Enrollment
111
Colorado · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Pagosa Springs, CO
Pagosa Peak Open School
Federal NCES profile for Pagosa Peak Open School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 080219006717Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 72
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pagosa Peak Open School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Colorado median.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in Pagosa Springs · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.9:1
- students per teacher
- 41.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Pagosa Peak Open School has class sizes near the Colorado median. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pagosa Peak Open School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Pagosa Springs, CO.
School address
District: Archuleta County School District No. 50 Jt · Colorado
NCES ID 080219006717 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
8.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.9:1
vs 16.6:1 Colorado avg
-16% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
41.6%
vs 38.5% Colorado avg
+8% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Pagosa Peak Open School compares with Colorado and U.S. medians
What stands out at Pagosa Peak Open School
Pagosa Peak Open School is a small charter elementary school in Pagosa Springs, Colorado, enrolling 111 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.9:1 puts it in the smaller third of Colorado schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 41.6% lands close to the Colorado typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 111 puts it in the smaller third of Colorado schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,922 scored Colorado schools.
Against 95 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #65.
Its student body is led by White (59%) and Hispanic or Latino (32%) (diversity index 55/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 141 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 68.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Archuleta County School District No. 50 Jt spends $12,212 per pupil, 25% below the Colorado average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 16.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Archuleta County School District No. 50 Jt also operates Pagosa Springs Elementary School (511 students) and Pagosa Springs Middle School (484 students) alongside Pagosa Peak Open 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 Pagosa Peak Open School compares
Pagosa Peak Open 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 | 13.9:1 | ▼ 16% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.6% | ▲ 8% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 111 | top 87% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.9:1
Leaner classes than 58% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
111
Bigger than 11% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
41.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% 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
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 16% 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.
Engagement
68.5%
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
$12,212
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
Counselors0.8 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.4 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
White 58.6%
Hispanic or Latino 31.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 5.4%
Two or More 4.5%
Largest group: White at 58.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.2, Pagosa Peak Open School is more mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Archuleta County School District No. 50 Jt, which includes Pagosa Peak Open School.
$12,212
Per student
-25%
vs Colorado
Avg $16,273
-26%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 47.4%
State 36.2%
Federal 16.4%
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 Pagosa Peak Open School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pagosa Springs Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pagosa Springs Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pagosa Springs High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| San Juan Mountain School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pagosa Peak Open School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 511
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 484
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 435
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 47
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar elementary 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 (~111 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Pagosa Peak Open School
How many students attend Pagosa Peak Open School?
Pagosa Peak Open School has 111 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Pagosa Springs, CO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pagosa Peak Open School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pagosa Peak Open School is 13.9:1, which is 16% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 11% 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 Pagosa Peak Open School?
41.6% of students at Pagosa Peak Open School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pagosa Peak Open School?
The largest demographic group at Pagosa Peak Open School is White at 58.6% of enrollment, in Pagosa Springs, CO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pagosa Peak Open School?
Pagosa Peak Open School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Pagosa Peak Open School rank among elementary schools in Pagosa Springs?
By Resource Investment Index, Pagosa Peak Open School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Pagosa Springs, CO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Pagosa Springs on the city page.
Is Pagosa Peak Open School a good school?
Pagosa Peak Open School earns 47/100 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 Archuleta County School District No. 50 Jt?
Besides Pagosa Peak Open School, Archuleta County School District No. 50 Jt also operates Pagosa Springs Elementary School (511 students), Pagosa Springs Middle School (484 students), and Pagosa Springs High School (435 students). See the Archuleta County School District No. 50 Jt district page for the complete list.
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