La Junta Intermediate School

Summary:

La Junta Intermediate School is a public elementary school serving grades 3-6 in the East Otero School District No. R1 in La Junta, Colorado, with a student population of 407 that is predominantly Hispanic (71.5%) and White (25.55%).

Despite its low student-teacher ratio, La Junta Intermediate School consistently ranks in the bottom 10-15% of Colorado elementary schools and has significantly underperformed on the Colorado Measures of Academic Success (CMAS) tests, with proficiency rates of just 19.4% in English Language Arts and 10.8% in Math, compared to state averages of 44.1% and 34.2%, respectively. This low academic performance is likely exacerbated by the school's high percentage of economically disadvantaged students, ranging from 77.27% to 79.36% over the past three years.

When compared to nearby schools like Swink Elementary School, which consistently ranks in the top 25% of Colorado elementary schools, it becomes clear that La Junta Intermediate School is facing significant challenges that have not been adequately addressed. However, this also presents an opportunity for the East Otero School District and the community to identify and address the root causes of the school's low performance, potentially through targeted interventions, professional development for teachers, and increased resources and support for students.

Detail:

Public 3-6

901 Smithland Ave.
La Junta, CO 81050-2506

(719) 384-9151

District: East Otero School District No. R1

SchoolDigger Rank:
854^th of 943 Colorado Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $19,158

Students who attend La Junta Intermediate School usually attend:

High:

La Junta Junior/Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio: 13.0

Number of students: 407

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

71.5%

White:

25.6%

Two or more races:

1.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 79.4%

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Performance Trends

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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 11.97. (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at La Junta Intermediate School is $19,158.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

La Junta Intermediate School:

SchoolDigger ranks La Junta Intermediate School 854^th of 943 Colorado public elementary schools. (See La Junta Intermediate School in the ranking list.)

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Rank History for La Junta Intermediate School

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Rank History for all students at La Junta Intermediate School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CO State Percentile
2004	28.31	611^th	808	24.4%
2005	44.20	508^th	823	38.3%
2006	37.26	556^th	829	32.9%
2007	35.41	596^th	852	30.0%
2008	32.34	618^th	849	27.2%
2009	28.93	673^rd	872	22.8%
2010	29.08	692^nd	925	25.2%
2011	30.61	692^nd	935	26.0%
2012	22.15	755^th	935	19.3%
2013	14.90	823^rd	954	13.7%
2014	12.82	863^rd	962	10.3%
2015	16.89	794^th	938	15.4%
2016	13.84	818^th	914	10.5%
2017	8.87	895^th	929	3.7%
2018	7.35	902^nd	917	1.6%
2019	6.88	950^th	965	1.6%
2021	15.00	643^rd	710	9.4%
2022	12.13	848^th	921	7.9%
2023	11.88	861^st	933	7.7%
2024	11.97	854^th	943	9.4%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at La Junta Intermediate School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CO State Percentile
2018	7.00	307^th	308	0.3%
2019	11.84	323^rd	332	2.7%
2022	16.67	193^rd	203	4.9%
2023	20.13	243^rd	265	8.3%
2024	14.40	345^th	365	5.5%

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Rank History for Female students at La Junta Intermediate School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CO State Percentile
2018	4.42	688^th	690	0.3%
2019	5.68	751^st	758	0.9%
2023	9.77	608^th	642	5.3%
2024	7.54	659^th	684	3.7%

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Rank History for Male students at La Junta Intermediate School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CO State Percentile
2018	7.85	673^rd	693	2.9%
2019	10.30	722^nd	764	5.5%
2022	8.06	579^th	594	2.5%
2023	9.67	618^th	649	4.8%
2024	9.65	650^th	683	4.8%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at La Junta Intermediate School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CO State Percentile
2018	12.89	168^th	172	2.3%
2019	11.88	262^nd	270	3.0%
2022	21.71	123^rd	153	19.6%
2023	24.30	159^th	197	19.3%
2024	19.98	209^th	242	13.6%

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Data source: test scores: Colorado Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Colorado Department of Education

