40,039 Students
% Black Students
n/a
5%
# White Students
208 Students
442,533 Students
% White Students
87%
51%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
2,639 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
44,473 Students
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
23
32,180
# Students in K Grade:
14
58,680
# Students in 1st Grade:
18
62,146
# Students in 2nd Grade:
11
59,838
# Students in 3rd Grade:
18
61,252
# Students in 4th Grade:
22
61,109
# Students in 5th Grade:
11
61,844
# Students in 6th Grade:
17
63,103
# Students in 7th Grade:
18
64,281
# Students in 8th Grade:
12
66,584
# Students in 9th Grade:
23
71,018
# Students in 10th Grade:
16
70,043
# Students in 11th Grade:
18
67,509
# Students in 12th Grade:
17
71,203
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $112,084 is higher than the state median of $15,418. The school district revenue/student has grown by 183% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $125,866 is higher than the state median of $15,735. The school district spending/student has grown by 200% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$27 MM
$13,426 MM
Spending
$30 MM
$13,702 MM
Revenue / Student
$112,084
$15,418
Spending / Student
$125,866
$15,735
Best La Veta School District Re-2 Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
La Veta Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
126 East Garland
La Veta, CO 81055
(719) 742-3621
La Veta, CO 81055
(719) 742-3621
Grades: PK-5
| 117 students
Rank: #22.
La Veta Junior-senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
126 East Garland
La Veta, CO 81055
(719) 742-3662
La Veta, CO 81055
(719) 742-3662
Grades: 6-12
| 121 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 238 students.
What is the rank of La Veta School District Re-2?
La Veta School District Re-2 is ranked #98 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. This district ranks in the top 20% of Colorado school districts for: Highest science proficiency (Top 5%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in La Veta School District Re-2?
87% of La Veta School District Re-2 students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are American Indian.
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 10:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What is La Veta School District Re-2's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $125,866 is higher than the state median of $15,735. The school district spending/student has grown by 200% over four school years.
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