- Enrollment
- 511
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-19 students YoY
Pagosa Peak Open School shrank from 125 students in 2022-23 to 106 in 2023-24 (-15.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 8.3 → 5.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-19 students YoY 080219006717 · Pagosa Springs, CO Elementary · SMALL · CHARTER
111 enr · 13.9:1 · 41.6% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Pagosa Springs Elementary School (511 students)
Pagosa Peak Open School shrank from 125 students in 2022-23 to 106 in 2023-24 (-15.2%). Teacher FTE lost 8.3 → 5.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Pagosa Peak Open School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Pagosa Springs
Pagosa Springs Elementary School
511 students
- Pagosa Springs
Pagosa Springs Middle School
484 students
- Pagosa Springs
Pagosa Springs High School
435 students
- This school 111
Pagosa Peak Open School
111 students
- San Juan Mount 47
San Juan Mountain School
47 students
What this shows Pagosa Peak Open School reports 111 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pagosa Peak Open School compares
Pagosa Peak Open 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 | 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 methodology
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
$13,910
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
Counselors0.8 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.
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
District finance for Archuleta County School District No. 50 Jt reports $13,910 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide elementary 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 (~111 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 125 (2022-23) → 106 (2023-24), down 19.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.