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Enrollment information for La Junta Intermediate School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2002	127	2	1	239	9	n/a	n/a	378
2003	127	2	1	239	9	n/a	n/a	378
2004	138	8	2	205	8	n/a	n/a	361
2005	135	6	6	183	4	n/a	n/a	334
2006	130	7	6	182	6	n/a	n/a	331
2007	122	5	6	173	7	n/a	n/a	313
2008	119	2	3	166	8	n/a	n/a	298
2009	106	0	2	169	3	n/a	n/a	280
2010	97	2	2	169	2	n/a	n/a	272
2011	124	1	0	237	1	0	6	369
2012	125	2	1	261	3	0	7	399
2013	126	3	3	279	3	0	4	418
2014	141	4	3	285	2	1	4	440
2015	118	7	4	308	2	1	2	442
2016	118	6	4	289	3	4	4	428
2017	132	6	1	310	3	5	2	459
2018	135	1	1	321	3	4	3	468
2019	132	1	0	310	4	2	5	454
2020	117	3	1	315	4	1	9	450
2021	104	2	2	266	3	0	6	383
2022	119	2	2	285	1	2	7	418
2023	104	3	0	291	0	3	6	407

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at La Junta Intermediate School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	378	27.0	14.0	68.8
2003	378	27.0	14.0	68.8
2004	361	23.6	15.3	69.5
2005	334	23.2	14.4	66.2
2006	331	24.0	13.8	68.3
2007	313	21.5	14.6	65.5
2008	298	20.6	14.5	73.5
2009	280	17.3	16.2	72.5
2010	272	18.2	14.9	76.8
2011	369	26.1	14.1	78.6
2012	399	27.1	14.7	71.9
2013	418	23.7	17.5	76.6
2014	440	24.0	18.3	78.9
2015	442	27.0	16.3	83.9
2016	428	27.0	15.8	85.3
2017	459	26.9	17.0	82.4
2018	468	32.1	14.5	76.7
2019	454	29.4	15.4	78.4
2020	450	28.8	15.6	78.7
2021	383	30.1	12.6	78.9
2022	418	31.4	13.2	77.3
2023	407	31.0	13.0	79.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio La Junta Intermediate School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	378	27.0	14.0	68.8
2003	378	27.0	14.0	68.8
2004	361	23.6	15.3	69.5
2005	334	23.2	14.4	66.2
2006	331	24.0	13.8	68.3
2007	313	21.5	14.6	65.5
2008	298	20.6	14.5	73.5
2009	280	17.3	16.2	72.5
2010	272	18.2	14.9	76.8
2011	369	26.1	14.1	78.6
2012	399	27.1	14.7	71.9
2013	418	23.7	17.5	76.6
2014	440	24.0	18.3	78.9
2015	442	27.0	16.3	83.9
2016	428	27.0	15.8	85.3
2017	459	26.9	17.0	82.4
2018	468	32.1	14.5	76.7
2019	454	29.4	15.4	78.4
2020	450	28.8	15.6	78.7
2021	383	30.1	12.6	78.9
2022	418	31.4	13.2	77.3
2023	407	31.0	13.0	79.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for La Junta Intermediate School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$10,240
2020	$9,676
2021	$10,797
2022	$15,459
2023	$19,158

Data source: Colorado Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on La Junta Intermediate School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 950^th of 965 Elementary schools	Ranks 861^st of 933 Elementary schools	6.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (La Junta Intermediate School)	19.4	22.7	3.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (East Otero School District No. R1)	19.4	22.7	3.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)	41.3	39.9	1.4%
3rd Grade Math (La Junta Intermediate School)	21.5	25.8	4.3%
3rd Grade Math (East Otero School District No. R1)	21.5	25.8	4.3%
3rd Grade Math (Colorado)	41	40.4	0.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (La Junta Intermediate School)	16.8	24.4	7.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (East Otero School District No. R1)	16.8	24.4	7.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)	48	43.8	4.2%
4th Grade Math (La Junta Intermediate School)	3	5.6	2.6%
4th Grade Math (East Otero School District No. R1)	3	5.6	2.6%
4th Grade Math (Colorado)	33.6	32.7	0.9%
5th Grade Science (La Junta Intermediate School)	5	9.9	4.9%
5th Grade Science (East Otero School District No. R1)	5	9.9	4.9%
5th Grade Science (Colorado)	35.9	33.9	2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (La Junta Intermediate School)	19.2	14.3	4.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (East Otero School District No. R1)	19.2	14.3	4.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)	48.4	47.8	0.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (La Junta Intermediate School)	10.3	13.3	3%
6th Grade English Language Arts (East Otero School District No. R1)	10.3	13.3	3%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)	43.6	43.4	0.2%
6th Grade Math (La Junta Intermediate School)	2.8	4.1	1.3%
6th Grade Math (East Otero School District No. R1)	2.8	4.1	1.3%
6th Grade Math (Colorado)	29.5	26.3	3.2%
All Grades English Language Arts (La Junta Intermediate School)	16.5	18.8	2.3%
All Grades English Language Arts (East Otero School District No. R1)	19.7	16.9	2.8%
All Grades English Language Arts (Colorado)	45.8	43.7	2.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	454	407	10.4%
African American	1	3	200%
American Indian	4	0	100%
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	310	291	6.1%
Pacific Islander	2	3	50%
White	132	104	21.2%
Two or More Races	5	6	20%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	78.4%	79.4%	0.9%

