Summary
Hoff Elementary School is a pre-K through 5th-grade school in Keenesburg, Colorado, serving 338 students as part of the Weld County School District Re-3j. The school holds a 45th percentile state ranking (515th out of 943 Colorado elementary schools), a modest step back from its 51st percentile ranking the previous year. About 48.5% of Hoff students qualify for free/reduced lunch, a rate substantially lower than many neighboring schools such as Hudson (65%), Twombly (65.1%), and Northeast (78.7%).
Within its district, Hoff is a clear academic standout, outperforming the Weld County School District Re-3j average by roughly 8-9 points in ELA and 7-17 points in math over the past two years. Math is a relative strength, with proficiency topping the state average in two of the past three years. Compared to nearby schools, Hoff is solidly mid-to-upper tier; for example, its ELA proficiency (42.4%) is more than double that of Twombly Elementary School (17.8%) and far above Northeast Elementary School (20.5%). However, Cardinal Community Academy Charter School, just 5 miles away, outranks Hoff with a 60th percentile ranking and significantly lower chronic absenteeism (8.6% vs. 24.8%). Hoff's main academic weaknesses are 5th-grade science, where proficiency sits at just 19.0% versus 36.1% statewide, and a notable 4th-grade slump (27.1% math proficiency vs. 39.0% statewide) that contrasts sharply with its 5th graders, who beat state averages in both math and reading.
Chronic absenteeism at Hoff affects 24.8% of students, which is better than the district (29.1%) and state (28.4%) averages, but still represents a barrier to even stronger performance. One of the school's most encouraging metrics is its work with economically disadvantaged students, who rank at the 71st percentile statewide (4 stars), indicating genuine effectiveness that goes beyond demographic context. Overall, Hoff is a solid, mid-performing school that stands out within its district and against most nearby non-charter schools. Closing the gaps between its strongest areas (math, low-income student support, and 5th-grade instruction) and its weakest areas (science, 4th-grade performance, and absenteeism) will be the key to becoming a consistently strong school.
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