For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 427 students in Akron School District No. R-1. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
Public Schools in Akron School District No. R-1 have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Colorado public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 30% 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
2 Schools
1,932 Schools
# Students
427 Students
870,790 Students
# Teachers
35 Teachers
52,809 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
Akron School District No. R-1, which is ranked within the bottom 50% 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 80% has decreased from 80-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#99 out of 179 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)11-19%
29%
Graduation Rate
≥80%
82%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.46
0.62
# American Indian Students
5 Students
5,427 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
2 Students
28,470 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
102 Students
307,238 Students
% Hispanic Students
24%
35%
# Black Students
3 Students
40,039 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
299 Students
442,533 Students
% White Students
70%
51%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
2,639 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
16 Students
44,473 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
15
32,180
# Students in K Grade:
34
58,680
# Students in 1st Grade:
36
62,146
# Students in 2nd Grade:
29
59,838
# Students in 3rd Grade:
39
61,252
# Students in 4th Grade:
29
61,109
# Students in 5th Grade:
36
61,844
# Students in 6th Grade:
43
63,103
# Students in 7th Grade:
30
64,281
# Students in 8th Grade:
36
66,584
# Students in 9th Grade:
27
71,018
# Students in 10th Grade:
29
70,043
# Students in 11th Grade:
23
67,509
# Students in 12th Grade:
21
71,203
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,937 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,418. The school district revenue/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,295 is less than the state median of $15,735. The school district spending/student has declined by 10% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$6 MM
$13,426 MM
Spending
$6 MM
$13,702 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,937
$15,418
Spending / Student
$13,295
$15,735
Best Akron School District No. R-1 Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Akron High School
Magnet School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
600 Elm Avenue
Akron, CO 80720
(970) 345-2268
Akron, CO 80720
(970) 345-2268
Grades: 9-12
| 100 students
Rank: #22.
Akron Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
600 Elm Avenue
Akron, CO 80720
(970) 345-2266
Akron, CO 80720
(970) 345-2266
Grades: PK-8
| 327 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Akron School District No. R-1?
Akron School District No. R-1 manages 2 public schools serving 427 students.
What is the rank of Akron School District No. R-1?
Akron School District No. R-1 is ranked #100 out of 179 school districts in Colorado (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Akron School District No. R-1?
70% of Akron School District No. R-1 students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Akron School District No. R-1?
Akron School District No. R-1 has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What is Akron School District No. R-1's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,295 is less than the state median of $15,735. The school district spending/student has declined by 10% over four school years.
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