Enrollment
301
Colorado · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Akron, CO
Akron Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Akron Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 59/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 080204000024
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 56
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Akron Elementary School earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 80% of Colorado schools.
- 59
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.5:1
- small classes for Colorado
- 43.4%
- free-lunch eligible
- 301
- students enrolled
Akron Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 80% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Akron School District No. R-1 · Colorado
NCES ID 080204000024 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.5:1
vs 16.6:1 Colorado avg
-25% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
43.4%
vs 38.5% Colorado avg
+13% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Akron Elementary School compares with Colorado and U.S. medians
What stands out at Akron Elementary School
Akron Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Akron, Colorado, enrolling 301 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.5:1 puts it in the smaller third of Colorado schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 43.4% of students eligible for free meals.
With 301 students, its enrollment sits close to the Colorado median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,922 scored Colorado schools.
Among 275 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Colorado schools statewide, it ranks #22, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (72%) and Hispanic or Latino (22%) (diversity index 43/100).
17.6% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Its district, Akron School District No. R-1, also runs Akron High School (110 students).
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Akron Elementary School compares
Akron Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Colorado and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.5:1 | ▼ 25% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.4% | ▲ 13% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 301 | top 62% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.5:1
Leaner classes than 71% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
301
Bigger than 32% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
43.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% above the Colorado average of 38.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.5:1
students per teacher
- 25% below state mean
Top 20% in Colorado - lower ratio than 80% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
17.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,387
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $16,273
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
37
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 71.8%
Hispanic or Latino 22.3%
Two or More 4.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
African American 0.7%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 71.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.3, Akron Elementary School is less mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Akron School District No. R-1, which includes Akron Elementary School.
$13,387
Per student
-18%
vs Colorado
Avg $16,273
-19%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 37.7%
State 52.1%
Federal 10.2%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Akron Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Akron High School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Akron Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 110
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Colorado, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~301 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Akron Elementary School
How many students attend Akron Elementary School?
Akron Elementary School has 301 students enrolled. It is a public school in Akron, CO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Akron Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Akron Elementary School is 12.5:1, which is 25% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 20% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Akron Elementary School?
43.4% of students at Akron Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Akron Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Akron Elementary School is White at 71.8% of enrollment, in Akron, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Akron Elementary School?
Akron Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
Is Akron Elementary School a good school?
Akron Elementary School earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 80% of Colorado schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Akron School District No. R-1?
Besides Akron Elementary School, Akron School District No. R-1 also operates Akron High School (110 students). See the Akron School District No. R-1 district page for the complete list.
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