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Salida, CO vs Los Alamos, NM

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- Los Alamos spends 46.9% less per student than Salida.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 0.6% higher in Los Alamos than in Salida. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Los Alamos had 6.4% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Salida
 Salida, COLos Alamos, NMUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$14,772$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$12,225  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$7,126$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio13.82  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock9274573
 Students per Counselor229  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock1.1%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.4.9%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock97.6%88.9%
 Some College Educ.14.8%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock6.2%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.44.4%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock24.3%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.2%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock17.9%1.5%
Reviews for Salida    3 Reviews

Over 6 years ago

Salida is a cute small town with the Arkansas river running through. To be so small there's always activities going on  More

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The weather in the summer is wonderful, it will reach the low to mid 90's but there is absolutely no humidity, you can run around all day and not break a sweat. There is  More

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Over 19 years ago

I need info on average monthly temperatures in Salida Also wind speed information compared to springfield,  More

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Reviews for Los Alamos    7 Reviews

I've lived here for 8 years now. Fantastic weather, beautiful scenery and outdoor recreation. Close-knit, welcoming and well-educated community that is safe and provides  More

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Over 7 years ago

This school is not what it once was, and it is far from the best school in Los Alamos. If your child is a student here: 1) expect unresponsive teachers who manage your  More

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November 1, 2010 If you like bright blue skies and bountiful sunshine with spectacular views in every direction (blue skies & sunshine only 90-95% of the time),  More

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