Serving 201 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Calhan Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 201 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Calhan Elementary School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Calhan, CO, covering an area of approximately 223.8 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 15-20 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 16.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Calhan Elementary School's student population of 201 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
201 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Calhan Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Calhan Elementary School is 0.25, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#885 out of 1748 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
33%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
3%
37%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
10%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
White
86%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)43.3%
33.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
39%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Calhan Elementary School's ranking?
Calhan Elementary School is ranked #885 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Calhan Elementary School often compared to?
Calhan Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ellicott Elementary School, Peyton Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Calhan Elementary School?
201 students attend Calhan Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Calhan Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Calhan Elementary School?
Calhan Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Calhan Elementary School offer ?
Calhan Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Calhan Elementary School part of?
Calhan Elementary School is part of Calhan District No. Rj1.
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