Skip to main content

Average

#1309 of 1,815 schools in CO

Kathryn Senor Elementary School

Elementary School · Garfield School District No. Re-2 · New Castle, CO

A Garfield School District No. Re-2 elementary school where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.

101 ALDER AVENUE, New Castle, CO 81647

  • Math 38% vs CO 40% (2025)
  • Reading 37% vs CO 45% (2025)
  • 13:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress3.2Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
View breakdown
Years of Data15
Annual Change-4.53 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics5.7Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
View breakdown
Math Proficiency37% (2025 CMAS)
Reading/ELA Proficiency37.5% (2025 CMAS)
Math vs. State Avg+0.9 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-7.4 pts
Overall Proficiency37% (2025 CMAS, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)46% (model expectation from 2025 CMAS)
vs. Expected-8.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile39th
Resources & Environment9.1Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
View breakdown
Student-Teacher Ratio13:1
District spending per student$13,874
Chronic Absenteeism20.3%

Students at Kathryn Senor Elementary School score 37% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 CMAS proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.

Math Proficiency38%(2025 CMAS)
School
State
40%(2025 CMAS)
ELA Proficiency37%(2025 CMAS)
School
State
45%(2025 CMAS)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 17 points since 2020, reaching 38% in 2025.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
92%
ELA
92%
2010
Math
98%
ELA
98%
2011
Math
82%
ELA
77%
2012
Math
82%
ELA
77%
2013
Math
62%
ELA
67%
2014
Math
17%
ELA
37%
2015
Math
22%
ELA
37%
2016
Math
22%
ELA
32%
2017
Math
17%
ELA
32%
2018
Math
17%
ELA
47%
2019
Math
17%
ELA
47%
2020*
Math
5%
ELA
37%
2021*
Math
5%
ELA
37%
2022
Math
27%
2025
Math
38%
ELA
37%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 40% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 51% (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 35 test records from CO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

32.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

See how we rate

The neighborhood

Where Kathryn Senor 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 7Car-Dependent
  • Bike 22Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated804/100K

Powered byWalk Score

FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (New Castle), 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

$80,139

Median home value

$470,000

Median rent

$1,581/mo

College educated

31.5%

Homeownership

76.2%

Poverty rate

9.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 81647; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Ambleside at SkylarkPrivate · tuition6.5privateK–80.7 mi52Compare →
Elk Creek ElementaryEnrollment path unverified4.0PK–50.8 mi266Compare →
Liberty Classical AcademyPrivate · tuition5.2privatePK–121.5 mi117Compare →
Cactus Valley Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified3.7PK–5Not available493Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Garfield School District No. Re-2

Schools in district
10
Rank in district
#4 of 10
District spending per student
$13,874NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
10.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

Kathryn Senor Elementary School is listed in Garfield School District No. Re-2; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Kathryn Senor Elementary School

Kathryn Senor Elementary School is a public elementary school in New Castle, CO, part of Garfield School District No. Re-2, serving approximately 286 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 13:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,309 of 1,815 schools in CO.

State assessment records show 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Kathryn Senor Elementary School

What grades does Kathryn Senor Elementary School serve?

Kathryn Senor Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Kathryn Senor Elementary School?

Kathryn Senor Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 286 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Kathryn Senor Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Kathryn Senor Elementary School is 13:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Kathryn Senor Elementary School rank in CO?

Kathryn Senor Elementary School ranks #1,309 of 1,815 schools in CO.

What is Kathryn Senor Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Kathryn Senor Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 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 Kathryn Senor Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Kathryn Senor Elementary School has 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Kathryn Senor Elementary School a charter school?

No, Kathryn Senor Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Kathryn Senor Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Kathryn Senor Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Kathryn Senor Elementary School?

32.9% of students at Kathryn Senor 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 – 5th
Enrollment
286
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
Teachers (FTE)
22
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Town
County
Garfield County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
20.3%
Area population (ZIP 81647)
7,037
Area average commute
36.1 min
Area median age
38.7
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 81647; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

Related reading

Get school insights in your inbox

New rankings, best-schools lists, and parent guides — delivered free. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.

We respect your privacy. Unsubscribe at any time.