- Enrollment
- 568
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Alamosa Alternative Education School held near 43 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 2.3 → 3.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 080207006851 · Alamosa, CO Other · SMALL · TRAD
60 enr · 30:1 · 79.1% lunch · RII 0
Nearest enrollment peer: Alamosa High School (568 students)
Alamosa Alternative Education School held near 43 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE added 2.3 → 3.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Alamosa Alternative Education School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Alamosa High S
Alamosa High School
568 students
- Alamosa Elemen
Alamosa Elementary School 3-5
473 students
- Ortega Middle
Ortega Middle School
471 students
- Alamosa Elemen
Alamosa Elementary School K-2
437 students
- This school 60
Alamosa Alternative Education School
60 students
- Alamosa Online 29
Alamosa Online
29 students
What this shows Alamosa Alternative Education School reports 60 students on the CCD universe file.
How Alamosa Alternative Education School compares
Alamosa Alternative Education School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$13,387
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $17,910
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
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.
District finance for Alamosa School District No. Re-11j reports $13,387 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~60 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 43 (2022-23) → 43 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
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.
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.