Serving 517 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Kemp 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 517 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Kemp Elementary School's student population of 517 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
517 students
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
School Rankings
Kemp 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 Kemp Elementary School is 0.11, 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
#1269 out of 1748 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
94%
37%
Black
n/a
5%
White
5%
49%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)29.6%
33.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kemp Elementary School's ranking?
Kemp Elementary School is ranked #1269 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
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 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Kemp Elementary School?
517 students attend Kemp Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Kemp Elementary School students are Hispanic, 5% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Kemp Elementary School?
Kemp Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Kemp Elementary School offer ?
Kemp Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Kemp Elementary School part of?
Kemp Elementary School is part of School District N. 14 In The County Of Adams & State Of Colo.
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