Alamosa Elementary School 3-5

1709 West 10th Street Building
Alamosa, CO 81101
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Alamosa Elementary School 3-5 serves 498 students in grades 3-5.
Alamosa Elementary School 3-5 placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the Colorado state average of 33%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 47%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: 3-5
  • Enrollment: 498 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 75%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50% in CO
  • Math Proficiency
    : 30-34% (Top 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 32% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

School Overview

Alamosa Elementary School 3-5's student population of 498 students has declined by 56% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has declined by 55% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
Total Students
498 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
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School Rankings

Alamosa Elementary School 3-5 is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,734 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Alamosa Elementary School 3-5 is 0.46, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (CO)
Overall Testing Rank
#943 out of 1734 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
33%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
47%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
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American Indian
2%
1%
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Asian
n/a
3%
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Hispanic
69%
35%
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Black
n/a
4%
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White
25%
52%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.46
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Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
30%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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 #943 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CO state average).
How many students attend Alamosa Elementary School 3-5?
498 students attend Alamosa Elementary School 3-5.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Alamosa Elementary School 3-5 students are Hispanic, 25% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Alamosa Elementary School 3-5?
Alamosa Elementary School 3-5 has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher 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
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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Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: 3-5
  • Enrollment: 498 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 75%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 30-34% (Top 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 32% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

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