Lone Star School District No. 101

44940 County Road 54
Otis, CO 80743-9699
(District boundaries shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 125 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 31%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public school average of 48% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (CO)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,939 Schools
# Students
125 Students
880,585 Students
# Teachers
11 Teachers
53,204 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1

District Rank

Lone Star School District No. 101, which is ranked within the top 10% of all 178 school districts in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80% has decreased from PS% over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (CO)
#19 out of 180 school districts
(Top 20%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Lone Star School District No. 101, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
<50%
33%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Lone Star School District No. 101 and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of CO by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
≥50%
47%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Lone Star School District No. 101 and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of CO by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
≥80%
81%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Lone Star School District No. 101 and public school graduation rate of CO by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.33
0.61
# American Indian Students
n/a
5,720 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
n/a
28,116 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
26 Students
305,656 Students
% Hispanic Students
21%
35%
# Black Students
n/a
40,168 Students
% Black Students
n/a
4%
# White Students
99 Students
455,319 Students
% White Students
79%
52%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
2,567 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
43,153 Students
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
5%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
-
30,884
# Students in K Grade:
6
61,531
# Students in 1st Grade:
9
59,964
# Students in 2nd Grade:
7
61,530
# Students in 3rd Grade:
7
61,294
# Students in 4th Grade:
6
62,059
# Students in 5th Grade:
11
63,301
# Students in 6th Grade:
9
64,472
# Students in 7th Grade:
15
66,826
# Students in 8th Grade:
13
68,888
# Students in 9th Grade:
8
71,759
# Students in 10th Grade:
14
69,031
# Students in 11th Grade:
10
67,423
# Students in 12th Grade:
10
71,623
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $21,792 is higher than the state median of $15,247. The school district revenue/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,744 is higher than the state median of $15,560. The school district spending/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
This School District
This State (CO)
Total Revenue
$3 MM
$13,426 MM
This chart display total revenue of Lone Star School District No. 101 and median value from total revenues of all school districts in CO by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$2 MM
$13,702 MM
This chart display total spending of Lone Star School District No. 101 and median value from total spendings of all school districts in CO by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$21,792
$15,247
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Lone Star School District No. 101 and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in CO by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$17,744
$15,560
This chart display average spending per public school student in Lone Star School District No. 101 and average spending per public school student of all school districts in CO by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Lone Star School District No. 101 Public Schools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: 9-12
| 42 students
Rank: n/an/a
44940 County Road 54
Otis, CO 80743
(970) 848-2778
Grades: K-5
| 46 students
Rank: n/an/a
44940 County Road 54
Otis, CO 80743
(970) 848-2778
Grades: 6-8
| 37 students

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 125 students.
What is the rank of Lone Star School District No. 101?
Lone Star School District No. 101 is ranked #11 out of 178 school districts in Colorado (top 10%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Colorado school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%) and Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
What is the racial composition of students in Lone Star School District No. 101?
79% of Lone Star School District No. 101 students are White, and 21% 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 17:1.
What is Lone Star School District No. 101's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,744 is higher than the state median of $15,560. The school district spending/student has grown by 18% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: KG-12
  • Enrollment: 125 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 21%
  • : ≥80% (Top 50% in CO)
  • : Top 20%
  • : <50% (Top 5%)
  • : ≥50% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

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