La Junta Primary School (2025-26 Ranking)

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La Junta Primary School

601 Topeka Avenue
La Junta, CO 81050

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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 Facts (2025-26)

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

Top Rankings

La Junta Primary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:

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
(No virtual instruction)

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Distribution of Students By Grade Trends
Grade	La Junta Primary School
Kind	100
1	91
2	102

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Total Students

293 students

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Total Students Trends Over Years (2003-2023)
Year	La Junta Primary School
2023	291
2022	296
2021	302
2020	330
2019	330
2018	313
2017	313
2016	320
2015	306
2014	320
2013	324
2012	338
2011	372
2010	347
2009	326
2008	318
2007	320
2006	333
2005	333
2004	327
2003	329

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Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

28 teachers

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Total Classroom Teachers Trends Over Years (2003-2023)
Year	La Junta Primary School
2023	28
2022	28
2021	25
2020	29
2019	29
2018	22
2017	22
2016	21
2015	24
2014	23
2013	23
2012	22
2011	23
2010	22
2009	21
2008	22
2007	22
2006	25
2005	26
2004	25
2003	25

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Year Founded

1905

School Calendar

Last Day of School

Mon. May 25, 2026

Campus Size

50 acres

School Motto

Truth and Honor

School Mascot

Wild Boars

School Rankings

The 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

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Student-Teacher Ratio Comparison Over Years (2003-2023)
Year	La Junta Primary School	Colorado	East Otero School District No. R1
2023	10:1	16:1	10:1
2022	11:1	15:1	9:1
2021	12:1	15:1	10:1
2020	11:1	16:1	10:1
2019	11:1	16:1	10:1
2018	14:1	17:1	10:1
2017	14:1	17:1	10:1
2016	15:1	17:1	10:1
2015	13:1	17:1	10:1
2014	14:1	17:1	17:1
2013	14:1	17:1	17:1
2012	15:1	17:1	16:1
2011	16:1	17:1	16:1
2010	15:1	16:1	15:1
2009	15:1	16:1	15:1
2008	15:1	16:1	14:1
2007	15:1	17:1	15:1
2006	13:1	16:1	14:1
2005	13:1	17:1	14:1
2004	13:1	16:1	14:1
2003	13:1	16:1	15:1

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American Indian

n/a

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American Indian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2003-2020)
Year	La Junta Primary School	Colorado	East Otero School District No. R1
2020	1%	1%	1%
2019	1%	1%	1%
2014	1%	1%
2011	1%	1%
2008	1%	2%	1%
2007	1%	1%	1%
2006	2%	1%	2%
2005	2%	1%	2%
2004	2%	1%	2%
2003	2%	1%	2%

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Asian

n/a

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Asian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2005-2022)
Year	La Junta Primary School	Colorado	East Otero School District No. R1
2022	1%	3%	1%
2021	1%	3%	1%
2020	1%	3%
2019	1%	3%
2012	1%	3%
2011	1%	3%
2010	1%	4%	1%
2009	1%	4%	1%
2008	1%	3%	1%
2007	1%	3%	1%
2005	1%	3%	1%

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Hispanic

68%

36%

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Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2003-2023)
Year	La Junta Primary School	Colorado	East Otero School District No. R1
2023	71%	35%	70%
2022	71%	35%	69%
2021	72%	34%	68%
2020	68%	34%	67%
2019	68%	34%	67%
2018	68%	34%	67%
2017	68%	34%	67%
2016	69%	33%	68%
2015	72%	33%	45%
2014	69%	33%	66%
2013	69%	32%	65%
2012	70%	32%	65%
2011	66%	32%	63%
2010	61%	29%	58%
2009	62%	28%	57%
2008	65%	28%	56%
2007	63%	28%	56%
2006	61%	27%	56%
2005	58%	26%	55%
2004	55%	25%	52%
2003	53%	24%	52%

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Black

n/a

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Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2003-2013)
Year	La Junta Primary School	Colorado	East Otero School District No. R1
2013	1%	5%	1%
2012	1%	5%	1%
2011	1%	5%
2010	1%	6%	1%
2009	2%	6%	1%
2008	2%	6%	2%
2007	1%	6%	2%
2006	1%	6%	2%
2005	1%	6%	1%
2004	1%	6%	1%
2003	3%	6%	1%

