- Enrollment
- 568
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Alamosa, CO
Ortega Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Ortega Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 080207000026
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ortega Middle School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Colorado median.
- #3 of 6
- public schools in Alamosa · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.2:1
- students per teacher
- 58.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Ortega Middle School has class sizes near the Colorado median. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ortega Middle School ranks #3 of 6 public schools in Alamosa, CO.
School address
District: Alamosa School District No. Re-11j · Colorado
NCES ID 080207000026 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-41 students YoY
Ortega Middle School shrank from 540 students in 2022-23 to 499 in 2023-24 (-7.6%).
Teacher FTE added 31.5 → 34.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-41 students YoY 080207000026 · Alamosa, CO Middle · SMALL · TRAD
471 enr · 15.2:1 · 58.1% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Alamosa High School (568 students)
Ortega Middle School shrank from 540 students in 2022-23 to 499 in 2023-24 (-7.6%). Teacher FTE added 31.5 → 34.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Ortega Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Alamosa High S
Alamosa High School
568 students
- Alamosa Elemen
Alamosa Elementary School 3-5
473 students
- This school
Ortega Middle School
471 students
- Alamosa Elemen
Alamosa Elementary School K-2
437 students
- Alamosa Altern 60
Alamosa Alternative Education School
60 students
- Alamosa Online 29
Alamosa Online
29 students
What this shows Ortega Middle School reports 471 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ortega Middle School compares
Ortega Middle School is a shrinking 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 | 15.2:1 | ▼ 8% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 58.1% | ▲ 51% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 471 | top 33% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.2:1
Leaner classes than 45% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
471
Bigger than 58% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
58.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% above the Colorado average of 38.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.2:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 44% in Colorado - lower ratio than 56% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$13,387
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 236 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
33
in-school suspensions + 74 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 22.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 67.9%
White 26.3%
Two or More 2.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.3%
African American 1.1%
Asian 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 67.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.9, Ortega Middle School is about as mixed as the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Alamosa School District No. Re-11j reports $13,387 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ortega Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alamosa High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Alamosa Elementary School 3-5 | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Alamosa Elementary School K-2 | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Alamosa Alternative Education School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Alamosa Online | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ortega Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 473
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 437
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 60
- Students per teacher
- 30:1
- Resource Index
- 0/100
- Enrollment
- 29
- Students per teacher
- 29:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
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 (~471 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ortega Middle School
How many students attend Ortega Middle School?
Ortega Middle School has 471 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Alamosa, CO. CCD year-over-year: 540 (2022-23) → 499 (2023-24), down 41.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ortega Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ortega Middle School is 15.2:1, which is 8% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 3% 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 Ortega Middle School?
58.1% of students at Ortega Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ortega Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Ortega Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 67.9% of enrollment, in Alamosa, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ortega Middle School?
Ortega Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Ortega Middle School rank among public schools in Alamosa?
By Resource Investment Index, Ortega Middle School ranks #3 of 6 public schools in Alamosa, 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 Alamosa on the city page.
What other schools are in Alamosa School District No. Re-11j?
Besides Ortega Middle School, Alamosa School District No. Re-11j also operates Alamosa High School (568 students), Alamosa Elementary School 3-5 (473 students), and Alamosa Elementary School K-2 (437 students). See the Alamosa School District No. Re-11j district page for the complete list.