Kemper Elementary School serves 333 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Kemper Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-49% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Colorado state average of 47%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 333 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 52%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 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:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
School Overview
Kemper Elementary School's student population of 333 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
333 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers

Students by Grade

School Calendar
School Rankings
Kemper Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 1,734 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Kemper Elementary School is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#604 out of 1734 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
33%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
47%

Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1

American Indian
23%
1%

Asian
2%
3%

Hispanic
20%
35%

Black
n/a
4%

White
48%
52%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%

All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
30%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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 #604 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Kemper Elementary School often compared to?
Kemper Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Manaugh Elementary School, Mesa Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-49% 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 47% CO state average).
How many students attend Kemper Elementary School?
333 students attend Kemper Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Kemper Elementary School students are White, 23% of students are American Indian, 20% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 2% 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
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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