Kemper Elementary School

620 East Montezuma
Cortez, CO 81321
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 347 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Kemper Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 32%). 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 17:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 347 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 53%
  • : Bottom 50% in CO
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Kemper Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:

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School Overview

Kemper Elementary School's student population of 347 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
347 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
School Calendar

School Rankings

Kemper Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kemper Elementary School is 0.69, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CO)
#1046 out of 1779 schools
(Bottom 50%)
20-24%
32%
35-39%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
American Indian
21%
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
22%
36%
Black
n/a
5%
White
47%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.69
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Kemper Elementary School's ranking?
Kemper Elementary School is ranked #1046 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Kemper Elementary School often compared to?
Kemper Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mesa Elementary School, Dolores Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Kemper Elementary School?
347 students attend Kemper Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Kemper Elementary School students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 21% of students are American Indian, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kemper Elementary School?
Kemper Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Kemper Elementary School offer ?
Kemper Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Kemper Elementary School part of?
Kemper Elementary School is part of Montezuma-Cortez School District No. Re-1.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 347 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 53%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

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