Otis School District No. R-3

518 Dungan Street
Otis, CO 80743-9251
(District boundaries shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Otis School District No. R-3 ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Colorado for:

Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 198 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 29% (versus the Colorado public school average of 33%), 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 50% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (CO)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,916 Schools
# Students
198 Students
867,675 Students
# Teachers
20 Teachers
52,832 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Otis School District No. R-3, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 176 school districts in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 50% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (CO)
#91 out of 179 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
29%
33%
30-34%
45%
(20-21)
21-39%
29%
(21-22)
≥50%
82%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.22
0.62
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
10%
36%
% Black
2%
5%
% White
88%
50%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $19,879 is higher than the state median of $15,473. The school district revenue/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,914 is higher than the state median of $15,791. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
This School District
This State (CO)
Total Revenue
$4 MM
$13,426 MM
Spending
$4 MM
$13,702 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,879
$15,473
Spending / Student
$17,914
$15,791

Best Otis School District No. R-3 Public Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Otis Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
518 Dungan Street
Otis, CO 80743
(970) 246-3486
Gr: PK-5 | 91 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
Otis Junior-senior High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
518 Dungan
Otis, CO 80743
(970) 246-3486
Gr: 6-12 | 107 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 12%

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 198 students.
What is the rank of Otis School District No. R-3?
Otis School District No. R-3 is ranked #90 out of 176 school districts in Colorado (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Colorado school districts for: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
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, and 2% 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 10:1, 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 $17,914 is higher than the state median of $15,791. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 198 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 12%
  • : ≥50% (Btm 50% in CO)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 29% (Top 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 21-39% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

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