Elementary Schools in Calhan District No. RJ1

Calhan District No. RJ1 in Colorado is home to a single elementary school, Calhan Elementary School, which serves grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 201 students. While the school has some positive metrics, such as a relatively high percentage of students proficient in English Language Arts, it also faces several challenges that may be impacting its overall academic performance and statewide ranking.

Calhan Elementary School's statewide ranking has declined over the past three years, from 604 out of 921 Colorado elementary schools in 2021-2022 to 475 out of 933 in 2022-2023 and 505 out of 943 in 2023-2024. The school's performance on CMAS/Science for 5th grade is significantly below the state average, with only 27.8% of students proficient or better compared to the state average of 37.9%. Similarly, the school's performance on CMAS/Math for 3rd grade is also significantly below the state average, with only 26.7% of students proficient or better compared to the state average of 41.7%.

The student population at Calhan Elementary School is predominantly White (88.06%), with smaller percentages of African American (2.99%), Hispanic (8.46%), and Asian (0.5%) students. Additionally, 53.73% of students at the school receive free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a relatively high level of economic disadvantage among the student population. These factors may be contributing to the school's academic challenges and declining statewide ranking, and further analysis and targeted interventions may be necessary to help the school improve and better serve its students.