LA JUNTA INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL
LA JUNTA INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the East Otero School District No. R1 school district, located in LA JUNTA, CO with about 468 students offering grade levels from 3rd Grade to 6th 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 32 teachers, LA JUNTA INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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 JUNTA INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL, located at 901 Smithland Ave. in La Junta, Colorado, serves as a key educational hub for students transitioning between elementary and middle school levels. As part of the La Junta School District, the institution focuses on providing a supportive learning environment tailored to the developmental needs of upper-elementary-aged students. The school emphasizes core academic subjects while fostering a community-oriented atmosphere that encourages student growth, responsibility, and academic preparation for their future secondary education.
The school is dedicated to bridging the gap between foundational learning and more advanced middle school curricula. By utilizing a blend of instructional strategies and extracurricular opportunities, La Junta Intermediate strives to engage students through a balanced approach to education. Parents and community members can access ongoing updates, school calendars, and policy information through the district’s official website, which serves as a primary resource for staying connected with the school’s events, faculty communication, and academic initiatives.
For more information, contact LA JUNTA INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL at (719) 384-9151 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
LA JUNTA, CO 81050-2506
(719) 384-9151
LA JUNTA INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL is a public Title I school in LA JUNTA, CO with about 468 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Colorado
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- East Otero School District No. R1
- Total Students:
- 468
- Teachers:
- 32.15
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (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 468 students
- Hispanic/Latino
- 68.6%
- White
- 28.8%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.9%
- Two or more races
- 0.6%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.6%
- Black or African American
- 0.2%
- Asian
- 0.2%
- Female
- 46.2%
- Male
- 53.8%
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.