Limon School District No. Re 4J

The Limon School District No. Re 4J is a small district in Colorado, consisting of two public schools: Limon Junior-Senior High School (grades 6-12) and Limon Elementary School (grades K-5). Both schools have demonstrated strong academic performance, consistently outperforming the state average on various standardized tests.

Limon Junior-Senior High School has an enrollment of 249 students and is ranked 126 out of 328 Colorado high schools, with a 3-star rating. The school has an 84.2% four-year graduation rate and a 1.9% dropout rate. In 2024-2025, 61.5% of its students were proficient or better in CMAS English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 44.8%. Limon Elementary School, with an enrollment of 220 students, is ranked 262 out of 950 Colorado elementary schools and has a 4-star rating. Both schools have relatively high free and reduced-price lunch rates, with Limon Elementary School at 55% and Limon Junior-Senior High School at 42.57%.

Despite the high academic performance, both schools face challenges, such as relatively high chronic absenteeism rates of 27.7% across the district. The smaller size of the district, however, may allow for greater collaboration and alignment between the elementary and high school, contributing to the overall success of the Limon School District. Overall, the data suggests that the Limon School District is a high-performing district, providing quality educational opportunities for its students.