Serving 191 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, La Jara Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 191 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 52%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 10% in CO
Math Proficiency
: 55-59% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: 65-69% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
La Jara Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of La Jara Elementary School is 0.53, 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.
La Jara Elementary School is ranked #155 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are La Jara Elementary School often compared to?
La Jara Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Manassa Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend La Jara Elementary School?
191 students attend La Jara Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of La Jara Elementary School students are Hispanic, 48% of students are White, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of La Jara Elementary School?
La Jara Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does La Jara Elementary School offer ?
La Jara Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is La Jara Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 191 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 52%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 10%
Math Proficiency
: 55-59% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: 65-69% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
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