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#1047 of 1,815 schools in CO
Alamosa Elementary School 3-5
Elementary School · Alamosa School District No. Re-11j · Alamosa, CO
An Alamosa School District No. Re-11j elementary school serving grades 3rd – 5th.
1709 WEST 10TH STREET BUILDING B, Alamosa, CO 81101
- Math 21% proficient (2022)
- Reading 32% proficient (2021)
- 15.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Alamosa Elementary School 3-5 score 26% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 24%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 12 points since 2019, to 21% in 2022, across a 12-year record (2011–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 37% (multi-year average, 2011-2022) · reading/ELA 43% (multi-year average, 2011-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 23 test records from CO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
76%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Alamosa Elementary School 3-5 sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 12Car-Dependent
- Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High5,764/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Alamosa), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$50,020
Median home value
$216,900
Median rent
$908/mo
College educated
29.2%
Homeownership
55.7%
Poverty rate
19.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 81101; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunshine Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–8 | 1.2 mi | 13 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Alamosa School District No. Re-11j
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #2 of 4
- District spending per student
- $13,387NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 22.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Alamosa Elementary School 3-5 is listed in Alamosa School District No. Re-11J; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Alamosa Elementary School 3-5
Alamosa Elementary School 3-5 is a public elementary school in Alamosa, CO, part of Alamosa School District No. Re-11j, serving approximately 479 students in grades 3rd-5th with a 15.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,047 of 1,815 schools in CO.
State assessment records show 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Alamosa Elementary School 3-5
What grades does Alamosa Elementary School 3-5 serve?
Alamosa Elementary School 3-5 serves students in grades 3rd through 5th.
How many students attend Alamosa Elementary School 3-5?
Alamosa Elementary School 3-5 has an enrollment of approximately 479 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Alamosa Elementary School 3-5?
The student-teacher ratio at Alamosa Elementary School 3-5 is 15.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Alamosa Elementary School 3-5 rank in CO?
Alamosa Elementary School 3-5 ranks #1,047 of 1,815 schools in CO.
What is Alamosa Elementary School 3-5's MySchoolScout rating?
Alamosa Elementary School 3-5 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Alamosa Elementary School 3-5?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Alamosa Elementary School 3-5 has 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2021).
Is Alamosa Elementary School 3-5 a charter school?
No, Alamosa Elementary School 3-5 is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Alamosa Elementary School 3-5 a Title I school?
No, Alamosa Elementary School 3-5 is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Alamosa Elementary School 3-5?
76.0% of students at Alamosa Elementary School 3-5 qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 3rd – 5th
- Enrollment
- 479
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Alamosa County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 37.8%
- Phone
- (719) 587-1600
- Area population (ZIP 81101)
- 15,454
- Area average commute
- 15.6 min
- Area median age
- 33.1
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 81101; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2011-2022, multi-year average, 2011-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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