Ray E Kilmer Elementary School
Tel:
(719) 488-4740
Ray E Kilmer Elementary School serves 384 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 49% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 35%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 44%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Ray E Kilmer Elementary School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Colorado state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Ray E Kilmer Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
School Overview
Ray E Kilmer Elementary School's student population of 384 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 384 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 22 teachers |
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School Comparison
Ray E Kilmer Elementary School is ranked within the top 20% of all 1,768 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Ray E Kilmer Elementary School is 0.32, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CO) |
Overall Testing Rank | #321 out of 1768 schools (Top 20%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 49% | 35% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 61% | 44% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 1% |
| Asian | 2% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 10% | 34% |
| Black | 1% | 5% |
| White | 82% | 53% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 4% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.32 | 0.60 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 6% | 34% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Lewis-Palmer Countynsolidated School District No. 38 In The County School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CO Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Ray E Kilmer Elementary School is Discovery Canyon Campus High School (5.0 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Discovery Canyon Campus Middle School (5.1 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Prairie Winds Elementary School (3.0 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Monument Prairie Winds Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 370 students
3.0 miles
790 King's Deer Point East
Monument, CO 80132
(719) 559-0800 3.0 PK-6 370 - Colorado Springs Antelope Trails Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 364 students
4.9 miles
15280 Jessie Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80921
(719) 234-4100 4.9 PK-5 364 - Colorado Springs Discovery Canyon Campus High School Grades: 9-12 | 1,160 student
5.0 miles
1810 Northgate Boulevard
Colorado Springs, CO 80921
(719) 234-1800 5.0 9-12 1,160 - Colorado Springs Discovery Canyon Campus Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 536 students
5.1 miles
1810 North Gate Blvd
Colorado Springs, CO 80921
(719) 234-3810 5.1 PK-5 536 - Colorado Springs Discovery Canyon Campus Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 1,022 student
5.1 miles
1810 North Gate Blvd
Colorado Springs, CO 80921
(719) 234-1810 5.1 6-8 1,022
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