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Alamosa School District No. Re-11J

Colorado · Public School District
5
Schools
2,073
Students
$12,140
Per-Pupil Spend
-15% nat'l
61.4%
Free Lunch Rate
+9pp vs nat'l
87.0%
Graduation Rate
≈ nat'l avg
District Overview

Alamosa School District No. Re-11J is a public school district in Colorado serving 2,073 students across 5 schools. It includes 2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 87.0% is near the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $12,140 is below the national average for a US public school district. 61% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 40/100.

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All Schools (5)
Elementary Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Alamosa Elementary School 3-503–05504
Alamosa Elementary School K-2KG–02433
Middle School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Ortega Middle School06–08540
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Alamosa High School09–12582
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Alamosa OnlineKG–1214
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$12,140-15% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
56%
25%
State
56.1%
Local (property tax)
24.6%
Federal
19.3%

State funding accounts for 56% of the budget — this district relies more on state aid than local tax revenue.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
5
Schools
2,073
Students
61%
Free Lunch
$12K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate87.0%
Opportunity Score40/100
StateColorado →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Below-average per-pupil spending
At $12,140, spending is 15% below the national average — which can limit staffing and resources.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Alamosa School District No. Re-11J?
Alamosa School District No. Re-11J has 5 public schools, serving a total of 2,073 students.
What is the graduation rate for Alamosa School District No. Re-11J?
The graduation rate is 87.0%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Alamosa School District No. Re-11J spend per student?
Alamosa School District No. Re-11J spends $12,140 per pupil — 15% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Alamosa School District No. Re-11J?
61% of students in Alamosa School District No. Re-11J qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Alamosa School District No. Re-11J?
No, Alamosa School District No. Re-11J does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Alamosa School District No. Re-11J serve?
Alamosa School District No. Re-11J serves grades KG through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Alamosa School District No. Re-11J?
The median opportunity score across schools in Alamosa School District No. Re-11J is 40/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
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.