Excellent
#194 of 1,815 schools in CO
Top 11% in state
Kenneth Homyak Pk-8
Elementary School · Weld Re-8 Schools · Dacono, CO
A Weld Re-8 Schools elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
3927 YORK STREET, Dacono, CO 80514
- Math 52% vs CO 37% (2025)
- Reading 46% vs CO 44% (2025)
- 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Kenneth Homyak Pk-8 score 53% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 54%).
2025 CMAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 15 points across the 12-year record (2014–2025) and has held near 49% recently.
Show all 10 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 56% (multi-year average, 2014-2025) · reading/ELA 54% (multi-year average, 2014-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from CO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
16.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Kenneth Homyak Pk-8 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 5Car-Dependent
- Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated973/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Dacono), 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
$99,389
Median home value
$448,200
Median rent
$1,823/mo
College educated
29.7%
Homeownership
81.8%
Poverty rate
5.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 80514; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soaring Heights Pk-8Enrollment path unverified | 8.7 | PK–8 | 2.9 mi | 1,254 | Compare → |
| Spark! Discovery PreschoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.5 | PK | 3.1 mi | 257 | Compare → |
| Thunder Valley Pk-8Enrollment path unverified | 3.7 | PK–8 | 3.2 mi | 857 | Compare → |
| Grand View ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | PK–5 | 3.3 mi | 438 | 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.
Weld Re-8 Schools
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #1 of 6
- District spending per student
- $13,297NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Kenneth Homyak Pk-8 is listed in Weld re-8 schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Kenneth Homyak Pk-8
Kenneth Homyak Pk-8 is a public elementary school in Dacono, CO, part of Weld Re-8 Schools, serving approximately 301 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10 and ranks #194 of 1,815 schools in CO. State assessment records show 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Kenneth Homyak Pk-8
What grades does Kenneth Homyak Pk-8 serve?
Kenneth Homyak Pk-8 serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Kenneth Homyak Pk-8?
Kenneth Homyak Pk-8 has an enrollment of approximately 301 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kenneth Homyak Pk-8?
The student-teacher ratio at Kenneth Homyak Pk-8 is 14.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Kenneth Homyak Pk-8 rank in CO?
Kenneth Homyak Pk-8 ranks #194 of 1,815 schools in CO.
What is Kenneth Homyak Pk-8's MySchoolScout rating?
Kenneth Homyak Pk-8 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 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 Kenneth Homyak Pk-8?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Kenneth Homyak Pk-8 has 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025).
Is Kenneth Homyak Pk-8 a charter school?
No, Kenneth Homyak Pk-8 is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Kenneth Homyak Pk-8 a Title I school?
No, Kenneth Homyak Pk-8 is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Kenneth Homyak Pk-8?
16.9% of students at Kenneth Homyak Pk-8 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
- 301
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Weld County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 21.6%
- Phone
- (303) 857-3380
- Area population (ZIP 80514)
- 6,419
- Area average commute
- 34.1 min
- Area median age
- 32.6
Official sources & links
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 80514; 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, 2014-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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