Below Average
#1415 of 1,815 schools in CO
Kit Carson Elementary School
Elementary School · Kit Carson School District No. R-1 · Kit Carson, CO
A Kit Carson School District No. R-1 elementary school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.
P O BOX 185, Kit Carson, CO 80825
- Math 50% proficient (2014)
- Reading 30% proficient (2014)
- 7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Kit Carson Elementary School score 40% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).
2014 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 45 points since 2011, to 40% in 2014, across a 6-year record (2009–2014).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 82% (multi-year average, 2009-2014) · reading/ELA 79% (multi-year average, 2009-2014)
Based on 12 test records from CO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
55.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Kit Carson 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 19Car-Dependent
- Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$61,000
Median home value
$252,500
Median rent
$621/mo
College educated
25.8%
Homeownership
79%
Poverty rate
1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 80825; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Kit Carson School District No. R-1
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $29,310NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Kit Carson Elementary School is listed in Kit Carson School District No. R-1; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Kit Carson Elementary School
Kit Carson Elementary School is a public elementary school in Kit Carson, CO, part of Kit Carson School District No. R-1, serving approximately 56 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,415 of 1,815 schools in CO.
State assessment records show 82% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2014) and 79% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2014).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Kit Carson Elementary School
What grades does Kit Carson Elementary School serve?
Kit Carson Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Kit Carson Elementary School?
Kit Carson Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 56 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kit Carson Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Kit Carson Elementary School is 7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Kit Carson Elementary School rank in CO?
Kit Carson Elementary School ranks #1,415 of 1,815 schools in CO.
What is Kit Carson Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Kit Carson Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 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 Kit Carson Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Kit Carson Elementary School has 82% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2014) and 79% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2014).
Is Kit Carson Elementary School a charter school?
No, Kit Carson Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Kit Carson Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Kit Carson Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Kit Carson Elementary School?
55.4% of students at Kit Carson 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
- 56
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 8
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Cheyenne County
- Phone
- (719) 962-3219
- Area population (ZIP 80825)
- 299
- Area median age
- 42
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 · 2014 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2014 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- 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 · 2014 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2014 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- 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 80825; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2014; directory SY 2023–24
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