Serving 339 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 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 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 339 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 48%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Kemper Elementary School serves the northeast part of Cortez, CO, covering an attendance zone of approximately 11 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 2.3 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 5.7 miles to the furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Kemper Elementary School's student population of 339 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
339 students
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Reaching every student every day!
School Rankings
Kemper 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 Kemper Elementary School is 0.65, which is more 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
#1027 out of 1748 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
20%
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
22%
37%
Black
n/a
5%
White
52%
49%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)42.5%
33.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
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 Kemper Elementary School's ranking?
Kemper Elementary School is ranked #1027 out of 1,748 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, Lewis-arriola 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 33% 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?
339 students attend Kemper Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Kemper Elementary School students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 20% of students are American Indian, 5% 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 14:1, which is lower 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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