Kit Carson Elementary School

102 W. 5th Avenue
Kit Carson, CO 80825
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 43 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-59% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 43 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 21%
  • : 40-59%
  • : 21-39%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Kit Carson Elementary School's student population of 43 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
43 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Kit Carson Elementary School is 0.35, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (CO)
(14-15)
40-59%
31%
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(14-15)
21-39%
40%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Kit Carson Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Colorado by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
15:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
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Hispanic
16%
35%
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Black
3%
4%
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White
79%
52%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.35
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Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
30%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% CO state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% CO state average).
How many students attend Kit Carson Elementary School?
43 students attend Kit Carson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Kit Carson Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kit Carson Elementary School?
Kit Carson Elementary School has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Kit Carson Elementary School offer ?
Kit Carson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Kit Carson Elementary School part of?
Kit Carson Elementary School is part of Kit Carson School District No. R-1.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 43 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 21%
  • : 40-59%
  • : 21-39%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

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