Serving 473 students in grades 3-5, Alamosa Elementary School 3-5 ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 24% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 3-5
- Enrollment: 473 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 63%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Alamosa Elementary School's attendance zone encompasses the entire Alamosa school district, covering approximately 329.6 square miles around Alamosa, CO. Typical drive times to the school are between 15 to 20 minutes, with the average distance from the school to the zone's edge being 10.3 miles and the furthest edge reaching 23.3 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Alamosa Elementary School 3-5's student population of 473 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
473 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Learners today. Leaders Tomorrow.
School Rankings
Alamosa Elementary School 3-5 ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Alamosa Elementary School 3-5 is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1087 out of 1748 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
33%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
55%
37%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
5%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
White
37%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)38.3%
33.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
39%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Alamosa Elementary School 3-5's ranking?
Alamosa Elementary School 3-5 is ranked #1087 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Alamosa Elementary School 3-5 often compared to?
Alamosa Elementary School 3-5is often viewed alongside schools like Sangre De Cristo Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Alamosa Elementary School 3-5?
473 students attend Alamosa Elementary School 3-5.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Alamosa Elementary School 3-5 students are Hispanic, 37% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Alamosa Elementary School 3-5?
Alamosa Elementary School 3-5 has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Alamosa Elementary School 3-5 offer ?
Alamosa Elementary School 3-5 offers enrollment in grades 3-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Alamosa Elementary School 3-5 part of?
Alamosa Elementary School 3-5 is part of Alamosa School District No. Re-11j.
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