Serving 142 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 142 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 51%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 10%)
- 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
Science Proficiency
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Children's Kiva Montessori School's student population of 142 students has grown by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has grown by 133% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
142 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
School Rankings
Children's Kiva Montessori 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 Children's Kiva Montessori School is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1321 out of 1748 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
15:1
American Indian
24%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
17%
36%
Black
1%
5%
White
49%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Children's Kiva Montessori School's ranking?
Children's Kiva Montessori School is ranked #1321 out of 1,748 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?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Children's Kiva Montessori School?
142 students attend Children's Kiva Montessori School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Children's Kiva Montessori School students are White, 24% of students are American Indian, 17% of students are Hispanic, 9% 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 10:1, 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 (No virtual instruction).
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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