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What advice would you give to incoming students at Alamosa Elementary School K-2?
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Enrollment
437
Elementary
DISTRICT 455 · STATE 379
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·ALAMOSA SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. RE-11J·NCES 080207006798
Alamosa Elementary School K-2
1707 WEST 10TH STREET BUILDING A, ALAMOSA, CO 81101 · (719) 587-6600 · Alamosa County
GRADES KG–02ELEMENTARY33-TOWNTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL437 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
13.6:1
32 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 14.0:1 · STATE 16.6:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
76%
331 students
DISTRICT 81% · STATE 50%
Community
6
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 136 | 31% |
| Grade 1 | 155 | 35% |
| Grade 2 | 146 | 33% |
Student demographics
49%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 50% · STATE 62% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
Alamosa Elementary School K-2→Alamosa Elementary School 3-5
Based on grade levels within Alamosa School District No. Re-11J. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like Alamosa Elementary School K-2
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alamosa Elementary School K-2 this school | 437 | 75.7% | N/A |
| Sunset Park Elementary School PUEBLO | 425 | 75.8% | 29.5% |
| Fisher's Peak Elementary School TRINIDAD | 393 | 75.3% | 29.1% |
| Meeker Elementary School GREELEY | 475 | 72.6% | 20.7% |
| Belmont Elementary School PUEBLO | 394 | 79.7% | 20.0% |
| La Junta Intermediate School LA JUNTA | 397 | 78.3% | 17.7% |
Matched among Colorado elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Alamosa Elementary School K-2 ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 437 | #351 of 1,056 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 13.6:1 | #180 of 896 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 49.2% | #478 of 896 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 75.7% | #204 of 983 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
437
+82 (+23%) vs 2020
Student : Teacher
13.6:1
was 12.7:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 437 | 32 | 13.6:1 | 76% (331) |
| 2023-24 | 447 | 31.1 | 14.4:1 | 74% (330) |
| 2022-23 | 433 | 30 | 14.4:1 | 64% (276) |
| 2020-21 | 355 | 28 | 12.7:1 | 70% (247) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Alamosa Elementary School K-2.
About Alamosa Elementary School K-2
Alamosa Elementary School K-2 is the name of a medium-sized elementary school in ALAMOSA, Colorado. A federal count lists 437 students at the school, in kindergarten through 2.
Alamosa School District No. Re-11J has a total of 6 schools and 2,038 students, Alamosa Elementary School K-2 among them.
Hispanic students make up a majority at Alamosa Elementary School K-2, at 63%. Other students are 32% White. That is higher than the 48% Hispanic share among all Alamosa County residents. The school's diversity index is 49%, meaning two students picked at random have a 49% chance of belonging to different racial or ethnic groups.
The school reported 32 full-time-equivalent teachers in 2024-25 and a ratio of 13.6:1. The school has fewer students per teacher than the 16.6:1 average for elementary schools in Colorado. Eligible students account for 76% of enrollment in the free or reduced-price lunch program. That tracks the 76% average for public schools in Alamosa County.
Federal survey data for Alamosa County show that the median household income is $55,397, a bachelor's degree or higher is held by about 32% of adults, and the poverty rate is about 12%. Alamosa County is home to 8 public schools and about 2,294 public school students.
Nearest public school: Alamosa Elementary School 3-5, less than a tenth of a mile away. Within five miles are 5 other public schools.
Locale data from NCES put Alamosa Elementary School K-2 in a town far from an urbanized area (Town: Remote).
Federal data show a 23% enrollment rise, from 355 in 2020-21 to 437 in 2024-25.
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Alamosa County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
16,581
Census ACS
Median income
$55,397
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
32%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
12%
Below federal line
Schools in county
8
2,294 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Alamosa School District No. Re-11J
- Alamosa High SchoolHigh · 568 students
- Alamosa Elementary School 3-5Elementary · 473 students
- Ortega Middle SchoolMiddle · 471 students
- Alamosa Alternative Education SchoolHigh · 60 students
- Alamosa OnlineHigh · 29 students
Other schools in ALAMOSA
- Alamosa High SchoolHigh · 568 students
- Alamosa Elementary School 3-5Elementary · 473 students
- Ortega Middle SchoolMiddle · 471 students
- Alamosa Alternative Education SchoolHigh · 60 students
- Alamosa OnlineHigh · 29 students
Nearby schools
- Alamosa Elementary School 3-50.1 mi · 473
- Alamosa Alternative Education School0.7 mi · 60
- Alamosa Online0.7 mi · 29
- Ortega Middle School0.8 mi · 471
- Alamosa High School1.4 mi · 568
- North Conejos Alternative Program13.7 mi · 30
Frequently asked questions
About Alamosa Elementary School K-2What is the total enrollment at Alamosa Elementary School K-2?
Alamosa Elementary School K-2 enrolls approximately 437 students in grades KG-02.
What age range does Alamosa Elementary School K-2 serve?
Alamosa Elementary School K-2 serves students from grade KG through grade 02.
How many students per teacher at Alamosa Elementary School K-2?
Approximately 13.6:1 students per teacher at Alamosa Elementary School K-2.
How diverse is Alamosa Elementary School K-2?
Alamosa Elementary School K-2 reports a student body of 32% White, 63% Hispanic, 1% Black, 0% Asian, 2% Two or more.
Is Alamosa Elementary School K-2 public or private?
Alamosa Elementary School K-2 is a public K-12 school, overseen by Alamosa School District No. Re-11J.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.