Alamosa Elementary School 3-5

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Alamosa Elementary School 3-5 ranks 599 th of 943 Colorado elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Alamosa Elementary School 3-5 is a public elementary school serving grades 3-5 in Alamosa, Colorado, with a student population of 504. The school has a predominantly Hispanic student body (64.29%) and a significant White population (30.95%), and it faces several challenges, including below-average academic performance and a high percentage of students from low-income families.

Academically, Alamosa Elementary School 3-5 has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Colorado elementary schools, with proficiency rates on CMAS tests ranging from 26.5% to 37.9% in English Language Arts and 19.7% to 26.5% in Math across all grades. The school's performance varies significantly across different student subgroups, with Hispanic students performing better than the overall school but White students, female students, male students, and English Language Learners all performing poorly. The school's high percentage of students (66.07%) who qualify for free or reduced-price lunch suggests that socioeconomic factors may be contributing to the school's overall academic performance.

Compared to nearby schools, Alamosa Elementary School 3-5 generally performs worse than Sargent Elementary School and Sangre de Cristo Elementary School, which are both ranked higher and have higher proficiency rates on CMAS tests. However, it performs better than Bill Metz Elementary School in the Monte Vista School District. The school's relatively low student-teacher ratio may indicate a need for further analysis of how resources are being utilized to support student learning.

Detail:

Public 3-5

1709 West 10th Street Buildin
Alamosa, CO 81101

(719) 587-1600

District: Alamosa School District No. Re-11J

SchoolDigger Rank:
599^th of 943 Colorado Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $19,921

Students who attend Alamosa Elementary School 3-5 usually attend:

Middle:	Ortega Middle School
High:	Alamosa High School

Student/teacher ratio: 15.1

Number of students: 479

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

57.0%

White:

35.7%

Two or more races:

2.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 76%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Alamosa Elementary School 3-5 ranks worse than 63.5% of elementary schools in Colorado. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 31.46. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (57%), White (35.7%), two or more races (2.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 76% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Alamosa Elementary School 3-5 is 15.1. (See more...)

Compare Alamosa Elementary School 3-5 employs 31.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Alamosa Elementary School 3-5 is $19,921.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Alamosa Elementary School 3-5:

SchoolDigger ranks Alamosa Elementary School 3-5 599^th of 943 Colorado public elementary schools. (See Alamosa Elementary School 3-5 in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Rank History for all students at Alamosa Elementary School 3-5

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CO State Percentile
2013	38.85	624^th	954	34.6%
2014	35.95	649^th	962	32.5%
2015	34.82	579^th	938	38.3%
2016	37.07	536^th	914	41.4%
2017	36.19	559^th	929	39.8%
2018	35.56	560^th	917	38.9%
2019	32.08	626^th	965	35.1%
2023	26.10	652^nd	933	30.1%
2024	31.46	599^th	943	36.5%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Alamosa Elementary School 3-5

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	22.63	38^th	43	11.6%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Alamosa Elementary School 3-5

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CO State Percentile
2018	27.05	244^th	308	20.8%
2019	32.09	249^th	332	25.0%
2023	32.87	188^th	265	29.1%
2024	42.97	207^th	365	43.3%

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Rank History for Female students at Alamosa Elementary School 3-5

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CO State Percentile
2018	29.85	484^th	690	29.9%
2019	30.67	506^th	758	33.2%
2022	21.41	473^rd	595	20.5%
2023	17.45	539^th	642	16.0%
2024	23.21	526^th	684	23.1%

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Rank History for Male students at Alamosa Elementary School 3-5

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CO State Percentile
2018	25.06	520^th	693	25.0%
2019	22.38	588^th	764	23.0%
2023	21.40	507^th	649	21.9%
2024	21.03	523^rd	683	23.4%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Alamosa Elementary School 3-5

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CO State Percentile
2018	55.34	67^th	172	61.0%
2019	46.22	132^nd	270	51.1%
2024	39.44	143^rd	242	40.9%

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Rank History for White students at Alamosa Elementary School 3-5

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	21.39	454^th	525	13.5%
2024	26.59	426^th	539	21.0%

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Data source: test scores: Colorado Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Colorado Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Alamosa Elementary School 3-5

