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 2025-26 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 33%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (CO)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,916 Schools
# Students
125 Students
867,675 Students
# Teachers
13 Teachers
52,832 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1

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%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.28
0.62
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
17%
36%
% Black
n/a
5%
% White
83%
50%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $21,792 is higher than the state median of $15,473. The school district revenue/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,744 is higher than the state median of $15,791. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% 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
$21,792
$15,473
Spending / Student
$17,744
$15,791

Best Lone Star School District No. 101 Public Schools (2025-26)

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 | 50 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
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 | 51 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
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 | 24 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 29%

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 #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?
83% of Lone Star School District No. 101 students are White, and 17% 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 10:1, 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 $17,744 is higher than the state median of $15,791. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: K-12
  • Enrollment: 125 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 17%
  • : ≥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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