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#1098 of 1,815 schools in CO
Hotchkiss Elementary School
Elementary School · Delta County Joint District No. 50 · Hotchkiss, CO
A Delta County Joint District No. 50 elementary school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.
465 LORAH LANE, Hotchkiss, CO 81419
- Math 32% vs CO 37% (2025)
- Reading 47% vs CO 46% (2025)
- 17.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Hotchkiss Elementary School score 38% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 32%).
2025 CMAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 57 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 40% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 41 test records from CO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
59.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Hotchkiss Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 45Car-Dependent
- Bike 20Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,693/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Hotchkiss), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$58,125
Median home value
$352,700
Median rent
$1,049/mo
College educated
23.5%
Homeownership
88.8%
Poverty rate
11.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 81419; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 in Delta County Joint District No. 50
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cedaredge Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | PK–5 | Not available | 361 | Compare → |
| North Fork Montessori @ CrawfordEnrollment path unverified | 8.6 | PK–6 | Not available | 107 | Compare → |
| North Fork School of Integrated StudiesEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | PK–6 | Not available | 119 | Compare → |
| Paonia K-8Enrollment path unverified | 7.6 | PK–8 | Not available | 252 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Delta County Joint District No. 50
- Schools in district
- 17
- Rank in district
- #12 of 16
- District spending per student
- $13,843NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 16.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Hotchkiss Elementary School is listed in Delta County Joint District No. 50; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Hotchkiss Elementary School
Hotchkiss Elementary School is a public elementary school in Hotchkiss, CO, part of Delta County Joint District No. 50, serving approximately 302 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 17.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,098 of 1,815 schools in CO. State assessment records show 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Hotchkiss Elementary School
What grades does Hotchkiss Elementary School serve?
Hotchkiss Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Hotchkiss Elementary School?
Hotchkiss Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 302 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hotchkiss Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hotchkiss Elementary School is 17.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Hotchkiss Elementary School rank in CO?
Hotchkiss Elementary School ranks #1,098 of 1,815 schools in CO.
What is Hotchkiss Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Hotchkiss Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Hotchkiss Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Hotchkiss Elementary School has 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Hotchkiss Elementary School a charter school?
No, Hotchkiss Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Hotchkiss Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Hotchkiss Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hotchkiss Elementary School?
59.6% of students at Hotchkiss Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 302
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Delta County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 37.1%
- Phone
- (970) 872-3325
- Area population (ZIP 81419)
- 3,223
- Area median age
- 55.9
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 CMAS · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 CMAS · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 81419; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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