Enrollment
56
Elementary
DISTRICT 40 · STATE 379
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·LONE STAR SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 101·NCES 080534000894
Lone Star Elementary School
44940 COUNTY ROAD 54, OTIS, CO 80743 · (970) 848-2778 · Washington County
GRADES KG–06ELEMENTARY43-RURALREGULAR SCHOOL56 STUDENTS
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allk12 Grade
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
8.7:1
6 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 11.8:1 · STATE 16.6:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
36%
20 students
DISTRICT 47% · STATE 50%
Community
0
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 | 9 | 16% |
| Grade 1 | 8 | 14% |
| Grade 2 | 7 | 13% |
| Grade 3 | 5 | 9% |
| Grade 4 | 7 | 13% |
| Grade 5 | 10 | 18% |
| Grade 6 | 10 | 18% |
Student demographics
13%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 27% · 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
Based on grade levels within Lone Star School District No. 101. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like Lone Star Elementary School
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lone Star Elementary School this school | 56 | 35.7% | N/A |
| Georgetown Community School GEORGETOWN | 78 | 35.9% | 38.0% |
| The Grove BVSD's Early Learning Program BUENA VISTA | 60 | 31.7% | N/A |
| Ouray Elementary School OURAY | 79 | 29.1% | 40.2% |
| PSD Mountain Schools RED FEATHER LAKES | 88 | 44.3% | N/A |
| Prairie Elementary School NEW RAYMER | 72 | 25.0% | 21.7% |
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 Lone Star Elementary School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 56 | #1,028 of 1,056 |
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
56
+5 (+10%) vs 2020
+107% since 1990-91, when it was 27
Student : Teacher
8.7:1
was 8.5:1
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 | 56 | 6.4 | 8.7:1 | 36% (20) |
| 2023-24 | 51 | 6.5 | 7.8:1 | 51% (26) |
| 2022-23 | 56 | 6.7 | 8.3:1 | 46% (26) |
| 2020-21 | 51 | 6 | 8.5:1 | 39% (20) |
| 2017-18 | 55 | 8.5 | 6.5:1 | 49% (27) |
| 2015-16 | 54 | 8 | 6.8:1 | 43% (23) |
| 2010-11 | 42 | 4 | 10.5:1 | 40% (17) |
| 2000-01 | 51 | 6 | 8.5:1 | 35% (18) |
| 1990-91 | 27 | 4 | 6.8:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Lone Star Elementary School.
Since 2017-18: students up 2% (55 to 56); teachers down 24% (8.5 to 6.4).
About Lone Star Elementary School
In OTIS, Colorado, Lone Star Elementary School is a very small elementary school. It had 56 students in 2024-25, spanning kindergarten through 6. Elementary schools in Colorado have about 379 students on average; enrollment here is 85% lower.
Lone Star School District No. 101 is made up of 3 schools with 119 students in all.
At Lone Star Elementary School, 93% of students are White. The remaining students are 7% Hispanic. Measured by the diversity index, the student body scores 13%.
The school lists 6.4 full-time-equivalent teachers and a student-to-teacher ratio of 8.7:1. Statewide, elementary schools in Colorado average 16.6:1. Free or reduced-price lunch covers 36% of the student body. Public schools in Washington County average 51%.
American Community Survey estimates for Washington County show that median household income comes to about $67,167, roughly 25% of adults have a four-year degree or more, and the share of residents below the poverty line is 6%. The county's public schools total 11, with about 878 students.
Lone Star Middle School is the nearest public school to Lone Star Elementary School, less than a tenth of a mile away. Counting only straight-line distance, 2 other public schools are within five miles.
NCES assigns Lone Star Elementary School the locale Rural: Remote, meaning in rural territory far from an urban area.
In 2020-21, Lone Star Elementary School enrolled 51 students. By 2024-25, that number had grown to 56.
This page collects posts and questions about Lone Star Elementary School, such as open houses, carpools, and field trips. Current and former families are welcome to add their experience.
Washington County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
4,831
Census ACS
Median income
$67,167
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
25%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
6%
Below federal line
Schools in county
11
878 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Lone Star School District No. 101
- Lone Star Undivided High SchoolHigh · 44 students
- Lone Star Middle SchoolMiddle · 19 students
Other schools in OTIS
- Otis Junior-Senior High SchoolHigh · 102 students
- Otis Elementary SchoolElementary · 90 students
- Lone Star Undivided High SchoolHigh · 44 students
- Lone Star Middle SchoolMiddle · 19 students
Other Lone Star Elementary schools
4 other US public schools in 4 states are named Lone Star Elementary. Lone Star Elementary School is the 5th largest of the 5.
- Lone Star Elementary SchoolMONTGOMERY, TX · 695 students
- Lone Star ElementaryFresno, CA · 672 students
- Lone Star Elementary SchoolKELLER, TX · 569 students
- LONE STAR ELEMENTARY SCHOOLJACKSONVILLE, FL · 318 students
Nearby schools
- Lone Star Middle School0.0 mi · 19
- Lone Star Undivided High School0.0 mi · 44
- Otis Elementary School14.9 mi · 90
- Otis Junior-Senior High School14.9 mi · 102
- YUMA PRESCHOOL17.0 mi · 41
- Kenneth P Morris Elementary School17.0 mi · 310
Frequently asked questions
About Lone Star Elementary SchoolHow large is Lone Star Elementary School?
Lone Star Elementary School enrolls approximately 56 students in grades KG-06.
What grades does Lone Star Elementary School serve?
Lone Star Elementary School serves grades KG-06.
How many teachers does Lone Star Elementary School have?
Lone Star Elementary School employs 6 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 8.7:1.
What is the racial breakdown of students at Lone Star Elementary School?
At Lone Star Elementary School, the student body is approximately 93% White, 7% Hispanic.
Is Lone Star Elementary School public or private?
Lone Star Elementary School is a public K-12 school, overseen by Lone Star School District No. 101.
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