Serving 43 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Kit Carson Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-59% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 43 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Minority Enrollment: 21%
- Math Proficiency: 40-59%
- Reading Proficiency: 21-39%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Kit Carson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Kit Carson Elementary School's student population of 43 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
43 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Kit Carson Elementary School is 0.35, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)40-59%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)21-39%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
16%
35%
Black
3%
4%
White
79%
52%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% CO state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% CO state average).
How many students attend Kit Carson Elementary School?
43 students attend Kit Carson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Kit Carson Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kit Carson Elementary School?
Kit Carson Elementary School has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Kit Carson Elementary School offer ?
Kit Carson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Kit Carson Elementary School part of?
Kit Carson Elementary School is part of Kit Carson School District No. R-1.
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