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 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 192 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 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CO)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,894 Schools
# Students
192 Students
864,096 Students
# Teachers
18 Teachers
52,573 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
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.
Overall District Rank
#91 out of 179 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
33%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)21-39%
29%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥50%
82%
Showing 2013–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)29.4%
33.6%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.24
0.63
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 1994–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
11%
37%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
2%
5%
Showing 2007–2023. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% White
86%
49%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $22,865 is higher than the state median of $18,225. The school district revenue/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,292 is higher than the state median of $18,686. The school district spending/student has grown by 22% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$4 MM
$15,748 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$4 MM
$16,147 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$22,865
$18,225
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$20,292
$18,686
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Otis School District No. R-3 Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Otis Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
518 Dungan Street
Otis, CO 80743
(970) 246-3486
Otis, CO 80743
(970) 246-3486
Gr: PK-5 | 90 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Otis Junior-senior High 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
Gr: 6-12 | 102 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
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 192 students.
What is the rank of Otis School District No. R-3?
Otis School District No. R-3 is ranked #93 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?
86% of Otis School District No. R-3 students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
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 11:1, 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 $20,292 is higher than the state median of $18,686. The school district spending/student has grown by 22% over four school years.
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