Enrollment
60
Colorado · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Alamosa, CO
Alamosa Alternative Education School
Federal NCES profile for Alamosa Alternative Education School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 0/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 080207006851
👥 S:T ratio 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Alamosa Alternative Education School earns 0/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Colorado schools.
- #6 of 6
- public schools in Alamosa · Resource Index
- 0
- Resource Index · Lower
- 30:1
- large classes for Colorado
- 79.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Alamosa Alternative Education School has class sizes larger than 97% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Alamosa Alternative Education School ranks #6 of 6 public schools in Alamosa, CO.
School address
District: Alamosa School District No. Re-11j · Colorado
NCES ID 080207006851 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
2.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
30:1
vs 16.6:1 Colorado avg
+81% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
79.1%
vs 38.5% Colorado avg
+105% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Alamosa Alternative Education School compares with Colorado and U.S. medians
What stands out at Alamosa Alternative Education School
Alamosa Alternative Education School is a high-poverty, small combined-grade school in Alamosa, Colorado, enrolling 60 students.
Class loads run heavy: 30:1 is larger than about 97% of Colorado schools and 81% above the 16.6:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need is high: 79.1% of students qualify for free meals, 105% above the Colorado average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 94% of Colorado schools, with 60 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 100% of the 1,922 Colorado schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (82% of enrollment) (diversity index 30/100).
The surrounding Alamosa School District No. Re-11j spends $11,228 per pupil, 31% below the Colorado average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 19.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Alamosa School District No. Re-11j also operates Alamosa High School (568 students) and Alamosa Elementary School 3-5 (473 students) alongside Alamosa Alternative Education School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Alamosa Alternative Education School compares
Alamosa Alternative Education School on the metrics families compare, against Colorado and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 30:1 | ▲ 81% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 79.1% | ▲ 105% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 60 | top 94% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
30:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
60
Bigger than 6% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
79.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 105% above the Colorado average of 38.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
30:1
students per teacher
- 81% above state mean
Top 97% in Colorado - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$11,228
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $16,273
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 81.7%
White 16.7%
Two or More 1.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 81.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.4, Alamosa Alternative Education School is less mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Alamosa School District No. Re-11j, which includes Alamosa Alternative Education School.
$11,228
Per student
-31%
vs Colorado
Avg $16,273
-32%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 24.6%
State 56.1%
Federal 19.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Alamosa Alternative Education School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alamosa High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Alamosa Elementary School 3-5 | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ortega Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Alamosa Elementary School K-2 | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Alamosa Online | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Alamosa Alternative Education School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 568
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 473
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 471
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 437
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 29
- Students per teacher
- 29:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Colorado, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~60 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Alamosa Alternative Education School
How many students attend Alamosa Alternative Education School?
Alamosa Alternative Education School has 60 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Alamosa, CO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Alamosa Alternative Education School?
The student-teacher ratio at Alamosa Alternative Education School is 30:1, which is 81% higher than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 91% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Alamosa Alternative Education School?
79.1% of students at Alamosa Alternative Education School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Alamosa Alternative Education School?
The largest demographic group at Alamosa Alternative Education School is Hispanic or Latino at 81.7% of enrollment, in Alamosa, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Alamosa Alternative Education School?
Alamosa Alternative Education School has a Resource Investment Index of 0/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Alamosa Alternative Education School rank among public schools in Alamosa?
By Resource Investment Index, Alamosa Alternative Education School ranks #6 of 6 public schools in Alamosa, CO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Alamosa on the city page.
Is Alamosa Alternative Education School a good school?
Alamosa Alternative Education School earns 0/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Colorado schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Alamosa School District No. Re-11j?
Besides Alamosa Alternative Education School, Alamosa School District No. Re-11j also operates Alamosa High School (568 students), Alamosa Elementary School 3-5 (473 students), and Ortega Middle School (471 students). See the Alamosa School District No. Re-11j district page for the complete list.
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