Below Average
#1588 of 1,815 schools in CO
Lone Star Elementary School
Elementary School · Lone Star School District No. 101 · Otis, CO
A Lone Star School District No. 101 elementary school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.
44940 COUNTY ROAD 54, Otis, CO 80743
- Math 30% proficient (2014)
- Reading 30% proficient (2014)
- 8.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Lone Star Elementary School score 30% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).
2014 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 50 points since 2011, to 30% in 2014, across a 6-year record (2009–2014).
Show all 6 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 73% (multi-year average, 2009-2014) · reading/ELA 72% (multi-year average, 2009-2014)
Based on 12 test records from CO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
51%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Lone Star Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 23Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$67,071
Median home value
$227,000
Median rent
$856/mo
College educated
20.2%
Homeownership
72.8%
Poverty rate
8.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 80743; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Lone Star School District No. 101
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $18,855NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 4.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Lone Star Elementary School is listed in Lone Star School District No. 101; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lone Star Elementary School
Lone Star Elementary School is a public elementary school in Otis, CO, part of Lone Star School District No. 101, serving approximately 51 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 8.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,588 of 1,815 schools in CO. State assessment records show 73% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2014) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2014).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lone Star Elementary School
What grades does Lone Star Elementary School serve?
Lone Star Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Lone Star Elementary School?
Lone Star Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 51 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lone Star Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lone Star Elementary School is 8.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lone Star Elementary School rank in CO?
Lone Star Elementary School ranks #1,588 of 1,815 schools in CO.
What is Lone Star Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Lone Star Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 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 Lone Star Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lone Star Elementary School has 73% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2014) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2014).
Is Lone Star Elementary School a charter school?
No, Lone Star Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Lone Star Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Lone Star Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lone Star Elementary School?
51.0% of students at Lone Star Elementary 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
- 51
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 6
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Washington County
- Phone
- (970) 848-2778
- Area population (ZIP 80743)
- 1,415
- Area average commute
- 23.5 min
- Area median age
- 35.6
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 · 2014 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2014 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 · 2014 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2014 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 80743; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2014; directory SY 2023–24
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