- Enrollment
- 1,089
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Colorado Springs, CO
Otero Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Otero Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 080453001484
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Otero Elementary School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Colorado median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Colorado schools.
- #58 of 80
- schools in Colorado Springs · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.8:1
- students per teacher
- 52.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Otero Elementary School has class sizes near the Colorado median. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Otero Elementary School ranks #58 of 80 schools in Colorado Springs, CO.
School address
NCES ID 080453001484 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
Otero Elementary School held near 338 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 24.0 → 26.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-13 students YoY 080453001484 · Colorado Springs, CO Other · SMALL · TRAD
330 enr · 13.8:1 · 52.7% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Harrison High School (1,089 students)
Otero Elementary School held near 338 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount). Teacher FTE added 24.0 → 26.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Otero Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Harrison High
Harrison High School
1,089 students
- The Vanguard S
The Vanguard School (Elementary)
949 students
- Sierra High Sc
Sierra High School
843 students
- Soaring Eagles
Soaring Eagles Elementary School
764 students
- Sand Creek Int
Sand Creek International School
595 students
- This school 330
Otero Elementary School
330 students
What this shows Otero Elementary School reports 330 students on the CCD universe file.
How Otero Elementary School compares
Otero Elementary 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 | 13.8:1 | ▼ 17% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.7% | ▲ 37% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 330 | top 55% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
330
Bigger than 37% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
52.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% 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
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 31% in Colorado - lower ratio than 69% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$14,088
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
21
in-school suspensions + 70 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 27.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 43.6%
White 30.6%
African American 12.1%
Two or More 8.8%
Asian 3.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 43.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.2, Otero Elementary School is more mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Harrison School District No. 2 in the County of El Paso an reports $14,088 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Otero Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harrison High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| The Vanguard School (Elementary) | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sierra High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Soaring Eagles Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sand Creek International School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Otero Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 949
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 843
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 764
- Students per teacher
- 23.9:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 595
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
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 (~330 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Otero Elementary School
How many students attend Otero Elementary School?
Otero Elementary School has 330 students enrolled. It is a public school in Colorado Springs, CO. CCD year-over-year: 351 (2022-23) → 338 (2023-24), nearly flat (-13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Otero Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Otero Elementary School is 13.8:1, which is 17% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 12% 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 Otero Elementary School?
52.7% of students at Otero Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Otero Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Otero Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 43.6% of enrollment, in Colorado Springs, CO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Otero Elementary School?
Otero Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical 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 Otero Elementary School rank among schools in Colorado Springs?
By Resource Investment Index, Otero Elementary School ranks #58 of 80 schools in Colorado Springs, CO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Colorado Springs on the city page.
What other schools are in Harrison School District No. 2 in the County of El Paso an?
Besides Otero Elementary School, Harrison School District No. 2 in the County of El Paso an also operates Harrison High School (1,089 students), The Vanguard School (Elementary) (949 students), and Sierra High School (843 students). See the Harrison School District No. 2 in the County of El Paso an district page for the complete list.