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La Veta School District Re-2

126 East Garland
La Veta, CO 81055
(District boundaries shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

La Veta School District Re-2 ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Colorado for:

Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 218 students in La Veta School District Re-2. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ in La Veta School District Re-2 have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Colorado public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (CO)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,916 Schools
# Students
218 Students
867,675 Students
# Teachers
27 Teachers
52,832 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
8:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

La Veta School District Re-2, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 176 school districts in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 60-79% has increased from 50% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (CO)
#158 out of 179 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(21-22)
11-19%
32%
30-39%
45%
(20-21)
<50%
29%
(21-22)
60-79%
82%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.37
0.62
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
21%
36%
% Black
1%
5%
% White
77%
50%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $122,367 is higher than the state median of $15,473. The school district revenue/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $137,413 is higher than the state median of $15,791. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
This School District
This State (CO)
Total Revenue
$27 MM
$13,426 MM
Spending
$30 MM
$13,702 MM
Revenue / Student
$122,367
$15,473
Spending / Student
$137,413
$15,791

Best La Veta School District Re-2 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
La Veta Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
126 East Garland
La Veta, CO 81055
(719) 742-3621
Gr: PK-5 | 118 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #22.
La Veta Junior-senior High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
126 East Garland
La Veta, CO 81055
(719) 742-3662
Gr: 6-12 | 100 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 18%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to La Veta School District Re-2?
La Veta School District Re-2 manages 2 public schools serving 218 students.
What is the rank of La Veta School District Re-2?
La Veta School District Re-2 is ranked #113 out of 176 school districts in Colorado (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Colorado school districts for: Highest science proficiency (Top 5%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in La Veta School District Re-2?
77% of La Veta School District Re-2 students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of La Veta School District Re-2?
La Veta School District Re-2 has a student/teacher ratio of 8:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What is La Veta School District Re-2's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $137,413 is higher than the state median of $15,791. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 218 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 23%
  • : 60-79% (Btm 50% in CO)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : <50% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

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