- Enrollment
- 568
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Alamosa, CO
Alamosa Elementary School K-2
Federal NCES profile for Alamosa Elementary School K-2, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 080207006798
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Alamosa Elementary School K-2 earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Colorado median.
- #5 of 6
- public schools in Alamosa · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.1:1
- students per teacher
- 60.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Alamosa Elementary School K-2 has class sizes near the Colorado median. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Alamosa Elementary School K-2 ranks #5 of 6 public schools in Alamosa, CO.
School address
District: Alamosa School District No. Re-11j · Colorado
NCES ID 080207006798 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+14 students YoY
Alamosa Elementary School K-2 held near 447 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 30.0 → 31.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+14 students YoY 080207006798 · Alamosa, CO Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
437 enr · 15.1:1 · 60.3% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Alamosa High School (568 students)
Alamosa Elementary School K-2 held near 447 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount). Teacher FTE added 30.0 → 31.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Alamosa Elementary School K-2 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
- This school
Alamosa Elementary School K-2
437 students
- Alamosa Altern 60
Alamosa Alternative Education School
60 students
- Alamosa Online 29
Alamosa Online
29 students
What this shows Alamosa Elementary School K-2 reports 437 students on the CCD universe file.
How Alamosa Elementary School K-2 compares
Alamosa Elementary School K-2 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 | 15.1:1 | ▼ 9% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 60.3% | ▲ 57% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 437 | top 38% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.1:1
Leaner classes than 46% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
437
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
60.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 57% 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
15.1:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 43% in Colorado - lower ratio than 57% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
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.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 63.4%
White 32.5%
Two or More 1.6%
African American 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Asian 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 63.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.2, Alamosa Elementary School K-2 is more mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
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 Elementary School K-2 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alamosa High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Alamosa Elementary School 3-5 | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ortega Middle School | 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 K-2'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
- 60
- Students per teacher
- 30:1
- Resource Index
- 0/100
- Enrollment
- 29
- Students per teacher
- 29:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~437 students)
Frequently asked questions about Alamosa Elementary School K-2
How many students attend Alamosa Elementary School K-2?
Alamosa Elementary School K-2 has 437 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Alamosa, CO. CCD year-over-year: 433 (2022-23) → 447 (2023-24), nearly flat (+14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Alamosa Elementary School K-2?
The student-teacher ratio at Alamosa Elementary School K-2 is 15.1:1, which is 9% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 4% 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 K-2?
60.3% of students at Alamosa Elementary School K-2 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Alamosa Elementary School K-2?
The largest demographic group at Alamosa Elementary School K-2 is Hispanic or Latino at 63.4% of enrollment, in Alamosa, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Alamosa Elementary School K-2?
Alamosa Elementary School K-2 has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. 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 Elementary School K-2 rank among public schools in Alamosa?
By Resource Investment Index, Alamosa Elementary School K-2 ranks #5 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 Elementary School K-2, 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.