Enrollment
517
Colorado · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
28.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.5:1
vs 16.6:1 Colorado avg
+11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
69.3%
vs 38.5% Colorado avg
+80% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Kemp Elementary School compares with Colorado and U.S. medians
What stands out at Kemp Elementary School
Kemp Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Commerce City, Colorado, enrolling 517 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.5:1 puts it in the larger third of Colorado schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 69.3% of students qualify for free meals, 80% above the Colorado average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 517 puts it in the larger third of Colorado schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,922 scored Colorado schools.
Among 227 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Colorado schools statewide, it ranks #181, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (93% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 13/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 41.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 17.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
School District N. 14 in the County of Adams & State of Colo also operates Adams City High School (1,500 students) and Alsup Elementary School (492 students) alongside Kemp Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Kemp Elementary School compares
Kemp Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,314
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $16,273
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for School District N. 14 in the County of Adams & State of Colo, which includes Kemp Elementary School.
$14,314
Per student
-12%
vs Colorado
Avg $16,273
-14%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 40.5%
State 42.5%
Federal 17.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 1,500
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- 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
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Colorado, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~517 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.5:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Kemp Elementary School a good school?
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. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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