Orton Academy serves 114 students in grades 2-8.
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 2-8
- Enrollment: 114 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Orton Academy's student population of 114 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 2-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
114 students
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Orton Academy is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
18%
37%
Black
3%
5%
White
63%
49%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
13%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
How many students attend Orton Academy?
114 students attend Orton Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Orton Academy students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Asian.
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 Colorado Springs School District No. 11 In The County Of E.
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