Serving 118 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, La Veta Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 118 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 28%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in CO
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
La Veta Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
La Veta Elementary School's student population of 118 students has grown by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has grown by 40% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
118 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
La Veta Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of La Veta Elementary School is 0.43, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#471 out of 1779 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
24%
36%
Black
1%
5%
White
72%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is La Veta Elementary School's ranking?
La Veta Elementary School is ranked #471 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are La Veta Elementary School often compared to?
La Veta Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Peakview School, Gardner Valley School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend La Veta Elementary School?
118 students attend La Veta Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of La Veta Elementary School students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of La Veta Elementary School?
La Veta Elementary School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does La Veta Elementary School offer ?
La Veta Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is La Veta Elementary School part of?
La Veta Elementary School is part of La Veta School District Re-2.
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