La Junta Primary School

601 Topeka Avenue
La Junta, CO 81050
(School attendance zone shown in map)
La Junta Primary School serves 293 students in grades Kindergarten-2. 
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 293 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 71%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

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School Overview

La Junta Primary School's student population of 293 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
Total Students
293 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

The diversity score of La Junta Primary School is 0.46, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CO)
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
15:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of La Junta Primary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in La Junta Primary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Asian
n/a
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in La Junta Primary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hispanic
68%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in La Junta Primary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
n/a
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in La Junta Primary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
White
29%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in La Junta Primary School and the percentage of White public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in La Junta Primary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in La Junta Primary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Colorado.
0.46
This chart displays the diversity score of La Junta Primary School and the public school average diversity score of Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in La Junta Primary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in La Junta Primary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
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, La Junta Intermediate School, Rocky Ford Junior/senior High School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend La Junta Primary School?
293 students attend La Junta Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of La Junta Primary School students are Hispanic, 29% of students are White, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of La Junta Primary School?
La Junta Primary School has a student ration of 10:1, 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
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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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 293 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 71%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

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