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White

29%

50%

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White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2003-2023)
Year	La Junta Primary School	Colorado	East Otero School District No. R1
2023	26%	51%	26%
2022	25%	52%	26%
2021	25%	52%	28%
2020	29%	53%	29%
2019	29%	53%	29%
2018	29%	53%	30%
2017	29%	53%	30%
2016	29%	54%	30%
2015	28%	54%	24%
2014	29%	55%	33%
2013	29%	56%	32%
2012	27%	56%	32%
2011	30%	57%	35%
2010	37%	60%	38%
2009	35%	61%	40%
2008	31%	61%	40%
2007	34%	62%	40%
2006	36%	63%	39%
2005	38%	64%	41%
2004	40%	65%	44%
2003	40%	66%	44%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

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Two or More Races Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2011-2023)
Year	La Junta Primary School	Colorado	East Otero School District No. R1
2023	3%	5%	1%
2022	3%	5%	2%
2021	2%	5%	1%
2018	3%	4%	2%
2017	3%	4%	2%
2016	2%	4%	1%
2014	1%	3%	1%
2013	1%	3%	2%
2012	1%	3%	2%
2011	1%	2%	2%

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All Ethnic Groups

0.46

0.62

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Diversity Score Comparison Over Years (2003-2023)
Year	La Junta Primary School	Colorado	East Otero School District No. R1
2023	0.43	0.62	0.45
2022	0.44	0.61	0.46
2021	0.42	0.61	0.46
2020	0.46	0.60	0.47
2019	0.46	0.60	0.47
2018	0.46	0.60	0.46
2017	0.46	0.60	0.46
2016	0.44	0.60	0.46
2015	0.41	0.60	0.43
2014	0.44	0.59	0.48
2013	0.46	0.59	0.48
2012	0.45	0.59	0.48
2011	0.49	0.58	0.49
2010	0.50	0.55	0.52
2009	0.50	0.55	0.52
2008	0.49	0.55	0.53
2007	0.49	0.54	0.53
2006	0.51	0.53	0.53
2005	0.53	0.52	0.53
2004	0.54	0.52	0.54
2003	0.56	0.51	0.54

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Eligible for

72%

39%

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Free Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2003-2023)
Year	La Junta Primary School	Colorado	East Otero School District No. R1
2023	67%	33%	69%
2022	66%	30%	69%
2021	67%	33%	57%
2020	66%	33%	64%
2019	66%	33%	64%
2018	71%	35%	65%
2017	71%	35%	65%
2016	71%	34%	67%
2015	77%	34%	65%
2014	78%	35%	65%
2013	78%	34%	64%
2012	75%	34%	60%
2011	81%	33%	66%
2010	68%	31%	57%
2009	72%	28%	56%
2008	67%	28%	54%
2007	69%	27%	52%
2006	60%	27%	48%
2005	59%	25%	44%
2004	59%	24%	47%
2003	55%	22%	44%

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Eligible for

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Reduced-Price Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2004-2023)
Year	La Junta Primary School	Colorado	East Otero School District No. R1
2023	5%	7%	7%
2022	9%	6%	7%
2021	11%	7%	6%
2020	11%	8%	10%
2019	11%	8%	10%
2018	7%	8%	9%
2017	7%	8%	9%
2016	5%	7%	9%
2015	6%	7%	8%
2014	8%	7%	9%
2013	8%	7%	9%
2012	9%	7%	12%
2011	5%	7%	9%
2010	10%	7%	14%
2008	7%	7%	9%
2007	8%	7%	7%
2006	12%	6%	12%
2005	11%	6%	10%
2004	10%	6%	13%

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School Statewide Testing

School District Name

East Otero School District No. R1

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

School Notes

School Mascot: Wild Boars

Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are La Junta Primary School often compared to?

La Junta Primary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cheraw 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 (No virtual instruction).

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 Facts (2025-26)

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