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 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 218 students in La Veta School District Re-2. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
Public Schools in La Veta School District Re-2 have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Colorado public school average of 32%), 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 179 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.
Overall District Rank
#132 out of 179 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
29%
Graduation Rate
60-79%
82%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
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.
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 Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
La Veta Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
126 East Garland
La Veta, CO 81055
(719) 742-3621
La Veta, CO 81055
(719) 742-3621
Grades: PK-5
| 118 students
Rank: #22.
La Veta Junior-senior High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
126 East Garland
La Veta, CO 81055
(719) 742-3662
La Veta, CO 81055
(719) 742-3662
Grades: 6-12
| 100 students
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 #97 out of 179 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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