Centauri Middle School

North Conejos School District No. Re1J
17891 US HWY 285
LA JARA, CO 81140
211 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Centauri Middle School is located in La Jara, Colorado, and serves as a key academic institution within the North Conejos School District. Situated along U.S. Highway 285, the school provides a foundational educational environment for students in the surrounding San Luis Valley community, focusing on academic growth, character development, and preparation for high school success.

As part of the North Conejos district, the school emphasizes a commitment to fostering a supportive learning atmosphere that addresses both the educational and social needs of middle school-aged students. The school functions as an integral part of the local community, utilizing its resources and curriculum to engage students in a variety of learning opportunities. For further information regarding specific programs, staff contact, or district updates, families and community members are encouraged to visit their official website at http://www.northconejos.com.
211
Total Students
16.1
Full-Time Teachers
13.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
64.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Hispanic
    112 (53.1%)
  • White
    98 (46.4%)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.5%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: North Conejos School District No. Re1J
Phone: (719)274-4301
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 211
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 16.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.1
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 112
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 24

* 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
Grade 6 64
Grade 7 76
Grade 8 71
Gender Ratio