Top Rankings
Arickaree School District No. R-2 ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 92 students in Arickaree School District No. R-2. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Colorado.
51±¬ÁÏs in Arickaree School District No. R-2 have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Colorado public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CO)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,915 Schools
# Students
92 Students
867,572 Students
# Teachers
13 Teachers
52,823 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
7:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Arickaree School District No. R-2, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 176 school districts in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 50% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#153 out of 179 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)20-29%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)21-39%
29%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥50%
82%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.49
0.62
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
33%
36%
% Black
2%
5%
% White
64%
50%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $27,620 is higher than the state median of $15,475. The school district revenue/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $24,902 is higher than the state median of $15,793. The school district spending/student has grown by 21% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$3 MM
$13,426 MM
Spending
$2 MM
$13,702 MM
Revenue / Student
$27,620
$15,475
Spending / Student
$24,902
$15,793
Best Arickaree School District No. R-2 51±¬ÁÏs (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Arickaree Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
12155 County Road Nn
Anton, CO 80801
(970) 383-2202
Anton, CO 80801
(970) 383-2202
Gr: PK-5 | 54 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #22.
Arickaree Undivided High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
12155 County Road Nn
Anton, CO 80801
(970) 383-2202
Anton, CO 80801
(970) 383-2202
Gr: 6-12 | 38 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Arickaree School District No. R-2?
Arickaree School District No. R-2 manages 2 public schools serving 92 students.
What is the rank of Arickaree School District No. R-2?
Arickaree School District No. R-2 is ranked #58 out of 176 school districts in Colorado (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Colorado school districts for: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Arickaree School District No. R-2?
64% of Arickaree School District No. R-2 students are White, 33% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Arickaree School District No. R-2?
Arickaree School District No. R-2 has a student/teacher ratio of 7:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What is Arickaree School District No. R-2's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $24,902 is higher than the state median of $15,793. The school district spending/student has grown by 21% over four school years.
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