Calhan District No. Rj1

800 Bulldog Drive
Calhan, CO 80808
(District boundaries shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 436 students in Calhan District No. Rj1. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Colorado.
Public Schools in Calhan District No. Rj1 have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Colorado public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Colorado public school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (CO)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,916 Schools
# Students
436 Students
867,675 Students
# Teachers
37 Teachers
52,832 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Calhan District No. Rj1, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 176 school districts in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has increased from 80% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (CO)
#63 out of 179 school districts
(Top 50%)
27%
33%
40-44%
45%
(20-21)
20-24%
29%
(21-22)
≥90%
82%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.28
0.62
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
6%
36%
% Black
8%
5%
% White
84%
50%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $13,963 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,473. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,647 is less than the state median of $15,791. 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
Spending
$6 MM
$13,702 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,963
$15,473
Spending / Student
$12,647
$15,791

Best Calhan District No. Rj1 Public Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Calhan Secondary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
800 Bulldog Drive
Calhan, CO 80808
(719) 347-2766
Gr: 6-12 | 226 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #22.
Calhan Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
800 Bulldog Drive
Calhan, CO 80808
(719) 347-2766
Gr: PK-5 | 210 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 16%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Calhan District No. Rj1?
Calhan District No. Rj1 manages 2 public schools serving 436 students.
What is the rank of Calhan District No. Rj1?
Calhan District No. Rj1 is ranked #69 out of 176 school districts in Colorado (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Calhan District No. Rj1?
84% of Calhan District No. Rj1 students are White, 8% of students are Black, 6% 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?
Calhan District No. Rj1 has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What is Calhan District No. Rj1's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,647 is less than the state median of $15,791. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 436 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 16%
  • : ≥90% (Btm 50% in CO)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 27% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

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