- Enrollment
- 598
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Cortez, CO
Children's Kiva Montessori School
Federal NCES profile for Children's Kiva Montessori School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 080309006622Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 57
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Children's Kiva Montessori School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 89% of Colorado schools.
- #2 of 5
- elementary schools in Cortez · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.8:1
- small classes for Colorado
- 52.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Children's Kiva Montessori School has class sizes smaller than 89% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Children's Kiva Montessori School ranks #2 of 5 elementary schools in Cortez, CO.
School address
District: Montezuma-Cortez School District No. Re-1 · Colorado
NCES ID 080309006622 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Children's Kiva Montessori School held near 142 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 12.3 → 13.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 080309006622 · Cortez, CO Elementary · SMALL · CHARTER
130 enr · 10.8:1 · 52.1% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Montezuma-Cortez High School (598 students)
Children's Kiva Montessori School held near 142 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE added 12.3 → 13.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Children's Kiva Montessori School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Montezuma-Cort
Montezuma-Cortez High School
598 students
- Montezuma-Cort
Montezuma-Cortez Middle School
505 students
- Mesa Elementar
Mesa Elementary School
359 students
- Kemper Element
Kemper Elementary School
339 students
- Southwest Open 131
Southwest Open Charter School
131 students
- This school 130
Children's Kiva Montessori School
130 students
What this shows Children's Kiva Montessori School reports 130 students on the CCD universe file.
How Children's Kiva Montessori School compares
Children's Kiva Montessori School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Colorado and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.8:1 | ▼ 35% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.1% | ▲ 35% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 130 | top 85% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.8:1
Leaner classes than 84% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
130
Bigger than 13% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
52.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% above the Colorado average of 38.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10.8:1
students per teacher
- 35% below state mean
Top 11% in Colorado - lower ratio than 89% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
49.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,684
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $17,910
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 52.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 20.8%
Hispanic or Latino 18.5%
Two or More 7.7%
African American 0.8%
Largest group: White at 52.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.3, Children's Kiva Montessori School is more mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Montezuma-Cortez School District No. Re-1 reports $13,684 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Children's Kiva Montessori School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montezuma-Cortez High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Montezuma-Cortez Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mesa Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kemper Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Southwest Open Charter School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Children's Kiva Montessori School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 505
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 359
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 339
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 131
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~130 students)
Frequently asked questions about Children's Kiva Montessori School
How many students attend Children's Kiva Montessori School?
Children's Kiva Montessori School has 130 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Cortez, CO. CCD year-over-year: 142 (2022-23) → 142 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Children's Kiva Montessori School?
The student-teacher ratio at Children's Kiva Montessori School is 10.8:1, which is 35% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 31% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Children's Kiva Montessori School?
52.1% of students at Children's Kiva Montessori School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Children's Kiva Montessori School?
The largest demographic group at Children's Kiva Montessori School is White at 52.3% of enrollment, in Cortez, CO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Children's Kiva Montessori School?
Children's Kiva Montessori School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Children's Kiva Montessori School rank among elementary schools in Cortez?
By Resource Investment Index, Children's Kiva Montessori School ranks #2 of 5 elementary schools in Cortez, CO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Cortez on the city page.
What other schools are in Montezuma-Cortez School District No. Re-1?
Besides Children's Kiva Montessori School, Montezuma-Cortez School District No. Re-1 also operates Montezuma-Cortez High School (598 students), Montezuma-Cortez Middle School (505 students), and Mesa Elementary School (359 students). See the Montezuma-Cortez School District No. Re-1 district page for the complete list.