- Enrollment
- 598
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Cortez, CO
Kemper Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Kemper Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 080309000835
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 36
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kemper Elementary School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Colorado median.
- #3 of 5
- elementary schools in Cortez · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.1:1
- students per teacher
- 60.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Kemper Elementary School has class sizes near the Colorado median. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kemper Elementary School ranks #3 of 5 elementary schools in Cortez, CO.
School address
District: Montezuma-Cortez School District No. Re-1 · Colorado
NCES ID 080309000835 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
Kemper Elementary School held near 347 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 21.4 → 21.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-10 students YoY 080309000835 · Cortez, CO Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
339 enr · 16.1:1 · 60.2% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Montezuma-Cortez High School (598 students)
Kemper Elementary School held near 347 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 21.4 → 21.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Kemper Elementary 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
- This school
Kemper Elementary School
339 students
- Southwest Open 131
Southwest Open Charter School
131 students
- Children's Kiv 130
Children's Kiva Montessori School
130 students
What this shows Kemper Elementary School reports 339 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kemper Elementary School compares
Kemper Elementary 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 | 16.1:1 | ▼ 3% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 60.2% | ▲ 56% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 339 | top 54% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.1:1
Leaner classes than 37% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
339
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
60.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 56% 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
16.1:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 54% in Colorado - lower ratio than 46% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
51.0%
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
Counselors1.1 FTE
Per 320 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 52.2%
Hispanic or Latino 22.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 19.5%
Two or More 5.3%
Asian 0.9%
Largest group: White at 52.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.8, Kemper Elementary 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 Kemper Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montezuma-Cortez High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Montezuma-Cortez Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mesa Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Southwest Open Charter School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Children's Kiva Montessori School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kemper Elementary 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
- 131
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 130
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~339 students)
Frequently asked questions about Kemper Elementary School
How many students attend Kemper Elementary School?
Kemper Elementary School has 339 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Cortez, CO. CCD year-over-year: 357 (2022-23) → 347 (2023-24), nearly flat (-10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kemper Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Kemper Elementary School is 16.1:1, which is 3% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 3% higher 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 Kemper Elementary School?
60.2% of students at Kemper Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kemper Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Kemper Elementary School is White at 52.2% of enrollment, in Cortez, CO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kemper Elementary School?
Kemper Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Kemper Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Cortez?
By Resource Investment Index, Kemper Elementary School ranks #3 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 Kemper Elementary 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.