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#830 of 1,815 schools in CO
Top 46% in state
North Conejos Alternative Program
School · North Conejos School District No. Re1j · Lajara, CO
A North Conejos School District No. Re1j school serving grades Kindergarten – 12th.
PO BOX 72, Lajara, CO 81140
- Math 25% proficient (2021)
- Reading 25% proficient (2021)
- 69.5% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at North Conejos Alternative Program score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is up 20 points across the 8-year record (2014–2021) and has held near 25% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 17% (multi-year average, 2014-2021) · reading/ELA 17% (multi-year average, 2014-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 16 test records from CO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
73.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where North Conejos Alternative Program 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 32Car-Dependent
- Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$46,211
Median home value
$233,100
Median rent
$719/mo
College educated
24.4%
Homeownership
75.7%
Poverty rate
16.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 81140; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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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.
North Conejos School District No. Re1j
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #5 of 5
- District spending per student
- $11,862NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 18.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
North Conejos Alternative Program is listed in North Conejos School District No. Re1J; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About North Conejos Alternative Program
North Conejos Alternative Program is a public school in Lajara, CO, part of North Conejos School District No. Re1j, serving approximately 34 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 34:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #830 of 1,815 schools in CO.
State assessment records show 17% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2021) and 17% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about North Conejos Alternative Program
What grades does North Conejos Alternative Program serve?
North Conejos Alternative Program serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend North Conejos Alternative Program?
North Conejos Alternative Program has an enrollment of approximately 34 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Conejos Alternative Program?
The student-teacher ratio at North Conejos Alternative Program is 34:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does North Conejos Alternative Program rank in CO?
North Conejos Alternative Program ranks #830 of 1,815 schools in CO.
What is North Conejos Alternative Program's MySchoolScout rating?
North Conejos Alternative Program has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 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 North Conejos Alternative Program?
Based on loaded state assessment records, North Conejos Alternative Program has 17% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2021) and 17% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2021).
Is North Conejos Alternative Program a charter school?
No, North Conejos Alternative Program is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is North Conejos Alternative Program a Title I school?
No, North Conejos Alternative Program is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for North Conejos Alternative Program?
73.5% of students at North Conejos Alternative Program 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 – 12th
- Enrollment
- 34
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 34:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 1
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Conejos County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 2.9%
- Phone
- (719) 274-4220
- 4-Year Graduation
- 69.5%
- Area population (ZIP 81140)
- 1,973
- Area median age
- 37.1
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 · 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.
- 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 81140; 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, 2014-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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