Serving 275 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Kathryn Senor Elementary School ranks in the bottom 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 25-29% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than 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 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 275 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 49%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Kathryn Senor Elementary School serves the eastern part of New Castle, CO, covering an area of approximately 0.9 square miles. Most families in the attendance zone can expect a typical drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge being about 1.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Kathryn Senor Elementary School's student population of 275 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
275 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
At KSE, I Know I Can..... DREAM ANYTHING... BE ANYTHING... DO ANYTHING... ACHIEVE ANYTHING!!!
School Rankings
Kathryn Senor Elementary 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 Kathryn Senor Elementary School is 0.51, 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
#938 out of 1748 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
33%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
48%
37%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
White
51%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)21.1%
33.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
39%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
5%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kathryn Senor Elementary School's ranking?
Kathryn Senor Elementary School is ranked #938 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Kathryn Senor Elementary School often compared to?
Kathryn Senor Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Elk Creek Elementary School, Glenwood Springs Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Kathryn Senor Elementary School?
275 students attend Kathryn Senor Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Kathryn Senor Elementary School students are White, 48% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Kathryn Senor Elementary School?
Kathryn Senor Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Kathryn Senor Elementary School offer ?
Kathryn Senor Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Kathryn Senor Elementary School part of?
Kathryn Senor Elementary School is part of Garfield School District No. Re-2.
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