- Enrollment
- 56
- Students per teacher
- 9.3:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Otis, CO
Lone Star Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Lone Star Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 080534006376
👥 S:T ratio 62
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 34
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lone Star Middle School earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 94% of Colorado schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Colorado.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in Otis · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.5:1
- small classes for Colorado
- 29.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Lone Star Middle School has class sizes smaller than 94% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lone Star Middle School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Otis, CO.
School address
District: Lone Star School District No. 101 · Colorado
NCES ID 080534006376 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Lone Star Middle School held near 24 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 2.1 → 1.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 080534006376 · Otis, CO Middle · SMALL · TRAD
19 enr · 9.5:1 · 29.2% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Lone Star Elementary School (56 students)
Lone Star Middle School held near 24 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 2.1 → 1.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Lone Star Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lone Star Elem
Lone Star Elementary School
56 students
- Lone Star Undi
Lone Star Undivided High School
44 students
- This school 19
Lone Star Middle School
19 students
What this shows Lone Star Middle School reports 19 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lone Star Middle School compares
Lone Star Middle 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 | 9.5:1 | ▼ 43% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.2% | ▼ 24% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 19 | top 98% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.5:1
Leaner classes than 91% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
19
Bigger than 3% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
29.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% 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
9.5:1
students per teacher
- 43% below state mean
Top 6% in Colorado - lower ratio than 94% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
26.3%
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
$18,855
per pupil, district-wide
- above Colorado avg of $17,910
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
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: 5.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 84.2%
Hispanic or Latino 15.8%
Largest group: White at 84.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.6, Lone Star Middle School is less mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lone Star School District No. 101 reports $18,855 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lone Star Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lone Star Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lone Star Undivided High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lone Star Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 44
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 66/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~19 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lone Star Middle School
How many students attend Lone Star Middle School?
Lone Star Middle School has 19 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Otis, CO. CCD year-over-year: 24 (2022-23) → 24 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lone Star Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lone Star Middle School is 9.5:1, which is 43% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 39% 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 Lone Star Middle School?
29.2% of students at Lone Star Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lone Star Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Lone Star Middle School is White at 84.2% of enrollment, in Otis, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lone Star Middle School?
Lone Star Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (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 Lone Star Middle School rank among public schools in Otis?
By Resource Investment Index, Lone Star Middle School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Otis, 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 Otis on the city page.
What other schools are in Lone Star School District No. 101?
Besides Lone Star Middle School, Lone Star School District No. 101 also operates Lone Star Elementary School (56 students) and Lone Star Undivided High School (44 students). See the Lone Star School District No. 101 district page for the complete list.