Otis Elementary School

Otis School District No. R-3
518 DUNGAN STREET
OTIS, CO 80743
96 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
School Overview
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.
96
Total Students
8.2
Full-Time Teachers
11.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
53.1%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    84 (87.5 %)
  • Hispanic
    12 (12.5 %)
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: Otis School District No. R-3
Phone: (970)246-3486
Website: http://www.otisr3.com
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 96
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 8.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.7
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 42
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 9

* 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 14
Kindergarten 10
Grade 1 15
Grade 2 12
Grade 3 15
Grade 4 15
Grade 5 15
Gender Ratio