Photo: ERoss99 · CC BY-SA 3.0Limon’s public schools outscore 80% of Colorado districts
In Limon, 53% of tested students read at a proficient level, above the Colorado average (45%). The grade covers the public school district serving Limon, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Colorado, not nationally.
From Colorado state tests taken in spring 2022, when 100% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Limon’s schools, in brief
Above the state in reading, below in math
Reading proficiency is 53% and math 30% in spring 2022, against 45% and 32% statewide. Test scores ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $13,294 per student, against $15,889 across Colorado (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
One elementary school, then one middle school
From grade 6 the district’s path is Limon Junior-Senior High School. See the path ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind Limon’s grade
A−: better than 80% of Colorado school districts. Test scores are above the Colorado average; there is no graduation rate to add.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Limon, with each school’s own grade.
Kindergarten in Limon
Limon Elementary School
Grades K–5 · 218 students · 14:1 students per teacher
6th grade in Limon
Limon Junior-Senior High School
Grades 6–12 · 233 students · 15:1 students per teacher
7th grade in Limon
Limon Junior-Senior High School
Grades 6–12 · 233 students · 15:1 students per teacher
8th grade in Limon
Limon Junior-Senior High School
Grades 6–12 · 233 students · 15:1 students per teacher
9th grade in Limon
Limon Junior-Senior High School
Grades 6–12 · 233 students · 15:1 students per teacher
10th grade in Limon
Limon Junior-Senior High School
Grades 6–12 · 233 students · 15:1 students per teacher
Limon’s public schools are run by Limon School District RE-4J. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
The district
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Well above the state in reading
Limon vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Colorado towns that share Limon’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Limon | A− | Limon School District RE-4J |
Every school in Limon
2 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Colorado’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Questions about Limon’s schools
Are Limon’s schools good?
By Colorado’s own tests, yes: the public schools Limon children attend outscore 80% of Colorado’s school districts on tests and graduation, an A− Schools grade. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 82%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Limon in?
Limon School District RE-4J, which runs grades K–12 and enrolls 451 students in 2 schools (2024–25).
How much does Limon spend per student?
$13,294 in Limon School District RE-4J (FY2024), against $15,889 across Colorado. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Parents talk
What Limon families are saying about school.
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School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Colorado. Stars are from neighbors.