Top Rankings
North Conejos School District No. Re1j ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 955 students in North Conejos School District No. Re1j. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Colorado.
Public Schools in North Conejos School District No. Re1j have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Colorado public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 53% 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
5 Schools
1,916 Schools
# Students
955 Students
867,675 Students
# Teachers
75 Teachers
52,832 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
North Conejos School District No. Re1j, which is ranked within the top 30% 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 stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#41 out of 179 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)20-24%
29%
Graduation Rate
85-89%
82%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.52
0.62
# American Indian Students
2 Students
5,284 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
7 Students
28,744 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
490 Students
310,740 Students
% Hispanic Students
51%
36%
# Black Students
5 Students
39,859 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
447 Students
433,805 Students
% White Students
47%
50%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
2,891 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
4 Students
45,957 Students
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
31,964
# Students in K Grade:
52
57,622
# Students in 1st Grade:
55
59,805
# Students in 2nd Grade:
61
62,964
# Students in 3rd Grade:
75
60,979
# Students in 4th Grade:
77
62,174
# Students in 5th Grade:
58
62,162
# Students in 6th Grade:
80
62,153
# Students in 7th Grade:
71
63,353
# Students in 8th Grade:
92
64,256
# Students in 9th Grade:
74
68,978
# Students in 10th Grade:
88
69,902
# Students in 11th Grade:
95
68,450
# Students in 12th Grade:
77
72,913
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $23,949 is higher 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 $21,870 is higher than the state median of $15,791. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$23 MM
$13,426 MM
Spending
$21 MM
$13,702 MM
Revenue / Student
$23,949
$15,473
Spending / Student
$21,870
$15,791
Best North Conejos School District No. Re1j Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
La Jara Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
214 Poplar Street
La Jara, CO 81140
(719) 274-5791
La Jara, CO 81140
(719) 274-5791
Grades: PK-5
| 191 students
Rank: #22.
North Conejos Alternative Program
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
635 Main Street
La Jara, CO 81140
(719) 274-4220
La Jara, CO 81140
(719) 274-4220
Grades: K-12
| 34 students
Rank: #33.
Centauri High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
17889 Us Hwy 285
La Jara, CO 81140
(719) 274-5178
La Jara, CO 81140
(719) 274-5178
Grades: 9-12
| 303 students
Rank: #44.
Manassa Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
200 South 5th Street
Manassa, CO 81141
(719) 843-5277
Manassa, CO 81141
(719) 843-5277
Grades: K-5
| 187 students
Rank: #55.
Centauri Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
17891 Us Hwy 285
La Jara, CO 81140
(719) 274-4301
La Jara, CO 81140
(719) 274-4301
Grades: 6-8
| 240 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 955 students.
What is the rank of Northnejos School District No. Re1j?
Northnejos School District No. Re1j is ranked #43 out of 179 school districts in Colorado (top 30%) 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 reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Northnejos School District No. Re1j?
51% of Northnejos School District No. Re1j students are Hispanic, 47% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Northnejos School District No. Re1j?
Northnejos School District No. Re1j has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What is Northnejos School District No. Re1j's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,870 is higher than the state median of $15,791. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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