Johnson Elementary School vs La Junta Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Colorado, United States, 228 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Johnson Elementary School
Denver · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
294 students
La Junta Primary School
La Junta · Public elementary · Grades K–2
296 students
| Measure | Johnson Elementary School Denver, Colorado | La Junta Primary School La Junta, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 13 Lower 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #974 of 993 | #397 of 993 |
| National rank | #48642 of 50,301 | #24685 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–2 |
| Students | 294 | 296 |
| Enrollment | 294 | 296 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87.1% | 76.4% |
| Students per teacher | 16.3 | 11.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | – |
| Math proficiency | 12% | – |
| city | Denver | La Junta |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •La Junta Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.7 vs 12.6).
- •La Junta Primary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (76.4% vs 87.1%).
- •La Junta Primary School does better on students per teacher (11.8 vs 16.3).
- •La Junta Primary School is the larger school with 296 students compared with 294.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Johnson Elementary School better than La Junta Primary School?
On the Success Index (US), La Junta Primary School ranks higher (50.7 vs 12.6 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Johnson Elementary School and La Junta Primary School?
About 228 km in a straight line, between Denver and La Junta in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Johnson Elementary School: 294. La Junta Primary School: 296. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Johnson Elementary School and La Junta Primary School rank in Colorado?
Johnson Elementary School is 974th of 993 and La Junta Primary School is 397th of 993 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).