- Enrollment
- 102
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Otis, CO
Otis Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Otis Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 62/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 080594001016
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 84
📋 Attendance 39
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Otis Elementary School earns 62/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 87% of Colorado schools.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in Otis · Resource Index
- 62
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.3:1
- small classes for Colorado
- 49.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Otis Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 87% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Otis Elementary School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Otis, CO.
School address
District: Otis School District No. R-3 · Colorado
NCES ID 080594001016 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Otis Elementary School shrank from 96 students in 2022-23 to 91 in 2023-24 (-5.2%).
Teacher FTE added 8.2 → 8.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-5 students YoY 080594001016 · Otis, CO Other · SMALL · TRAD
90 enr · 11.3:1 · 49.0% lunch · RII 62
Nearest enrollment peer: Otis Junior-Senior High School (102 students)
Otis Elementary School shrank from 96 students in 2022-23 to 91 in 2023-24 (-5.2%). Teacher FTE added 8.2 → 8.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
How Otis Elementary School compares
Otis Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Colorado and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.3:1 | ▼ 32% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.0% | ▲ 27% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 90 | top 90% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.3:1
Leaner classes than 81% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
90
Bigger than 9% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
49.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% 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
11.3:1
students per teacher
- 32% below state mean
Top 13% in Colorado - lower ratio than 87% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
24.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$18,522
per pupil, district-wide
- above Colorado avg of $17,910
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.1 FTE
Per 80 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 86.7%
Hispanic or Latino 12.2%
African American 1.1%
Largest group: White at 86.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.3, Otis Elementary School is less mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Otis School District No. R-3 reports $18,522 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Otis Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Otis Junior-Senior High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Otis Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~90 students)
Frequently asked questions about Otis Elementary School
How many students attend Otis Elementary School?
Otis Elementary School has 90 students enrolled. It is a public school in Otis, CO. CCD year-over-year: 96 (2022-23) → 91 (2023-24), down 5.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Otis Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Otis Elementary School is 11.3:1, which is 32% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 28% 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 Otis Elementary School?
49.0% of students at Otis Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Otis Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Otis Elementary School is White at 86.7% of enrollment, in Otis, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Otis Elementary School?
Otis Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 62/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Otis Elementary School rank among public schools in Otis?
By Resource Investment Index, Otis Elementary School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Otis, CO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Otis on the city page.
What other schools are in Otis School District No. R-3?
Besides Otis Elementary School, Otis School District No. R-3 also operates Otis Junior-Senior High School (102 students). See the Otis School District No. R-3 district page for the complete list.