Schools Near La Junta Intermediate School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				CMAS English Language Arts (2024)					CMAS Math (2024)					CMAS Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	CMAS English Language Arts 3rd Grade	CMAS English Language Arts 4th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts 5th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts 6th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts All Grades	CMAS Math 3rd Grade	CMAS Math 4th Grade	CMAS Math 5th Grade	CMAS Math 6th Grade	CMAS Math All Grades	CMAS Science 5th Grade	Total
La Junta Intermediate School	Public	3-6	901 Smithland Ave.	La Junta	81050	Otero County	East Otero School District No. R1	No	No	No	Yes	(719) 384-9151	407	31	13.0	79.4%	104 (25.6%)	3 (0.7%)	291 (71.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.7%)	6 (1.5%)	12	854^th of 943 public elementary schools	9.4%		11.9	861^st of 933 public elementary schools	7.7%	7	22.8	16.8	19.8	18.3	19.4	22.0	13.7			10.8	10.5	$19,158
La Junta Primary School	Public	K-2	601 Topeka Avenue	La Junta	81050	Otero County	East Otero School District No. R1	No	No	No	Yes	(719) 384-2991	291	28	10.4	71.5%	76 (26.1%)	0 (0.0%)	205 (70.4%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	8 (2.7%)								(n/a)												$17,545
Swink Elementary School	Public	K-6	610 Columbia Street	Swink	81077	Otero County	Swink School District No. 33	No	No	No	Yes	(719) 384-8103	180	16	11.1	55.0%	148 (82.2%)	2 (1.1%)	24 (13.3%)	3 (1.7%)	2 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	69.6	268^th of 943 public elementary schools	71.6%		76	198^th of 933 public elementary schools	78.8%	70	51.9	36.8	56.0	46.2	48.5	59.3		52.0	50.0		56.0	$15,255
Jefferson Intermediate School	Public	3-6	901 South 11th Street	Rocky Ford	81067	Otero County	Rocky Ford School District No. R2	No	No	No	Yes	(719) 254-7669	199	16	12.4	78.4%	42 (21.1%)	0 (0.0%)	154 (77.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.0%)	33	578^th of 943 public elementary schools	38.7%		34.5	561^st of 933 public elementary schools	39.9%	17	25.0	28.9	26.2	48.2	33.7	31.4	22.5	21.4	39.7	29.7	17.9	$13,972
Washington Primary School	Public	PK, KG-2	709 South 11th Street	Rocky Ford	81067	Otero County	Rocky Ford School District No. R2	No	No	No	Yes	(719) 254-7681	148	13	11.3	83.1%	44 (29.7%)	0 (0.0%)	100 (67.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.0%)								(n/a)												$19,202
Las Animas Elementary School	Public	K-6	530 Poplar Avenue	Las Animas	81054	Bent County	Las Animas School District No. Re-1	No	No	No	Yes	(719) 456-1862	246	15	16.3	67.5%	136 (55.3%)	6 (2.4%)	91 (37.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.0%)	1 (0.4%)	7 (2.8%)	33.2	577^th of 943 public elementary schools	38.8%		28.8	616^th of 933 public elementary schools	34.0%	39		31.4	40.0		35.9	34.5		32.3		21.9	25.8	$14,401
Manzanola Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	32475 County Road 11.5	Manzanola	81058	Otero County	Manzanola Joint District No. 3J	No	No	No	Yes	(719) 462-5578	55	7	8.0	78.2%	40 (72.7%)	2 (3.6%)	7 (12.7%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (3.6%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (7.3%)								(n/a)					18.8							$11,941

Frequently Asked Questions about La Junta Intermediate School

How many students attend La Junta Intermediate School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 407 students attended La Junta Intermediate School.

What schools do graduates of La Junta Intermediate School attend?

Students who attend La Junta Intermediate School usually go on to attend:

High : La Junta Junior/Senior High School

Is La Junta Intermediate School a good school?

La Junta Intermediate School ranks in the bottom 9.4% of Colorado elementary schools.

What district is La Junta Intermediate School in?

East Otero School District No. R1

What is the racial makeup of La Junta Intermediate School?

Students at La Junta Intermediate School are 71% Hispanic, 26% White, 1% Two or more races.

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