Elementary Schools in School District N. 14

School District N. 14 in Colorado is home to 6 elementary schools serving students from pre-kindergarten through 5th grade. The schools in this district face significant academic challenges, with most students performing well below state averages on standardized tests. However, one school, Kemp Elementary, stands out as the highest-performing school in the district and one of the top-ranked elementary schools in the state.

Kemp Elementary is the only school in the district rated 1 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger and ranks 746th out of 943 Colorado elementary schools, the highest in the district. Kemp students outperform their peers across the district and state on CMAS English Language Arts and Math assessments. In contrast, Central Elementary has the lowest proficiency rates, with only 5.8% of students proficient in ELA and 6.6% in Math across all grades. The district-wide 5th grade Science proficiency rate is just 10%, compared to the state average of 37.9%, indicating significant achievement gaps.

The data also reveals a strong correlation between poverty and academic performance in School District N. 14. Schools with the highest free/reduced lunch rates, such as Kemp, Monaco, and Central, also have the lowest proficiency rates. This suggests that addressing the needs of economically disadvantaged students should be a top priority for the district. While the challenges facing these schools are significant, the standout performance of Kemp Elementary demonstrates that with the right resources and strategies, students in the district can achieve at higher levels.