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#1355 of 1,815 schools in CO

Kemp Elementary School

Elementary School · School District N. 14 in the County of Adams & State of Colo · Commerce City, CO

A School District N. 14 in the County of Adams & State of Colo elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.

6775 ONEIDA STREET, Commerce City, CO 80022

  • Math 17% vs CO 38% (2025)
  • Reading 19% vs CO 45% (2025)
  • 15.7:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress3.8Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-4.3 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics4.7Below Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency16.9% (2025 CMAS)
Reading/ELA Proficiency18.4% (2025 CMAS)
Math vs. State Avg-19.2 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-26.5 pts
Overall Proficiency18% (2025 CMAS, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)19% (model expectation from 2025 CMAS)
vs. Expected-0.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile28th
Resources & Environment8.0Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.7:1
District spending per student$18,034
Chronic Absenteeism31.4%

Students at Kemp Elementary School score 18% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 19%).

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2025 CMAS proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.

Math Proficiency17%(2025 CMAS)
School
State
38%(2025 CMAS)
ELA Proficiency19%(2025 CMAS)
School
State
45%(2025 CMAS)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 11 points since 2020, reaching 18% in 2025.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
87%
ELA
87%
2010
Math
87%
ELA
87%
2011
Math
38%
ELA
45%
2012
Math
44%
ELA
52%
2013
Math
46%
ELA
47%
2014
Math
15%
ELA
20%
2015
Math
12%
ELA
16%
2016
Math
17%
ELA
17%
2017
Math
12%
ELA
18%
2018
Math
21%
ELA
25%
2019
Math
21%
ELA
25%
2020*
Math
5%
ELA
8%
2021*
Math
5%
ELA
8%
2022
Math
17%
2025
Math
17%
ELA
19%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 27% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 30% (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 37 test records from CO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

87.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Kemp 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. Open the Denver map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 39Car-Dependent
  • Transit 29Some Transit
  • Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High3,702/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Commerce City), 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

$98,858

Median home value

$448,400

Median rent

$1,507/mo

College educated

21.9%

Homeownership

75.3%

Poverty rate

10.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 80022; 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
Community Leadership AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified4.2PK–50.7 mi315Compare →
Mildred L Sanville PreschoolEnrollment path unverified5.2PK0.7 mi43Compare →
Central Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.3PK–50.8 mi367Compare →
Monaco Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.6PK–51.1 mi371Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

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

School District N. 14 in the County of Adams & State of Colo

Schools in district
12
Rank in district
#3 of 12
District spending per student
$18,034NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
14.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

Kemp Elementary School is listed in School District N. 14 in the county of Adams & State of Colo; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Kemp Elementary School

Kemp Elementary School is a public elementary school in Commerce City, CO, part of School District N. 14 in the County of Adams & State of Colo, serving approximately 487 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 15.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,355 of 1,815 schools in CO. State assessment records show 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 30% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Kemp Elementary School

What grades does Kemp Elementary School serve?

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

How many students attend Kemp Elementary School?

Kemp Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 487 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Kemp Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Kemp Elementary School is 15.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Kemp Elementary School rank in CO?

Kemp Elementary School ranks #1,355 of 1,815 schools in CO.

What is Kemp Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Kemp Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 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 Kemp Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Kemp Elementary School has 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 30% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Kemp Elementary School a charter school?

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

Is Kemp Elementary School a Title I school?

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

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

87.1% of students at Kemp 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
487
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
31
Type
regular
Setting
Small City
County
Adams County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
31.4%
Area population (ZIP 80022)
59,556
Area average commute
29.2 min
Area median age
34.1
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 80022; 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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