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Arickaree Elementary School

Elementary School · Arickaree School District No. R-2 · Anton, CO

An Arickaree School District No. R-2 elementary school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.

12155 COUNTY ROAD NN, Anton, CO 80801

  • Math 25% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 50% proficient (2019)
  • 10.8:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress1.3Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data12
Annual Change-6.49 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics7.2Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency25% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency49.5% (2019 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency37% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)32% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+5.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile59th
Resources & Environment10.0Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio10.8:1
District spending per student$29,376
Chronic Absenteeism1.9%

Students at Arickaree Elementary School score 37% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 32%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.

Math Proficiency25%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency50%(2019 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2019 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 5 points since 2017, to 25% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 12 years
2009
Math
95%
ELA
95%
2010
Math
95%
ELA
95%
2011
Math
90%
ELA
70%
2012
Math
85%
ELA
75%
2013
Math
70%
ELA
75%
2014
Math
30%
ELA
30%
2015
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2016
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2017
Math
30%
ELA
30%
2018
Math
30%
ELA
50%
2019
Math
30%
ELA
50%
2022
Math
25%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2019)

Based on 23 test records from CO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

61.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Arickaree 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 4Car-Dependent
  • Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$23,594

Median home value

$193,800

College educated

4.9%

Homeownership

85%

Poverty rate

13.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 80801; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

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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.

Arickaree School District No. R-2

Schools in district
2
Rank in district
#2 of 2
District spending per student
$29,376NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
18.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

Arickaree Elementary School is listed in Arickaree School District No. R-2; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Arickaree Elementary School

Arickaree Elementary School is a public elementary school in Anton, CO, part of Arickaree School District No. R-2, serving approximately 54 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 10.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,386 of 1,815 schools in CO.

State assessment records show 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Arickaree Elementary School

What grades does Arickaree Elementary School serve?

Arickaree Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Arickaree Elementary School?

Arickaree Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 54 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Arickaree Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Arickaree Elementary School is 10.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Arickaree Elementary School rank in CO?

Arickaree Elementary School ranks #1,386 of 1,815 schools in CO.

What is Arickaree Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Arickaree Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 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 Arickaree Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Arickaree Elementary School has 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019).

Is Arickaree Elementary School a charter school?

No, Arickaree Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Arickaree Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Arickaree Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Arickaree Elementary School?

61.1% of students at Arickaree 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 – 5th
Enrollment
54
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
5
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Washington County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
1.9%
Area population (ZIP 80801)
88
Area median age
61.6
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 · 2019 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2019 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 80801; 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, 2009-2019; directory SY 2023–24

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