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Kathryn Senor Elementary School

101 Alder Avenue
New Castle, CO 81647
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 286 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Kathryn Senor Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 286 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 49%
  • : Bottom 50% in CO
  • : 25-29% (Top 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Kathryn Senor Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Kathryn Senor Elementary School's student population of 286 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
286 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
School Calendar

School Rankings

Kathryn Senor Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kathryn Senor Elementary School is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CO)
#952 out of 1779 schools
(Bottom 50%)
25-29%
32%
35-39%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
48%
36%
Black
n/a
5%
White
51%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.51
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Kathryn Senor Elementary School's ranking?
Kathryn Senor Elementary School is ranked #952 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Kathryn Senor Elementary School often compared to?
Kathryn Senor Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Elk Creek Elementary School, Glenwood Springs Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Kathryn Senor Elementary School?
286 students attend Kathryn Senor Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Kathryn Senor Elementary School students are White, 48% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kathryn Senor Elementary School?
Kathryn Senor Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Kathryn Senor Elementary School offer ?
Kathryn Senor Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Kathryn Senor Elementary School part of?
Kathryn Senor Elementary School is part of Garfield School District No. Re-2.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 286 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 49%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 25-29% (Top 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

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