Top Rankings
Lone Star School District No. 101 ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 124 students in Lone Star School District No. 101. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in Colorado.
Public Schools in Lone Star School District No. 101 have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Colorado public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CO)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,932 Schools
# Students
124 Students
870,790 Students
# Teachers
13 Teachers
52,809 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
District Rank
Lone Star School District No. 101, which is ranked within the top 10% of all 179 school districts in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 50% has decreased from PS% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#18 out of 179 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
29%
Graduation Rate
≥50%
82%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.30
0.62
# American Indian Students
1 Student
5,427 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
n/a
28,470 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
21 Students
307,238 Students
% Hispanic Students
17%
35%
# Black Students
n/a
40,039 Students
% Black Students
n/a
5%
# White Students
102 Students
442,533 Students
% White Students
82%
51%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
2,639 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
44,473 Students
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
32,180
# Students in K Grade:
4
58,680
# Students in 1st Grade:
4
62,146
# Students in 2nd Grade:
9
59,838
# Students in 3rd Grade:
10
61,252
# Students in 4th Grade:
8
61,109
# Students in 5th Grade:
8
61,844
# Students in 6th Grade:
13
63,103
# Students in 7th Grade:
11
64,281
# Students in 8th Grade:
13
66,584
# Students in 9th Grade:
13
71,018
# Students in 10th Grade:
5
70,043
# Students in 11th Grade:
15
67,509
# Students in 12th Grade:
11
71,203
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $21,968 is higher than the state median of $15,418. The school district revenue/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,887 is higher than the state median of $15,735. The school district spending/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$3 MM
$13,426 MM
Spending
$2 MM
$13,702 MM
Revenue / Student
$21,968
$15,418
Spending / Student
$17,887
$15,735
Best Lone Star School District No. 101 Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lone Star Undivided High School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
44940 County Road 54
Otis, CO 80743
(970) 848-2778
Otis, CO 80743
(970) 848-2778
Grades: 9-12
| 44 students
Rank: #22.
Lone Star Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
44940 County Road 54
Otis, CO 80743
(970) 848-2778
Otis, CO 80743
(970) 848-2778
Grades: K-6
| 56 students
Rank: #33.
Lone Star Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
44940 County Road 54
Otis, CO 80743
(970) 848-2778
Otis, CO 80743
(970) 848-2778
Grades: 7-8
| 24 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Lone Star School District No. 101?
Lone Star School District No. 101 manages 3 public schools serving 124 students.
What is the rank of Lone Star School District No. 101?
Lone Star School District No. 101 is ranked #14 out of 179 school districts in Colorado (top 10%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Colorado school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest science proficiency (Top 5%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Lone Star School District No. 101?
82% of Lone Star School District No. 101 students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Lone Star School District No. 101?
Lone Star School District No. 101 has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What is Lone Star School District No. 101's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,887 is higher than the state median of $15,735. The school district spending/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
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