For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 219 students in School District No. R-4 In The County Of Kit Carson And Stat. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Colorado.
Public Schools in School District No. R-4 In The County Of Kit Carson And Stat have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Colorado public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CO)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,894 Schools
# Students
219 Students
864,096 Students
# Teachers
17 Teachers
52,573 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
School District No. R-4 In The County Of Kit Carson And Stat, 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 80% has increased from 50% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#53 out of 179 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
33%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)21-39%
29%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥80%
82%
Showing 2013–2022. View full 12-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)5.5%
33.6%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.36
0.63
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2011–2023. View full 19-year historical data
% Asian
n/a
3%
Showing 2002–2023. View full 23-year historical data
% Hispanic
22%
37%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Black
n/a
5%
% White
77%
49%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,393 is higher than the state median of $18,225. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,900 is less than the state median of $18,686. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$4 MM
$15,748 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending
$4 MM
$16,147 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Revenue / Student
$19,393
$18,225
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending / Student
$16,900
$18,686
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Best School District No. R-4 In The County Of Kit Carson And Stat Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Stratton Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6 Main
Stratton, CO 80836
(719) 348-5521
Stratton, CO 80836
(719) 348-5521
Gr: PK-5 | 101 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #22.
Stratton Senior High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
219 Illinois Avenue
Stratton, CO 80836
(719) 348-5369
Stratton, CO 80836
(719) 348-5369
Gr: 9-12 | 64 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #33.
Stratton Middle School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
219 Illinois Avenue
Stratton, CO 80836
(719) 348-5369
Stratton, CO 80836
(719) 348-5369
Gr: 6-8 | 54 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to School District No. R-4 In The County Of Kit Carson And Stat?
School District No. R-4 In The County Of Kit Carson And Stat manages 3 public schools serving 219 students.
What is the rank of School District No. R-4 In Theunty Of Kit Carson And Stat?
School District No. R-4 In Theunty Of Kit Carson And Stat is ranked #65 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 School District No. R-4 In Theunty Of Kit Carson And Stat?
77% of School District No. R-4 In Theunty Of Kit Carson And Stat students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of School District No. R-4 In Theunty Of Kit Carson And Stat?
School District No. R-4 In Theunty Of Kit Carson And Stat has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What is School District No. R-4 In Theunty Of Kit Carson And Stat's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,900 is less than the state median of $18,686. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
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