Serving 297 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Hotchkiss Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 297 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 21%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Hotchkiss Elementary School serves the eastern part of Hotchkiss, CO, covering an area of approximately 120.9 square miles. Families can typically expect a 15-20 minute drive to the school, with the furthest distance from the school to the attendance zone edge being about 11.9 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Hotchkiss Elementary School's student population of 297 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
297 students
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Hotchkiss Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hotchkiss Elementary School is 0.35, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#750 out of 1748 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)11-19%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
18%
37%
Black
n/a
5%
White
79%
49%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)37.7%
33.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hotchkiss Elementary School's ranking?
Hotchkiss Elementary School is ranked #750 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Hotchkiss Elementary School often compared to?
Hotchkiss Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Paonia K-8 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Hotchkiss Elementary School?
297 students attend Hotchkiss Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Hotchkiss Elementary School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hotchkiss Elementary School?
Hotchkiss Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Hotchkiss Elementary School offer ?
Hotchkiss Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Hotchkiss Elementary School part of?
Hotchkiss Elementary School is part of Delta County Joint District No. 50.
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