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Kenneth P Morris Elementary School

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Kenneth P Morris Elementary School ranks 658 th of 950 Colorado elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades K-4

658^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 950 Colorado Elementary Schools

Better than 31% of Colorado elementary schools

Summary

Kenneth P Morris Elementary School is a public elementary school in Yuma, Colorado, serving 313 students in grades K-4. The school is part of the Yuma 1 School District, which is ranked 92 out of 115 school districts in the state.

Academically, Kenneth P Morris Elementary School has consistently underperformed compared to the district and state averages on CMAS assessments in both English Language Arts and Math. For example, in 2024-2025, the school's ELA proficiency rate was 22.2%, compared to 30.6% for the district and 44.8% for the state. The school's math proficiency rates have been mixed, with some grades performing better than the district and state, while others significantly underperforming. Additionally, the school has experienced a concerning increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 16.8% in 2021-2022 to 27.7% in 2023-2024.

When compared to nearby schools, such as Otis Elementary School, which is part of the higher-performing Otis School District No. R-3, Kenneth P Morris Elementary School appears to be facing more significant challenges. Otis Elementary School has generally higher academic performance and a lower percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch compared to Kenneth P Morris Elementary School. These differences suggest that factors beyond the school's control, such as district-level support and resources, may be influencing student outcomes.

310

Students ?

12.1

Student/teacher ratio ?

$13,219

Per pupil spending ?

64.5%

Free/discounted lunch ?

416 South Elm Street
Yuma, CO 80759-2444

(970) 848-5738

District: Yuma 1 School District

Students who attend Kenneth P Morris Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Yuma Middle School
High:	Yuma High School

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

53.5%

White:

44.8%

American Indian:

0.6%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 35th percentile in 2014 → 31st in 2025

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Colorado average (26% vs 40% meeting standards)

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

!English Language Arts scores 23 pts below the Colorado average

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school26%

District avg29%

Colorado avg40%

658^th of 950

Colorado public elementary schools ?

Bottom 31%▲ up 4 pts since 2015

From bottom 27% (2015) to bottom 31% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

92^nd of 115Yuma 1 School District among Colorado districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Colorado percentile	Rating
2025	25.8	658 of 950	30.7%	★★☆☆☆
2024	31.7	593 of 943	37.1%	★★☆☆☆
2023	35.6	558 of 933	40.2%	★★☆☆☆
2022	33.3	587 of 921	36.3%	★★☆☆☆
2019	31.5	633 of 965	34.4%	★★☆☆☆
2018	31.8	602 of 917	34.4%	★★☆☆☆
2017	36.3	557 of 929	40.0%	★★☆☆☆
2016	47.5	439 of 914	52.0%	★★★☆☆
2015	25.0	689 of 938	26.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2014	38.4	627 of 962	34.8%	★★☆☆☆
2013	51.1	503 of 954	47.3%	★★☆☆☆
2012	45.4	558 of 935	40.3%	★★☆☆☆
2011	36.5	637 of 935	31.9%	★★☆☆☆
2010	34.8	647 of 925	30.1%	★★☆☆☆
2009	35.2	620 of 872	28.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2008	46.8	497 of 849	41.5%	★★☆☆☆
2007	24.0	680 of 852	20.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2006	22.2	671 of 829	19.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2005	23.7	655 of 823	20.4%	★☆☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Colorado percentile	Rating
2023	46.4	325 of 642	49.4%	★★☆☆☆
2022	33.5	394 of 595	33.8%	★★☆☆☆
2019	28.9	517 of 758	31.8%	★★☆☆☆
2018	36.3	421 of 690	39.0%	★★☆☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Colorado percentile	Rating
2019	39.5	158 of 270	41.5%	★★☆☆☆
2018	30.3	121 of 172	29.7%	★★☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Colorado percentile	Rating
2024	24.7	295 of 365	19.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	32.7	190 of 265	28.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	31.2	146 of 203	28.1%	★☆☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Colorado percentile	Rating
2023	22.3	504 of 649	22.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	19.9	476 of 594	19.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	24.7	568 of 764	25.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	13.6	620 of 693	10.5%	★☆☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Colorado percentile	Rating
2023	27.5	414 of 525	21.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	35.9	320 of 454	29.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	30.9	424 of 596	28.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	31.8	239 of 337	29.1%	★☆☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Female (2023)49th percentile+9 vs school

Hispanic (2019)41st percentile+7 vs school

Male (2023)22nd percentile-18 vs school

White (2023)21st percentile-19 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2024)19th percentile-18 vs school

By subject vs Colorado (2024-2025) ?

Math31%-5 vs state

English Language Arts22%-23 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				CMAS English Language Arts (2025)			CMAS Math (2025)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	CMAS English Language Arts 3rd Grade	CMAS English Language Arts 4th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts All Grades	CMAS Math 3rd Grade	CMAS Math 4th Grade	CMAS Math All Grades	Total
Kenneth P Morris Elementary School	Public	K-4	416 South Elm Street	Yuma	80759	Yuma County	Yuma 1 School District	No	No	No	Yes	(970) 848-5738	310	26	12.1	64.5%	139 (44.8%)	1 (0.3%)	166 (53.5%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.6%)	25.8	658^th of 950 public elementary schools	30.7%		31.7	593^rd of 943 public elementary schools	37.1%	65	21.8	22.6	22.2	47.3	16.1	30.8	$13,219
Otis Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	518 Dungan Street	Otis	80743	Washington County	Otis School District No. R-3	No	No	No	Yes	(970) 246-3486	90	10	9.3	56.7%	78 (86.7%)	1 (1.1%)	11 (12.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)			36.8			23.7	$22,242
Lone Star Elementary School	Public	K-6	44940 County Road 54	Otis	80743	Washington County	Lone Star School District No. 101	No	No	No	Yes	(970) 848-2778	56	6	8.6	35.7%	52 (92.9%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (7.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)							$22,349

Frequently Asked Questions about Kenneth P Morris Elementary School

Is Kenneth P Morris Elementary School a good school?

Kenneth P Morris Elementary School ranks 658^th of 950 Colorado elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Kenneth P Morris Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 310 students attended Kenneth P Morris Elementary School.

What district is Kenneth P Morris Elementary School in?

Yuma 1 School District

What is the racial makeup of Kenneth P Morris Elementary School?

Students at Kenneth P Morris Elementary School are 54% Hispanic, 45% White.

What schools do graduates of Kenneth P Morris Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Kenneth P Morris Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Yuma Middle School
High : Yuma High School

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