Enrollment
30
Colorado · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lajara, CO
North Conejos Alternative Program
Federal NCES profile for North Conejos Alternative Program, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 10/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 080510006601
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Conejos Alternative Program earns 10/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Colorado schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Colorado.
- 10
- Resource Index · Lower
- 30:1
- large classes for Colorado
- 90.6%
- free-lunch eligible
- 30
- students enrolled
North Conejos Alternative Program has class sizes larger than 97% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: North Conejos School District No. Re1j · Colorado
NCES ID 080510006601 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
1.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
30:1
vs 16.6:1 Colorado avg
+81% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
90.6%
vs 38.5% Colorado avg
+135% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How North Conejos Alternative Program compares with Colorado and U.S. medians
What stands out at North Conejos Alternative Program
North Conejos Alternative Program is a high-poverty, small combined-grade school in Lajara, Colorado, enrolling 30 students.
Class loads run heavy: 30:1 is larger than about 97% of Colorado schools and 81% above the 16.6:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need is high: 90.6% of students qualify for free meals, 135% above the Colorado average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 97% of Colorado schools, with 30 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 99% of the 1,922 Colorado schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (70%) and White (27%) (diversity index 44/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 40.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding North Conejos School District No. Re1j spends $10,600 per pupil, 35% below the Colorado average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
North Conejos School District No. Re1j also operates Centauri High School (301 students) and Centauri Middle School (211 students) alongside North Conejos Alternative Program.
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 North Conejos Alternative Program compares
North Conejos Alternative Program on the metrics families compare, against Colorado and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 30:1 | ▲ 81% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 90.6% | ▲ 135% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 30 | top 97% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
30:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
30
Bigger than 4% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
90.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 135% above the Colorado average of 38.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
30:1
students per teacher
- 81% above state mean
Top 97% in Colorado - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
40.0%
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
$10,600
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 + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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 70.0%
White 26.7%
Asian 3.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 70.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.8, North Conejos Alternative Program is less mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for North Conejos School District No. Re1j, which includes North Conejos Alternative Program.
$10,600
Per student
-35%
vs Colorado
Avg $16,273
-36%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 8.2%
State 82.7%
Federal 9.1%
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 North Conejos Alternative Program Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Centauri High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Centauri Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| La Jara Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Manassa Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Conejos Alternative Program's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 301
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 211
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 195
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 190
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar other 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 (~30 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about North Conejos Alternative Program
How many students attend North Conejos Alternative Program?
North Conejos Alternative Program has 30 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Lajara, CO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Conejos Alternative Program?
The student-teacher ratio at North Conejos Alternative Program is 30:1, which is 81% higher than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 91% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at North Conejos Alternative Program?
90.6% of students at North Conejos Alternative Program are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Conejos Alternative Program?
The largest demographic group at North Conejos Alternative Program is Hispanic or Latino at 70.0% of enrollment, in Lajara, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Conejos Alternative Program?
North Conejos Alternative Program has a Resource Investment Index of 10/100 (lower 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).
Is North Conejos Alternative Program a good school?
North Conejos Alternative Program earns 10/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Colorado schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Colorado. 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 North Conejos School District No. Re1j?
Besides North Conejos Alternative Program, North Conejos School District No. Re1j also operates Centauri High School (301 students), Centauri Middle School (211 students), and La Jara Elementary School (195 students). See the North Conejos School District No. Re1j district page for the complete list.
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