- Enrollment
- 484
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Pagosa Springs Elementary School held near 514 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 39.0 → 37.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 080219000038 · Pagosa Springs, CO Elementary · MID · TRAD
511 enr · 13.1:1 · 45.7% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Pagosa Springs Middle School (484 students)
Pagosa Springs Elementary School held near 514 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 39.0 → 37.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Pagosa Springs Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Pagosa Springs Elementary School
511 students
- Pagosa Springs
Pagosa Springs Middle School
484 students
- Pagosa Springs
Pagosa Springs High School
435 students
- Pagosa Peak Op 111
Pagosa Peak Open School
111 students
- San Juan Mount 47
San Juan Mountain School
47 students
What this shows Pagosa Springs Elementary School reports 511 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pagosa Springs Elementary School compares
Pagosa Springs 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 | 13.1:1 | ▼ 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 methodology
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
$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
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.
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
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 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
- 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
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 (~511 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 521 (2022-23) → 514 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.