Serving 139 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Children's Kiva Montessori School 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 139 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 49%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Children's Kiva Montessori School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Children's Kiva Montessori School's student population of 139 students has grown by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has grown by 100% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
139 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Children's Kiva Montessori School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,734 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Children's Kiva Montessori School is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1121 out of 1734 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
American Indian
28%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
13%
35%
Black
1%
4%
White
51%
52%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Children's Kiva Montessori School's ranking?
Children's Kiva Montessori School is ranked #1121 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CO state average).
How many students attend Children's Kiva Montessori School?
139 students attend Children's Kiva Montessori School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Children's Kiva Montessori School students are White, 28% of students are American Indian, 13% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Children's Kiva Montessori School?
Children's Kiva Montessori School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Children's Kiva Montessori School offer ?
Children's Kiva Montessori School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Children's Kiva Montessori School part of?
Children's Kiva Montessori School is part of Montezuma-Cortez School District No. Re-1.
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