For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 415 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 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CO)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,916 Schools
# Students
415 Students
867,675 Students
# Teachers
36 Teachers
52,832 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
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
0.45
0.62
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
24%
36%
% Black
1%
5%
% White
70%
50%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,340 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,473. The school district revenue/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,680 is less than the state median of $15,791. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$6 MM
$13,426 MM
Spending
$6 MM
$13,702 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,340
$15,473
Spending / Student
$13,680
$15,791
Best Akron School District No. R-1 Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Akron High 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
| 121 students
Rank: #22.
Akron Elementary 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
| 294 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 415 students.
What is the rank of Akron School District No. R-1?
Akron School District No. R-1 is ranked #98 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 $13,680 is less than the state median of $15,791. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
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