At a glance
Reported students
56
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
6.44
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
8.7:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–06
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Colorado elementary enrollment
2nd percentile
Compared with 1,017 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
44
Lone Star Elementary School: 56 reported students.
State peer staffing position
2nd percentile
8.7:1 reported; state peer median 15.1:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 46
- Teachers (FTE)
- 5.46
- Student–teacher ratio
- 8.4:1
What the reported data says about Lone Star Elementary School
Lone Star Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades KG–06 in Otis. It is one of 3 current school records connected to Lone Star School District No. 101. NCES reports 56 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,017 elementary schools in Colorado with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 370 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 2nd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 8.7:1, below the Colorado median of 15.1:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (92.9%) and Hispanic or Latino (7.1%). English learners represent 8.7% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 21.7%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Lone Star Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 8.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 6.44 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 8.7%
- Students with disabilities
- 21.7%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 35.7%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White92.9%
- Hispanic7.1%
- Black0%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial0%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Lone Star School District No. 101
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Lone Star Undivided High School
High · Grades 09–12
44 reported students
Lone Star Middle School
Middle · Grades 07–08
19 reported students
Public schools near Lone Star Elementary School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lone Star Undivided High School High · Lone Star School District No. 101 | 09–12 | 44 | under 0.1 mi |
| Lone Star Middle School Middle · Lone Star School District No. 101 | 07–08 | 19 | under 0.1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Lone Star Elementary School
What grades does Lone Star Elementary School serve?
Lone Star Elementary School reports grades KG–06 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Lone Star School District No. 101.
How many students attend Lone Star Elementary School?
Lone Star Elementary School reported 56 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 2nd percentile among 1,017 Colorado elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 46 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Lone Star Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 8.7:1, based on 56 students and 6.44 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Colorado median for the same school level is 15.1:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Lone Star Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Lone Star Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Lone Star School District No. 101 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Lone Star Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
35.7% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Lone Star Elementary School in?
Lone Star Elementary School is part of Lone Star School District No. 101, based in Otis, CO, which operates 3 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Lone Star Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Lone Star Undivided High School (under 0.1 mi), Lone Star Middle School (under 0.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.