At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 410
171
Total Enrollment
State avg: 49%
39%-10.3pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
14.5:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
Charter
Charter
0–8
Grade Span
Elementary
Level
Overview
The Juniper School is a public elementary serving grades 0–8 in DURANGO, Colorado. The school enrolls 171 students. It is part of the Durango School District No. 9-R district. The school operates as a charter school.
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.
Strengths
Charter school with flexibility in curriculum
Publicly funded with greater autonomy over instruction and staffing
Intimate school community
171 students — small for a US elementary school
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span0–8
DistrictDurango School District No. 9-R
County8067
CityDURANGO
ZIP81303
CharterYes
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID080348006712
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment171
White79.5%
Hispanic / Latino16.4%
Black / African American0.0%
Asian1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races2.9%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
79.5%
Hispanic
16.4%
Black
0.0%
Asian
1.2%
Two+
2.9%
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.