Enrollment
473
Colorado · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Alamosa, CO
Alamosa Elementary School 3-5
Federal NCES profile for Alamosa Elementary School 3-5, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 080207006459
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 68
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Alamosa Elementary School 3-5 earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Colorado median.
- #4 of 6
- public schools in Alamosa · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.3:1
- students per teacher
- 59.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Alamosa Elementary School 3-5 has class sizes near the Colorado median. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Alamosa Elementary School 3-5 ranks #4 of 6 public schools in Alamosa, CO.
School address
District: Alamosa School District No. Re-11j · Colorado
NCES ID 080207006459 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
33.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.3:1
vs 16.6:1 Colorado avg
-14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
59.7%
vs 38.5% Colorado avg
+55% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Alamosa Elementary School 3-5 compares with Colorado and U.S. medians
What stands out at Alamosa Elementary School 3-5
Alamosa Elementary School 3-5 is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Alamosa, Colorado, enrolling 473 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14.3:1 puts it in the smaller third of Colorado schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 59.7% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 473 puts it in the larger third of Colorado schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,922 scored Colorado schools.
Against 263 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #79.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (55%) and White (37%) (diversity index 56/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 158 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
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 Ortega Middle School (471 students) alongside Alamosa Elementary School 3-5.
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 Elementary School 3-5 compares
Alamosa Elementary School 3-5 on the metrics families compare, against Colorado and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.3:1 | ▼ 14% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 59.7% | ▲ 55% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 473 | top 33% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
473
Bigger than 58% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
59.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 55% above the Colorado average of 38.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 35% in Colorado - lower ratio than 65% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
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.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 158 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
40
in-school suspensions + 38 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 55.0%
White 37.2%
Two or More 3.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.3%
African American 1.5%
Asian 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 55.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.7, Alamosa Elementary School 3-5 is more mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Alamosa School District No. Re-11j, which includes Alamosa Elementary School 3-5.
$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 Elementary School 3-5 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alamosa High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ortega Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Alamosa Elementary School K-2 | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Alamosa Alternative Education School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Alamosa Online | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Alamosa Elementary School 3-5'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
- 471
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 437
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 60
- Students per teacher
- 30:1
- Resource Index
- 0/100
- Enrollment
- 29
- Students per teacher
- 29:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Similar elementary 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 (~473 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Alamosa Elementary School 3-5
How many students attend Alamosa Elementary School 3-5?
Alamosa Elementary School 3-5 has 473 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Alamosa, CO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Alamosa Elementary School 3-5?
The student-teacher ratio at Alamosa Elementary School 3-5 is 14.3:1, which is 14% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 9% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Alamosa Elementary School 3-5?
59.7% of students at Alamosa Elementary School 3-5 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Alamosa Elementary School 3-5?
The largest demographic group at Alamosa Elementary School 3-5 is Hispanic or Latino at 55.0% of enrollment, in Alamosa, CO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Alamosa Elementary School 3-5?
Alamosa Elementary School 3-5 has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Alamosa Elementary School 3-5 rank among public schools in Alamosa?
By Resource Investment Index, Alamosa Elementary School 3-5 ranks #4 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 Elementary School 3-5 a good school?
Alamosa Elementary School 3-5 earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Colorado median. 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 Elementary School 3-5, Alamosa School District No. Re-11j also operates Alamosa High School (568 students), Ortega Middle School (471 students), and Alamosa Elementary School K-2 (437 students). See the Alamosa School District No. Re-11j district page for the complete list.
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