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#1134 of 1,815 schools in CO
Alta Vista Charter School
Elementary School · Lamar School District No. Re-2 · Lamar, CO
A Lamar School District No. Re-2 charter elementary school where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.
8785 CR LL, Lamar, CO 81052
- Math 42% proficient (2022)
- Reading 55% proficient (2021)
- 15:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Alta Vista Charter School score 48% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2019, to 42% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 69% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 27 test records from CO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
44.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Alta Vista Charter School 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 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average522/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Lamar), 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
$62,729
Median home value
$150,400
Median rent
$841/mo
College educated
18.7%
Homeownership
70.8%
Poverty rate
17.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 81052; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | K–2 | 3.4 mi | 257 | Compare → |
| Parkview Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.3 | 3–5 | 3.5 mi | 235 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Lamar School District No. Re-2
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #3 of 6
- District spending per student
- $10,990NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 25.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Alta Vista Charter School is listed in Lamar School District No. Re-2; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Alta Vista Charter School
Alta Vista Charter School is a public elementary school in Lamar, CO, part of Lamar School District No. Re-2, serving approximately 135 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 15:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,134 of 1,815 schools in CO.
State assessment records show 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Alta Vista Charter School
What grades does Alta Vista Charter School serve?
Alta Vista Charter School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Alta Vista Charter School?
Alta Vista Charter School has an enrollment of approximately 135 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Alta Vista Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at Alta Vista Charter School is 15:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Alta Vista Charter School rank in CO?
Alta Vista Charter School ranks #1,134 of 1,815 schools in CO.
What is Alta Vista Charter School's MySchoolScout rating?
Alta Vista Charter School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 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 Alta Vista Charter School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Alta Vista Charter School has 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Alta Vista Charter School a charter school?
Yes, Alta Vista Charter School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Alta Vista Charter School a Title I school?
No, Alta Vista Charter School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Alta Vista Charter School?
44.4% of students at Alta Vista Charter School 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
- Kindergarten – 6th
- Enrollment
- 135
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 9
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Prowers County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 4.4%
- Phone
- (719) 336-2154
- Area population (ZIP 81052)
- 9,010
- Area average commute
- 14.2 min
- Area median age
- 34.1
Official sources & links
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 81052; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022, multi-year average, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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