- Enrollment
- 1,500
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Commerce City, CO
Kemp Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Kemp Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 080195000016
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kemp Elementary School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Colorado schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Colorado schools.
- #5 of 12
- schools in Commerce City · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.5:1
- large classes for Colorado
- 69.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Kemp Elementary School has class sizes larger than 76% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kemp Elementary School ranks #5 of 12 schools in Commerce City, CO.
School address
NCES ID 080195000016 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+38 students YoY
Kemp Elementary School grew from 449 students in 2022-23 to 487 in 2023-24 (+8.5%).
Teacher FTE added 28.3 → 31.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+38 students YoY 080195000016 · Commerce City, CO Other · MID · TRAD
517 enr · 18.5:1 · 69.3% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Adams City High School (1,500 students)
Kemp Elementary School grew from 449 students in 2022-23 to 487 in 2023-24 (+8.5%). Teacher FTE added 28.3 → 31.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Kemp Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Adams City Hig
Adams City High School
1,500 students
- This school 517
Kemp Elementary School
517 students
- Alsup Elementa 492
Alsup Elementary School
492 students
- Dupont Element 488
Dupont Elementary School
488 students
- Monaco Element 434
Monaco Elementary School
434 students
- Central Elemen 421
Central Elementary School
421 students
What this shows Kemp Elementary School reports 517 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kemp Elementary School compares
Kemp Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Colorado and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.5:1 | ▲ 11% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 69.3% | ▲ 80% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 517 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.5:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
517
Bigger than 64% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
69.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 80% above the Colorado average of 38.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.5:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 76% in Colorado - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
41.6%
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
$18,034
per pupil, district-wide
- above Colorado avg of $17,910
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
43
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 93.4%
White 5.2%
Two or More 1.0%
African American 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 93.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 12.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 12.5, Kemp Elementary School is less mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for School District N. 14 in the County of Adams & State of Colo reports $18,034 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Kemp Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adams City High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Alsup Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dupont Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Monaco Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kemp Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 492
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 488
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 434
- Students per teacher
- 28.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 421
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Nationwide other 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 (~517 students)
Frequently asked questions about Kemp Elementary School
How many students attend Kemp Elementary School?
Kemp Elementary School has 517 students enrolled. It is a public school in Commerce City, CO. CCD year-over-year: 449 (2022-23) → 487 (2023-24), up 38.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kemp Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Kemp Elementary School is 18.5:1, which is 11% higher than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 18% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Kemp Elementary School?
69.3% of students at Kemp Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kemp Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Kemp Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 93.4% of enrollment, in Commerce City, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kemp Elementary School?
Kemp Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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 Kemp Elementary School rank among schools in Commerce City?
By Resource Investment Index, Kemp Elementary School ranks #5 of 12 schools in Commerce City, CO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Commerce City on the city page.
What other schools are in School District N. 14 in the County of Adams & State of Colo?
Besides Kemp Elementary School, School District N. 14 in the County of Adams & State of Colo also operates Adams City High School (1,500 students), Alsup Elementary School (492 students), and Dupont Elementary School (488 students). See the School District N. 14 in the County of Adams & State of Colo district page for the complete list.