Akron Elementary School

Akron School District No. R-1
600 ELM AVENUE
AKRON, CO 80720
327 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 8th
School Overview
Akron Elementary School is located in Akron, Colorado, and serves as a foundational educational institution for the local community. Situated on Elm Avenue, the school is part of the Akron School District and focuses on providing core academic instruction to students in the primary grade levels. The school is characterized by its small-town environment, which typically allows for a more personalized approach to learning and a close-knit relationship between staff, students, and families.

Beyond standard academics, Akron Elementary plays a central role in the social and developmental growth of the town’s children. By fostering a supportive and structured atmosphere, the school aims to prepare students for their transition to secondary education while promoting values of community involvement and lifelong learning. Its location in the heart of Washington County makes it a primary hub for families in the area, emphasizing a commitment to regional educational standards and student success.
327
Total Students
24.5
Full-Time Teachers
13.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
49.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    223 (68.2 %)
  • Hispanic
    84 (25.7 %)
  • Two or More
    12 (3.7 %)
  • American Indian
    4 (1.2 %)
  • Black
    2 (0.6 %)
  • Asian
    2 (0.6 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Akron School District No. R-1
Phone: (970)345-2266
Grade Range: Pre-K - 8th
Total Students: 327
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 24.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 150
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 11

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 15
Kindergarten 34
Grade 1 36
Grade 2 29
Grade 3 39
Grade 4 29
Grade 5 36
Grade 6 43
Grade 7 30
Grade 8 36
Gender Ratio