5.8avg / 10

Akron School District No. R-1

School District · Akron, Colorado

Last updated: August 2026

Students: 415

Teachers (FTE): 36

Avg Rating

5.8

out of 10

Schools

1 elem, 1 high

Enrollment

415

Student-Teacher Ratio

11.5:1

Avg Rating

5.8

out of 10

Schools

1 elem, 1 high

Enrollment

415

Student-Teacher Ratio

11.5:1

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A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Akron School District No. R-1 as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.

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How this district compares

Colorado rank

#93 of 155

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-0.5

below Colorado avg

Per-pupil spending

$16,642

+$1,484 vs Colorado median

District size

415 students

Smaller than Colorado median

Top-Rated Schools in Akron School District No. R-1

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (2 of 2). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

#	School	Rating	Level	Value	Enrollment
1	Akron High School	7.0 / 10	High	—	121
2	Akron Elementary School	4.5 / 10	Elementary	—	294

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About Akron School District No. R-1

Akron School District No. R-1 is a Akron, Colorado school district serving 2 schools.The district educates 415 students with a student-teacher ratio of 11.5:1. District-level spending was $16,642 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).

With an average rating of 5.8/10, Akron School District No. R-1 demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Akron High School, which has a composite score of 7.0/10.

In standardized testing, Akron School District No. R-1 students show an average math proficiency of 35.2% and ELA proficiency of 51.7%.

The district includes 1 elementary school, and 1 high school.

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Schools in Akron School District No. R-1, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency35.2%

School

State

Not reported

ELA Proficiency51.7%

School

State

Not reported

Average proficiency across all schools in Akron School District No. R-1 with test data.

Schools in Akron School District No. R-1

2 schools

Elementary Schools1

Akron Elementary School

2944.5

High Schools1

Akron High School

1217.0

District Details

State: Colorado
City: Akron
Total Enrollment: 415
Teachers (FTE): 36
District spending per student: $16,642NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
Child poverty rate: 18.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
District directory year: 2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Akron School District No. R-1?

Akron School District No. R-1 has 2 schools in total — 1 elementary, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Akron School District No. R-1?

The average composite rating for Akron School District No. R-1 is 5.8/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the district spending per student in Akron School District No. R-1?

Akron School District No. R-1's district-level spending was $16,642 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Akron School District No. R-1?

The average student-teacher ratio in Akron School District No. R-1 is 11.5:1.

What is the top-rated school in Akron School District No. R-1?

Akron High School is the highest-rated school in Akron School District No. R-1 with a composite score of 7.0/10.

What are the test scores in Akron School District No. R-1?

Across schools in Akron School District No. R-1 with test data, the average math proficiency is 35.2% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 51.7%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools?

MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating: 5.8/10
Math Proficiency: 35.2%
ELA Proficiency: 51.7%

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Colorado Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.