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Alamosa Online

209 VICTORIA AVE, ALAMOSA, CO 81101Alamosa School District No. Re-11J →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades KG–12Non-Charter
14
Students
Total enrolled
$12,140
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↓ 15% vs nat'l
11.7 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↓ 24% vs nat'l
40/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 20% vs nat'l
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Small public school
Serves 14 students in grades KG–12 in ALAMOSA, Colorado.
15% below average funding
District spends $12,140 per pupil, 15% less than the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 40th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Alamosa Online is a small other in ALAMOSA, Colorado, serving grades KG–12 with 14 students. The district invests $12,140 per student — 15% below the national average of $14,347, and maintains a 11.7:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller than the national norm of 15.4:1.

Student Body & Demographics at Alamosa Online

14
Total Students
11.7 : 1
Student:Teacher
—
Free Lunch
1
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
Highlighted grades (KG–12) are served by this school
Gender Distribution5 male · 9 female
36%
64%
Male 36%Female 64%
Student Composition
21%
57%
14%
Asian7%
White21%
Hispanic / Latino57%
Multiracial14%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 080207006792

Academic Outcomes at Alamosa Online

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
40
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 40th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 30th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 81101

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$12,140Below avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$12,140
State avg
$22,657
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$5,342
Student Support$2,307
Administration$1,457
Operations$1,821
Other$1,214
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $12,140 spent per student, an estimated $5,378 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
56%
25%
State government
56.1%
Local (property tax)
24.6%
Federal programs
19.3%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • 11.7:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller classes than the national norm of 15.4:1
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Alamosa Elementary School 3-5Alamosa Elementary School K-2
↓
Middle
Ortega Middle School
↓
High School
Alamosa High School
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelOther
GradesKG – 12
Location—
CountyAlamosa County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictAlamosa School District No. Re-11J →
Phone: (719)589-1600
NCES ID: 080207006792
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in ALAMOSA seeking a public school, especially those prioritizing smaller class sizes and more individualized teacher access. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Alamosa School District No. Re-11J
High
Alamosa High School
582 students · 09–12
● 40 opp54% FRL
Mid
Ortega Middle School
540 students · 06–08
● 40 opp64% FRL
Elem
Alamosa Elementary School 3-5
504 students · 03–05
● 40 opp66% FRL
Elem
Alamosa Elementary School K-2
433 students · KG–02
● 40 opp64% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
209 VICTORIA AVE, ALAMOSA, CO 81101
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Other
1
What percentage of students take AP or dual enrollment courses?
Indicates academic rigor and college prep
2
What college counseling and application support is provided?
Ratio of students per counselor matters
3
What career and vocational pathways are offered?
CTE programs, internships, industry partnerships
4
How does the school support students at risk of not graduating?
Credit recovery, attendance intervention
5
What's the school's culture around attendance and behavior?
Discipline approach, restorative practices
6
What happens after graduation — where do students go?
Ask about college, career, military outcomes
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.