For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 201 students in Otis School District No. R-3. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
Public Schools in Otis School District No. R-3 have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Colorado public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 12% 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
201 Students
870,790 Students
# Teachers
17 Teachers
52,809 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
Otis School District No. R-3, 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 50% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#114 out of 179 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)21-39%
29%
Graduation Rate
≥50%
82%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.22
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
20 Students
307,238 Students
% Hispanic Students
10%
35%
# Black Students
3 Students
40,039 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
177 Students
442,533 Students
% White Students
88%
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:
14
32,180
# Students in K Grade:
10
58,680
# Students in 1st Grade:
15
62,146
# Students in 2nd Grade:
12
59,838
# Students in 3rd Grade:
15
61,252
# Students in 4th Grade:
15
61,109
# Students in 5th Grade:
15
61,844
# Students in 6th Grade:
11
63,103
# Students in 7th Grade:
13
64,281
# Students in 8th Grade:
18
66,584
# Students in 9th Grade:
16
71,018
# Students in 10th Grade:
21
70,043
# Students in 11th Grade:
14
67,509
# Students in 12th Grade:
12
71,203
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,582 is higher than the state median of $15,418. The school district revenue/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,647 is higher than the state median of $15,735. The school district spending/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$4 MM
$13,426 MM
Spending
$4 MM
$13,702 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,582
$15,418
Spending / Student
$17,647
$15,735
Best Otis School District No. R-3 Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Otis Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
518 Dungan Street
Otis, CO 80743
(970) 246-3486
Otis, CO 80743
(970) 246-3486
Grades: PK-5
| 96 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Otis Junior-senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
518 Dungan
Otis, CO 80743
(970) 246-3486
Otis, CO 80743
(970) 246-3486
Grades: 6-12
| 105 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Otis School District No. R-3?
Otis School District No. R-3 manages 2 public schools serving 201 students.
What is the rank of Otis School District No. R-3?
Otis School District No. R-3 is ranked #107 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 Otis School District No. R-3?
88% of Otis School District No. R-3 students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Otis School District No. R-3?
Otis School District No. R-3 has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What is Otis School District No. R-3's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,647 is higher than the state median of $15,735. The school district spending/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
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