Enrollment
471
Colorado · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
31.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.2:1
vs 16.6:1 Colorado avg
-8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
58.1%
vs 38.5% Colorado avg
+51% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ortega Middle School compares with Colorado and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ortega Middle School
Ortega Middle School is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Alamosa, Colorado, enrolling 471 students.
At 15.2:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Colorado median, within a few percentage points of the 16.6:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 58.1% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 471 puts it in the larger third of Colorado schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,922 scored Colorado schools.
Against 271 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #34.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (68%) and White (26%) (diversity index 47/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 236 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
The surrounding Alamosa School District No. Re-11j spends $11,228 per pupil, 31% below the Colorado average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 19.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 107 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 471 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 4 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Alamosa School District No. Re-11j also operates Alamosa High School (568 students) and Alamosa Elementary School 3-5 (473 students) alongside Ortega Middle School.
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 Ortega Middle School compares
Ortega Middle School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,228
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Alamosa School District No. Re-11j, which includes Ortega Middle School.
$11,228
Per student
-31%
vs Colorado
Avg $16,273
-32%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 24.6%
State 56.1%
Federal 19.3%
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 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
- 568
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- 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
Similar middle 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 (~471 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.2:1)
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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.
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, 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.
Is Ortega Middle School a good school?
Ortega Middle School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Colorado median. 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 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.
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