Serving 90 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Otis Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-39% (which is approximately equal to the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% 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: 90 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Otis Elementary School's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Otis, CO, encompassing approximately 314.8 square miles. Families typically drive 15-20 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone being about 15.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Otis Elementary School's student population of 90 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
90 students
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Calendar
School Rankings
Otis Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Otis Elementary School is 0.23, 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
#924 out of 1748 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
33%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
15:1
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Hispanic
12%
37%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Black
1%
5%
Showing 2006–2025. View full 21-year historical data
White
87%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)30%
33.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
39%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 26-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Otis Elementary School's ranking?
Otis Elementary School is ranked #924 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Otis Elementary School?
90 students attend Otis Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Otis Elementary School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Otis Elementary School?
Otis Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Otis Elementary School offer ?
Otis Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Otis Elementary School part of?
Otis Elementary School is part of Otis School District No. R-3.
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