LA JARA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
LA JARA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the North Conejos School District No. Re1J school district, located in LA JARA, CO with about 231 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 15 teachers, LA JARA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
LA JARA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school located in the small town of La Jara, Colorado. It serves as a foundational part of the North Conejos School District RE-1J, catering to students in the primary grade levels. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and nurturing learning environment that prioritizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement within the rural San Luis Valley community.
In addition to its focus on core academic curriculum, La Jara Elementary emphasizes the importance of community connection and student well-being. By maintaining close ties with the district’s central administration, the school works to ensure that students receive a well-rounded education that prepares them for success as they transition to middle school. Families interested in learning more about school policies, academic calendars, and district resources can visit their official website at http://www.northconejos.com.
For more information, contact LA JARA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (719) 274-5791 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
LA JARA, CO 81140
(719) 274-5791
http://www.northconejos.com
LA JARA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in LA JARA, CO with about 231 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Colorado
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- North Conejos School District No. Re1J
- Total Students:
- 231
- Teachers:
- 15.58
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 231 students
- Hispanic/Latino
- 55.0%
- White
- 44.6%
- Two or more races
- 0.4%
- Female
- 53.2%
- Male
- 46.8%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.