- Enrollment
- 393
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Alta Vista Charter School held near 135 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 9.5 → 9.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 080522000860 · Lamar, CO Elementary · SMALL · CHARTER
133 enr · 14.8:1 · 26.7% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Lamar High School (393 students)
Alta Vista Charter School held near 135 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE held 9.5 → 9.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Alta Vista Charter School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lamar High Sch
Lamar High School
393 students
- Lamar Middle S
Lamar Middle School
275 students
- Parkview Eleme
Parkview Elementary School
252 students
- Washington Ele
Washington Elementary School
222 students
- This school 133
Alta Vista Charter School
133 students
- Melvin Hendric 122
Melvin Hendrickson Development Center
122 students
What this shows Alta Vista Charter School reports 133 students on the CCD universe file.
How Alta Vista Charter School compares
Alta Vista Charter 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 | 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 methodology
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
$10,990
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
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.
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
District finance for Lamar School District No. Re-2 reports $10,990 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~133 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 131 (2022-23) → 135 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.