- Enrollment
- 301
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
North Conejos Alternative Program grew from 32 students in 2022-23 to 34 in 2023-24 (+6.3%).
Teacher FTE held 1.6 → 1.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+2 students YoY 080510006601 · Lajara, CO Other · SMALL · TRAD
30 enr · 30:1 · 90.6% lunch · RII 10
Nearest enrollment peer: Centauri High School (301 students)
North Conejos Alternative Program grew from 32 students in 2022-23 to 34 in 2023-24 (+6.3%). Teacher FTE held 1.6 → 1.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
North Conejos Alternative Program in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Centauri High
Centauri High School
301 students
- Centauri Middl
Centauri Middle School
211 students
- La Jara Elemen
La Jara Elementary School
195 students
- Manassa Elemen
Manassa Elementary School
190 students
- This school 30
North Conejos Alternative Program
30 students
What this shows North Conejos Alternative Program reports 30 students on the CCD universe file.
How North Conejos Alternative Program compares
North Conejos Alternative Program is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$11,862
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 + 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.
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
District finance for North Conejos School District No. Re1j reports $11,862 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide other 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 (~30 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 32 (2022-23) → 34 (2023-24), up 2.
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
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.