Enrollment
511
Colorado · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Pagosa Springs, CO
Pagosa Springs Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Pagosa Springs Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 080219000038
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 48
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pagosa Springs Elementary School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 75% of Colorado schools.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in Pagosa Springs · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.1:1
- small classes for Colorado
- 45.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Pagosa Springs Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 75% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pagosa Springs Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Pagosa Springs, CO.
School address
District: Archuleta County School District No. 50 Jt · Colorado
NCES ID 080219000038 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
39.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.1:1
vs 16.6:1 Colorado avg
-21% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
45.7%
vs 38.5% Colorado avg
+19% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Pagosa Springs Elementary School compares with Colorado and U.S. medians
What stands out at Pagosa Springs Elementary School
Pagosa Springs Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Pagosa Springs, Colorado, enrolling 511 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.1:1 puts it in the smaller third of Colorado schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 45.7% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 511 puts it in the larger third of Colorado schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,922 scored Colorado schools.
Against 273 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #125.
Its student body is led by White (60%) and Hispanic or Latino (31%) (diversity index 54/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 262 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 57.1% 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 Middle School (484 students) and Pagosa Springs High School (435 students) alongside Pagosa Springs Elementary 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 Springs Elementary School compares
Pagosa Springs Elementary 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 | 13.1:1 | ▼ 21% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.7% | ▲ 19% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 511 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
511
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
45.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% 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
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 21% below state mean
Top 25% in Colorado - lower ratio than 75% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
57.1%
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
Counselors1.9 FTE
Per 262 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
22
in-school suspensions + 20 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.2 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 60.1%
Hispanic or Latino 30.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 4.5%
Two or More 3.7%
African American 0.6%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 60.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.1, Pagosa Springs Elementary 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 Springs Elementary 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 Springs Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pagosa Springs Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pagosa Springs High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pagosa Peak Open School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| San Juan Mountain School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pagosa Springs Elementary 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
- 111
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- 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 (~511 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Pagosa Springs Elementary School
How many students attend Pagosa Springs Elementary School?
Pagosa Springs Elementary School has 511 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Pagosa Springs, CO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pagosa Springs Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pagosa Springs Elementary School is 13.1:1, which is 21% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 17% 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 Springs Elementary School?
45.7% of students at Pagosa Springs Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pagosa Springs Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Pagosa Springs Elementary School is White at 60.1% of enrollment, in Pagosa Springs, CO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pagosa Springs Elementary School?
Pagosa Springs Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Springs Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Pagosa Springs?
By Resource Investment Index, Pagosa Springs Elementary School ranks #2 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 Springs Elementary School a good school?
Pagosa Springs Elementary School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 75% of Colorado schools. 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 Springs Elementary School, Archuleta County School District No. 50 Jt also operates Pagosa Springs Middle School (484 students), Pagosa Springs High School (435 students), and Pagosa Peak Open School (111 students). See the Archuleta County School District No. 50 Jt district page for the complete list.
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