Calhan District No. Rj1 School District

800 Bulldog Drive
Calhan, CO 80808
(District boundaries shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

Calhan District No. Rj1 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Colorado for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 446 students in Calhan District No. Rj1 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
Public Schools in Calhan District No. Rj1 School District have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Colorado public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public school average of 48% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (CO)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,939 Schools
# Students
446 Students
880,585 Students
# Teachers
32 Teachers
53,204 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

District Rank

Calhan District No. Rj1 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 178 school districts in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (CO)
#83 out of 180 school districts
(Top 50%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Calhan District No. Rj1  School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
25-29%
33%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Calhan District No. Rj1  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of CO by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
35-39%
47%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Calhan District No. Rj1  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of CO by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
≥90%
81%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Calhan District No. Rj1  School District and public school graduation rate of CO by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.46
0.61
# American Indian Students
1 Student
5,720 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
6 Students
28,116 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
56 Students
305,656 Students
% Hispanic Students
13%
35%
# Black Students
59 Students
40,168 Students
% Black Students
13%
4%
# White Students
320 Students
455,319 Students
% White Students
72%
52%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
2,567 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
4 Students
43,153 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
5%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
22
30,884
# Students in K Grade:
26
61,531
# Students in 1st Grade:
36
59,964
# Students in 2nd Grade:
34
61,530
# Students in 3rd Grade:
28
61,294
# Students in 4th Grade:
30
62,059
# Students in 5th Grade:
34
63,301
# Students in 6th Grade:
33
64,472
# Students in 7th Grade:
26
66,826
# Students in 8th Grade:
45
68,888
# Students in 9th Grade:
34
71,759
# Students in 10th Grade:
34
69,031
# Students in 11th Grade:
29
67,423
# Students in 12th Grade:
35
71,623
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $13,650 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,247. The school district revenue/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,363 is less than the state median of $15,560. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (CO)
Total Revenue
$6 MM
$13,426 MM
This chart display total revenue of Calhan District No. Rj1  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in CO by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$6 MM
$13,702 MM
This chart display total spending of Calhan District No. Rj1  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in CO by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$13,650
$15,247
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Calhan District No. Rj1  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in CO by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$12,363
$15,560
This chart display average spending per public school student in Calhan District No. Rj1  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in CO by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Calhan District No. Rj1 School District Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Calhan Secondary School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
800 Bulldog Drive
Calhan, CO 80808
(719) 347-2766
Grades: 6-12
| 236 students
Rank: #22.
Calhan Elementary School
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
800 Bulldog Drive
Calhan, CO 80808
(719) 347-2766
Grades: PK-5
| 210 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Calhan District No. Rj1 School District?
Calhan District No. Rj1 School District manages 2 public schools serving 446 students.
What is the rank of Calhan District No. Rj1 School District?
Calhan District No. Rj1 School District is ranked #105 out of 178 school districts in Colorado (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Colorado school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Calhan District No. Rj1 School District?
72% of Calhan District No. Rj1 School District students are White, 13% of students are Black, 13% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Calhan District No. Rj1 School District?
Calhan District No. Rj1 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 17:1.
What is Calhan District No. Rj1 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,363 is less than the state median of $15,560. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 446 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 28%
  • : ≥90% (Top 20% in CO)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 25-29% (Top 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

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