Below Average
#1484 of 1,815 schools in CO
Akron Elementary School
Elementary School · Akron School District No. R-1 · Akron, CO
An Akron School District No. R-1 elementary school where students score 3 points below what's typical for similar communities.
600 ELM AVENUE, Akron, CO 80720
- Math 27% proficient (2022)
- Reading 35% proficient (2021)
- 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Akron Elementary School score 31% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 65 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 27% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 40% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 27 test records from CO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
56.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Akron Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 27Car-Dependent
- Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$62,619
Median home value
$209,100
Median rent
$1,102/mo
College educated
28.4%
Homeownership
71.1%
Poverty rate
6.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 80720; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Akron School District No. R-1
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $16,642NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 18.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Akron Elementary School is listed in Akron School District No. R-1; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Akron Elementary School
Akron Elementary School is a public elementary school in Akron, CO, part of Akron School District No. R-1, serving approximately 294 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,484 of 1,815 schools in CO.
State assessment records show 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Akron Elementary School
What grades does Akron Elementary School serve?
Akron Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Akron Elementary School?
Akron Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 294 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Akron Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Akron Elementary School is 12.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Akron Elementary School rank in CO?
Akron Elementary School ranks #1,484 of 1,815 schools in CO.
What is Akron Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Akron Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Akron Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Akron Elementary School has 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Akron Elementary School a charter school?
No, Akron Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Akron Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Akron Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Akron Elementary School?
56.8% of students at Akron Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 294
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Washington County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.6%
- Phone
- (970) 345-2266
- Area population (ZIP 80720)
- 2,248
- Area average commute
- 19 min
- Area median age
- 45.2
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 80720; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022, multi-year average, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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