At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 410
397
Total Enrollment
State avg: 49%
78%+29.4pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
14.6:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
3–6
Grade Span
Elementary
Level
Overview
La Junta Intermediate School is a public elementary serving grades 3–6 in LA JUNTA, Colorado. The school enrolls 397 students. It is part of the East Otero School District No. R1 district.
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Colorado state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
78% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span3–6
DistrictEast Otero School District No. R1
County8089
CityLA JUNTA
ZIP81050
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID080513001974
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment397
White25.2%
Hispanic / Latino72.3%
Black / African American0.3%
Asian0.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
Two or More Races2.0%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
25.2%
Hispanic
72.3%
Black
0.3%
Asian
0.0%
Two+
2.0%
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.