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2012	314	7	10	706	6	0	12	1055
2013	303	6	10	699	5	0	11	1034
2014	280	8	11	703	5	0	10	1017
2015	285	6	11	746	10	2	19	1079
2016	332	7	10	732	13	2	22	1118
2017	325	14	7	774	12	1	25	1158
2018	323	6	4	771	14	1	26	1145
2019	311	10	2	787	11	3	27	1151
2020	328	14	2	750	14	5	29	1142
2021	120	0	1	302	1	2	13	439
2022	126	1	1	343	10	4	13	498
2023	156	6	3	324	5	2	8	504
2024	171	6	3	273	8	4	14	479

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Alamosa Elementary School 3-5

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2012	1055	63.7	16.5	80.4
2013	1034	64.7	15.9	84.1
2014	1017	60.4	16.8	81.5
2015	1079	63.0	17.1	75.3
2016	1118	66.0	16.9	70
2017	1158	68.8	16.8	68.1
2018	1145	68.1	16.7	48.5
2019	1151	65.3	17.6	73.3
2020	1142	68.4	16.6	74.5
2021	439	34.1	12.8	77.4
2022	498	31.0	16.0	57.8
2023	504	33.5	15.0	66.1
2024	479	31.5	15.1	76

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Alamosa Elementary School 3-5

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2012	1055	63.7	16.5	80.4
2013	1034	64.7	15.9	84.1
2014	1017	60.4	16.8	81.5
2015	1079	63.0	17.1	75.3
2016	1118	66.0	16.9	70
2017	1158	68.8	16.8	68.1
2018	1145	68.1	16.7	48.5
2019	1151	65.3	17.6	73.3
2020	1142	68.4	16.6	74.5
2021	439	34.1	12.8	77.4
2022	498	31.0	16.0	57.8
2023	504	33.5	15.0	66.1
2024	479	31.5	15.1	76

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Alamosa Elementary School 3-5

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$8,751
2020	$9,100
2021	$18,154
2022	$16,664
2023	$19,921

Data source: Colorado Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Alamosa Elementary School 3-5

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 626^th of 965 Elementary schools	Ranks 652^nd of 933 Elementary schools	5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Alamosa Elementary School 3-5)	30.6	24.7	5.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Alamosa School District No. Re-11J)	30.6	24.7	5.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)	41.3	39.9	1.4%
3rd Grade Math (Alamosa Elementary School 3-5)	33.5	26	7.5%
3rd Grade Math (Alamosa School District No. Re-11J)	33.5	26	7.5%
3rd Grade Math (Colorado)	41	40.4	0.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Alamosa Elementary School 3-5)	33.7	38.8	5.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Alamosa School District No. Re-11J)	33.7	38.8	5.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)	48	43.8	4.2%
4th Grade Math (Alamosa Elementary School 3-5)	27.8	24.5	3.3%
4th Grade Math (Alamosa School District No. Re-11J)	27.8	24.5	3.3%
4th Grade Math (Colorado)	33.6	32.7	0.9%
5th Grade Science (Alamosa Elementary School 3-5)	28.1	17.7	10.4%
5th Grade Science (Alamosa School District No. Re-11J)	28.1	17.7	10.4%
5th Grade Science (Colorado)	35.9	33.9	2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Alamosa Elementary School 3-5)	44.4	39.6	4.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Alamosa School District No. Re-11J)	44.4	39.6	4.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)	48.4	47.8	0.6%
5th Grade Math (Alamosa Elementary School 3-5)	24.2	20.8	3.4%
5th Grade Math (Alamosa School District No. Re-11J)	24.2	20.8	3.4%
5th Grade Math (Colorado)	35.7	36.5	0.8%
All Grades English Language Arts (Alamosa Elementary School 3-5)	35.9	33.9	2%
All Grades English Language Arts (Alamosa School District No. Re-11J)	35.3	31.8	3.5%
All Grades English Language Arts (Colorado)	45.8	43.7	2.1%
All Grades Math (Alamosa Elementary School 3-5)	28.6	23.8	4.8%
All Grades Math (Alamosa School District No. Re-11J)	24.6	18.4	6.2%
All Grades Math (Colorado)	34.7	32.9	1.8%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	1151	504	56.2%
African American	10	6	40%
American Indian	11	5	54.5%
Asian	2	3	50%
Hispanic	787	324	58.8%
Pacific Islander	3	2	33.3%
White	311	156	49.8%
Two or More Races	27	8	70.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	73.3%	66.1%	7.3%

