Serving 115 students in grades 2-8, Orton Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6-9% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 2-8
- Enrollment: 115 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 41%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Orton Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Orton Academy's student population of 115 students has declined by 42% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has grown by 133% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 2-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
115 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
School Rankings
Orton Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Orton Academy is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1760 out of 1779 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
24%
36%
Black
6%
5%
White
59%
50%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch (21-22)
5%
30%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Orton Academy's ranking?
Orton Academy is ranked #1760 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Orton Academy often compared to?
Orton Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Academy For Advanced And Creative Learning by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Orton Academy?
115 students attend Orton Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Orton Academy students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Orton Academy?
Orton Academy has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Orton Academy offer ?
Orton Academy offers enrollment in grades 2-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Orton Academy part of?
Orton Academy is part of Education Reenvisioned BOCES School District.
School Reviews
1 10/11/2022
Orton Academy is the most blatant display of profiting off the mid-education of students I have ever seen. There is a reason they want to operate outside of any legitimate oversight. Your children would be far better educated and provided for at even the most underfunded public school compared to Orton-especially if your child has special needs. If you just want to hole your kid up for the day and keep it away from you for a couple of hours without any care for their personal growth then I would recommend this school.
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