Lone Star School District No. 101

44940 County Road 54
Otis, CO 80743-9699
(District boundaries shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Lone Star School District No. 101 ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Colorado for:

Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 119 students in Lone Star School District No. 101. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in Colorado.
Public Schools in Lone Star School District No. 101 have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Colorado public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (CO)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,896 Schools
# Students
119 Students
864,893 Students
# Teachers
11 Teachers
52,621 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Lone Star School District No. 101, which is ranked within the top 10% of all 176 school districts in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 50% has decreased from PS% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (CO)
#114 out of 179 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(21-22)
<50%
32%
<50%
45%
(20-21)
<50%
29%
(21-22)
≥50%
82%
(2022-23)
0.8%
33.6%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.27
0.63
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
16%
37%
% Black
n/a
5%
% White
84%
49%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $22,891 is higher than the state median of $15,523. The school district revenue/student has grown by 22% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,639 is higher than the state median of $15,842. The school district spending/student has grown by 24% over four school years.
This School District
This State (CO)
Total Revenue
$3 MM
$13,426 MM
Spending
$2 MM
$13,702 MM
Revenue / Student
$22,891
$15,523
Spending / Student
$18,639
$15,842

Best Lone Star School District No. 101 Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lone Star Undivided High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
44940 County Road 54
Otis, CO 80743
(970) 848-2778
Gr: 9-12 | 44 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #22.
Lone Star Elementary School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
44940 County Road 54
Otis, CO 80743
(970) 848-2778
Gr: K-6 | 56 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #33.
Lone Star Middle School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
44940 County Road 54
Otis, CO 80743
(970) 848-2778
Gr: 7-8 | 19 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 16%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Lone Star School District No. 101?
Lone Star School District No. 101 manages 3 public schools serving 119 students.
What is the rank of Lone Star School District No. 101?
Lone Star School District No. 101 is ranked #15 out of 176 school districts in Colorado (top 10%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Colorado school districts for: Highest science proficiency (Top 5%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Lone Star School District No. 101?
84% of Lone Star School District No. 101 students are White, and 16% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Lone Star School District No. 101?
Lone Star School District No. 101 has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What is Lone Star School District No. 101's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,639 is higher than the state median of $15,842. The school district spending/student has grown by 24% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: K-12
  • Enrollment: 119 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 16%
  • : ≥50% (Btm 50% in CO)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : <50% (Btm 50%)
  • : <50% (Top 30%)
  • : <50% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

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