Schools Near Alamosa Elementary School 3-5

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				CMAS English Language Arts (2024)					CMAS Math (2024)					CMAS Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	CMAS English Language Arts 3rd Grade	CMAS English Language Arts 4th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts 5th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts 6th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts All Grades	CMAS Math 3rd Grade	CMAS Math 4th Grade	CMAS Math 5th Grade	CMAS Math 6th Grade	CMAS Math All Grades	CMAS Science 5th Grade	Total
Alamosa Elementary School 3-5	Public	3-5	1709 West 10th Street Buildin	Alamosa	81101	Alamosa County	Alamosa School District No. Re-11J	No	No	No	Yes	(719) 587-1600	479	32	15.1	76.0%	171 (35.7%)	6 (1.3%)	273 (57.0%)	3 (0.6%)	8 (1.7%)	4 (0.8%)	14 (2.9%)	31.5	599^th of 943 public elementary schools	36.5%		26.1	652^nd of 933 public elementary schools	30.1%	53	35.9	35.3	37.9		36.3	32.8	24.0	23.6		26.5	28.1	$19,921
Alamosa Elementary School K-2	Public	K-2	1707 West 10th Street Buildin	Alamosa	81101	Alamosa County	Alamosa School District No. Re-11J	No	No	No	Yes	(719) 587-6600	447	31	14.3	73.8%	158 (35.3%)	5 (1.1%)	267 (59.7%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.0%)	1 (0.2%)	7 (1.6%)								(n/a)												$4,976
La Jara Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	214 Poplar Street	La Jara	81140	Conejos County	North Conejos School District No. Re1J	No	No	No	Yes	(719) 274-5791	191	16	12.3	68.6%	92 (48.2%)	3 (1.6%)	94 (49.2%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	60.8	356^th of 943 public elementary schools	62.2%		65.6	289^th of 933 public elementary schools	69.0%	67	60.6	35.3	67.9		53.7	51.5	23.5				50.0	$11,306
Sanford Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	755 Second Street	Sanford	81151	Conejos County	Sanford School District No. 6	No	No	No	Yes	(719) 274-5167	235	14	17.1	67.7%	156 (66.4%)	2 (0.9%)	76 (32.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	61.4	350^th of 943 public elementary schools	62.9%		50	433^rd of 933 public elementary schools	53.6%	83	50.0	44.4	34.6	60.0	48.4	63.9		42.3	34.3		40.0	$11,512
Sangre de Cristo Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	8751 Lane 7 N	Mosca	81146	Alamosa County	Sangre de Cristo School District No. Re-22J	No	No	No	Yes	(719) 378-2321	127	11	12.0	66.1%	115 (90.6%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (3.1%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (3.1%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (3.1%)	66.9	298^th of 943 public elementary schools	68.4%		63.3	314^th of 933 public elementary schools	66.3%	16	57.9	43.5	59.1		53.1	52.6	30.4	54.5		45.3	54.5	$20,346
Marsh Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-1	215 Lyell	Monte Vista	81144	Rio Grande County	Monte Vista School District No. C-8	No	No	No	No	(719) 852-3231	182	9	19.2	70.9%	49 (26.9%)	0 (0.0%)	130 (71.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)								(n/a)												$13,289
Bill Metz Elementary School	Public	2-5	545 Second	Monte Vista	81144	Rio Grande County	Monte Vista School District No. C-8	No	No	No	Yes	(719) 852-4041	264	25	10.5	75.0%	70 (26.5%)	1 (0.4%)	183 (69.3%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.5%)	14.8	811^th of 943 public elementary schools	14.0%					(n/a)			29.6		27.3			16.9		20.6	12.9	$14,790
Sargent Elementary School	Public	K-6	7090 North County Road 2 East	Monte Vista	81144	Rio Grande County	Sargent School District No. Re-33J	No	No	No	Yes	(719) 852-4024	163	15	11.1	52.8%	104 (63.8%)	0 (0.0%)	54 (33.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.5%)	38	541^st of 943 public elementary schools	42.6%		50	432^nd of 933 public elementary schools	53.7%	109	31.3		44.0		38.2	34.4		28.0		31.5	41.7	$16,461

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