Serving 48 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Arickaree Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 48 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 46%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in CO
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Arickaree Elementary School's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Anton, CO, encompassing approximately 640.6 square miles. The zone typically requires a drive of 20-30 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 14.4 miles to the nearest edge and a maximum distance of 19.1 miles to the furthest edge.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Arickaree Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Arickaree Elementary School's student population of 48 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has declined by 50% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
48 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Arickaree Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Arickaree Elementary School is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#472 out of 1748 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
33%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
45%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
44%
37%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
54%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)2.1%
33.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
39%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
19%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Arickaree Elementary School's ranking?
Arickaree Elementary School is ranked #472 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Arickaree Elementary School often compared to?
Arickaree Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Akron Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Arickaree Elementary School?
48 students attend Arickaree Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Arickaree Elementary School students are White, 44% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Arickaree Elementary School?
Arickaree Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Arickaree Elementary School offer ?
Arickaree Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Arickaree Elementary School part of?
Arickaree Elementary School is part of Arickaree School District No. R-2.
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