The top reported proficiency rate is 36% in English language arts. The lowest is 28% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Alamosa Elementary School 3-5
Alamosa Elementary School 3-5 is a regular public school serving third through fifth graders within the Alamosa School District No. Re-11J. It sits in the city of Alamosa, which functions as the commercial hub of the San Luis Valley and is home to Adams State University. The school itself is one of several buildings that make up the district’s elementary offering, which is organized by grade bands rather than a single K-5 campus.
Academically, the school’s performance on Colorado’s state assessments places it above the midpoint among the districts in Alamosa County when looking at overall proficiency across tested subjects. That means its results are stronger than some of its immediate neighbors, though the proficiency rates themselves are modest. A little over a quarter of students met or exceeded state standards in math, while about a third did so in English language arts. On the fifth-grade science assessment, roughly a third of students scored at or above the proficient level. Participation rates were high, with nearly all tested students taking the assessments, which adds confidence that the results reflect the full student body. State testing data for earlier grades is not available here because the school begins at grade three; the school does not serve high school grades, so there is no graduation rate to report. For those considering academic trajectory, these numbers suggest a school where many students are still working toward grade-level benchmarks, and a parent may want to look into what targeted support the school offers in math and reading.
The student body is predominantly Hispanic and White, with a substantial majority of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. This high rate of economic need is an important context for understanding the resources the school has and the challenges some families face. Data on students with disabilities and English learners were not reported, which limits a full picture of the school’s special programs and services; a parent could ask the school directly how it supports these populations.
Alamosa Elementary 3-5 is a non-charter, non-magnet school. Information on the school’s discipline rates, staffing, chronic absenteeism, and course access was not available, making it hard to assess the school climate or day-to-day operations from this data set. The district brief turned up little in the way of recent changes or initiatives, so the reader should expect a stable, established operation without major shifts on the horizon.
The housing market in Alamosa is relatively affordable compared to the state as a whole. Home values are well below Colorado’s average, and rents are moderate relative to incomes. This affordability, combined with Adams State University’s presence and the area’s role as a tourist gateway to Great Sand Dunes National Park, makes Alamosa a place where families can find reasonably priced housing in a small city that offers some cultural and outdoor amenities. The town has shown steady population growth over the long termchers. The Rio Grande runs through town, and the historic downtown centers around the old rail depot now used as a welcome center.
For a family deciding whether this school fits, Alamosa Elementary 3-5 offers a small-town, mid-upper-elementary setting where academic performance is in the middle of a small county pool but below state averages in raw terms. The school serves a high-need population, and the absence of certain data points means a parent should be prepared to gather additional information about special education supports, English learner services, and school climate directly from the school. Families who value a close-knit community with a university-town backdrop and affordable housing will find a straightforward public school option here)Skip the usual claims about the school being “a hidden gem” or “a place where every child thrives”; the data suggests a competent but stretched school, not a standout or a failure.
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