Serving 298 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Kenneth Homyak Pk-8 ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Colorado state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 298 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Kenneth Homyak Pk-8 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Kenneth Homyak Pk-8's student population of 298 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
298 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Kenneth Homyak Pk-8 ranks within the top 30% of all 1,734 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kenneth Homyak Pk-8 is 0.53, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#502 out of 1734 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
27%
35%
Black
n/a
4%
White
63%
52%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kenneth Homyak Pk-8's ranking?
Kenneth Homyak Pk-8 is ranked #502 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Kenneth Homyak Pk-8 often compared to?
Kenneth Homyak Pk-8is often viewed alongside schools like Galeton Elementary School, Windsor Charter Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% 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 Kenneth Homyak Pk-8?
298 students attend Kenneth Homyak Pk-8.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Kenneth Homyak Pk-8 students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kenneth Homyak Pk-8?
Kenneth Homyak Pk-8 has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Kenneth Homyak Pk-8 offer ?
Kenneth Homyak Pk-8 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Kenneth Homyak Pk-8 part of?
Kenneth Homyak Pk-8 is part of Weld Re-8 Schools School District.
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