OTIS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

OTIS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Otis School District No. R-3 school district, located in OTIS, CO with about 127 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 8 teachers, OTIS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

OTIS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, located at 518 Dungan Street in Otis, Colorado, serves as the primary educational facility for the local community as part of the Otis School District R-3. As a small, rural public school, it focuses on providing a foundational education tailored to the needs of students in a close-knit environment. The school emphasizes core academic subjects while fostering a supportive atmosphere intended to help young learners transition successfully into their secondary education years.

By maintaining a dedicated online presence at http://www.otisr3.com, the school ensures that families and community members stay informed about academic calendars, district policies, and extracurricular opportunities. Because it operates within a smaller district, Otis Elementary is able to prioritize personalized attention and strong communication between educators, students, and parents, aiming to cultivate a well-rounded and community-oriented learning experience for all children in the Otis area.

For more information, contact OTIS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (970) 246-3486 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

518 DUNGAN STREET
OTIS, CO 80743-9251
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OTIS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in OTIS, CO with about 127 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Colorado

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
127
Teachers:
8.76
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I targeted assistance school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 127 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending OTIS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 89% of the student body.

White
89.0%
Hispanic/Latino
5.5%
Black or African American
2.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native
1.6%
Two or more races
1.6%

Female
47.2%
Male
52.8%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.