Enrollment
133
Colorado · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Lamar, CO
Alta Vista Charter School
Federal NCES profile for Alta Vista Charter School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 080522000860Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Alta Vista Charter School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Colorado median.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in Lamar · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.8:1
- students per teacher
- 26.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Alta Vista Charter School has class sizes near the Colorado median. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Alta Vista Charter School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Lamar, CO.
School address
District: Lamar School District No. Re-2 · Colorado
NCES ID 080522000860 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
9.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.8:1
vs 16.6:1 Colorado avg
-11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
26.7%
vs 38.5% Colorado avg
-31% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Alta Vista Charter School compares with Colorado and U.S. medians
What stands out at Alta Vista Charter School
Alta Vista Charter School is a small charter elementary school in Lamar, Colorado, enrolling 133 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14.8:1 puts it in the smaller third of Colorado schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 26.7% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 133 puts it in the smaller third of Colorado schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,922 scored Colorado schools.
Against 113 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #53.
Its student body is led by White (60%) and Hispanic or Latino (35%) (diversity index 51/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 21.8% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Lamar School District No. Re-2 spends $9,479 per pupil, 42% below the Colorado average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 19.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Lamar School District No. Re-2 also operates Lamar High School (393 students) and Lamar Middle School (275 students) alongside Alta Vista Charter 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 Alta Vista Charter School compares
Alta Vista Charter 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 | 14.8:1 | ▼ 11% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.7% | ▼ 31% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 133 | top 85% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
133
Bigger than 13% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
26.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% below the Colorado average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 39% in Colorado - lower ratio than 61% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
21.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$9,479
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.8 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
White 60.2%
Hispanic or Latino 35.3%
Two or More 3.8%
Asian 0.8%
Largest group: White at 60.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.1, Alta Vista Charter School is more mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lamar School District No. Re-2, which includes Alta Vista Charter School.
$9,479
Per student
-42%
vs Colorado
Avg $16,273
-43%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 17.9%
State 62.4%
Federal 19.7%
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 Alta Vista Charter School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lamar High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lamar Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Parkview Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Washington Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Melvin Hendrickson Development Center | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Alta Vista Charter School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 393
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 275
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 252
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 222
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 122
- Students per teacher
- 40.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 (~133 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Alta Vista Charter School
How many students attend Alta Vista Charter School?
Alta Vista Charter School has 133 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Lamar, CO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Alta Vista Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at Alta Vista Charter School is 14.8:1, which is 11% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 6% 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 Alta Vista Charter School?
26.7% of students at Alta Vista Charter School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Alta Vista Charter School?
The largest demographic group at Alta Vista Charter School is White at 60.2% of enrollment, in Lamar, CO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Alta Vista Charter School?
Alta Vista Charter School has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Alta Vista Charter School rank among elementary schools in Lamar?
By Resource Investment Index, Alta Vista Charter School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Lamar, CO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Lamar on the city page.
Is Alta Vista Charter School a good school?
Alta Vista Charter School earns 52/100 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 Lamar School District No. Re-2?
Besides Alta Vista Charter School, Lamar School District No. Re-2 also operates Lamar High School (393 students), Lamar Middle School (275 students), and Parkview Elementary School (252 students). See the Lamar School District No. Re-2 district page for the complete list.
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