La Veta Elementary School

La Veta School District Re-2
126 EAST GARLAND
LA VETA, CO 81055
120 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
School Overview
La Veta Elementary School is a small, community-centered public school located in the town of La Veta, Colorado. Serving students in a rural, mountain setting at the base of the Spanish Peaks, the school functions as a core institution for the local community. It is part of the La Veta School District RE-2, which is known for its intimate class sizes and a dedicated faculty focused on providing personalized attention to every student.

The school emphasizes a supportive learning environment that balances core academic instruction with the unique cultural and geographic heritage of Huerfano County. Because of its location in a small, tight-knit town, La Veta Elementary often fosters strong partnerships between families and educators, prioritizing social-emotional development alongside traditional curriculum. The school serves as a central hub for childhood education in the region, helping students transition from primary education toward their eventual studies in the district's secondary programs.
120
Total Students
9.4
Full-Time Teachers
12.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
70.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    85 (70.8%)
  • Hispanic
    29 (24.2%)
  • Black
    5 (4.2%)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.8%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: La Veta School District Re-2
Phone: (719)742-3621
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 120
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 9.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 79
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 6

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 13
Kindergarten 20
Grade 1 14
Grade 2 14
Grade 3 21
Grade 4 15
Grade 5 23
Gender Ratio