Total enrollment
878
-63 (-7%) vs SY 2017-18
Washington County
Colorado · Public K-12
Washington County hosts 11 public K-12 schools. Together they educate about 878 Colorado students across 5 elementary, 1 middle, and 5 high.
7-year change in Washington County
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
11
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
77%
was 79%
% Hispanic
19%
was 16%
% Black
1%
was 1%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
11
5 districts
Enrollment
878
NCES CCD
Median income
$67,167
Below Colorado avg
Free/reduced lunch
51.1%
Above Colorado avg
Elementary
5
527 students
Middle
1
19 students
High
5
332 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Akron School District No. R-1
411 students · 5 districts in Washington County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Washington County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".
County residents
School enrollment
Bachelor's+
24.9%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
6.4%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
3.1%
civilian labor
Median age
41
22.2% under 18
Test scores in Washington County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 2 schools ranked. Colorado state average: 44.9%.
Top 2 schools (ELA)
- Otis Elementary School· 36.8%
- Otis Junior-Senior High School· 30.3%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Akron Elementary School | Akron | Elementary | PK-08 | 301 | · |
| Akron High School | Akron | High | 09-12 | 110 | · |
| Otis Junior-Senior High School | Otis | High | 06-12 | 102 | · |
| Otis Elementary School | Otis | Elementary | PK-05 | 90 | · |
| Lone Star Elementary School | Otis | Elementary | KG-06 | 56 | · |
| Arickaree Elementary School | Anton | Elementary | PK-05 | 48 | · |
| Lone Star Undivided High School | Otis | High | 09-12 | 44 | · |
| Woodlin Undivided High School | Woodrow | High | 06-12 | 42 | · |
| Arickaree Undivided High School | Anton | High | 06-12 | 34 | · |
| Woodlin Elementary School | Woodrow | Elementary | PK-05 | 32 | · |
| Lone Star Middle School | Otis | Middle | 07-08 | 19 | · |
Cities in Washington County
About Washington County
In Colorado, Washington County is a sparse county of about 4,831 residents. 11 public schools across the county educates about 878 students between them.
Looking at the broader picture, census numbers show the median household earns about $67,167 a year, roughly 25% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and the poverty rate is around 6%. That income level is 13% noticeably below the Colorado median.
Looking at the level breakdown, Washington County covers 5 elementary schools (527 students), 1 middle school (19), and 5 high schools (332).
Akron School District No. R-1 dominates the local landscape, accounting for roughly 411 students on its own.
Five-year track record. Total public-school enrollment in Washington County has declined 7% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 941 students to 878. Demographically, the Hispanic share of enrollment grew from 16% to 19%.
In the discussion threads here, the community for Washington County discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.
Frequently asked questions
Washington County school rankings
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data