Serving 498 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 21% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 32%). 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 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 (2024)
- Grades: 3-5
- Enrollment: 498 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 75%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 33% (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 52% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
Total Students
498 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Alamosa Elementary School 3-5 ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1165 out of 1779 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
69%
35%
Black
n/a
4%
White
25%
52%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
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 #1165 out of 1,779 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?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% 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?
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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