Ray E Kilmer Elementary School

Summary:

Ray E Kilmer Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 336 students in grades PK-6 in Colorado Springs, Colorado. The school is part of the highly-ranked Lewis-Palmer Consolidated School District No. 38, which is ranked 6th out of 116 districts in the state and has a 5-star rating.

Ray E Kilmer Elementary consistently outperforms the state and district averages on CMAS assessments, with 68.2% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 62.5% proficient or better in math, compared to 60.4% and 47.9% for the district, respectively. The school also demonstrates strong performance across different student subgroups, ranking among the top elementary schools in Colorado for female, male, and white students. With a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger and a ranking of 116 out of 943 schools in the state, Ray E Kilmer is considered one of the top-performing elementary schools in the region.

Compared to nearby schools in the Academy School District No. 20 and the Lewis-Palmer district, Ray E Kilmer generally outperforms its peers on academic measures. For example, the school had higher proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Math than Bear Creek Elementary, Monument Charter Academy, and several other nearby schools. The school's low free/reduced lunch rate, suggesting a relatively affluent student population, may be a contributing factor to its academic success.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 4285 Walker Rd
       Colorado Springs, CO  80908-1335


(719) 488-4740

District: Lewis-Palmer Consolidated School District No. 38

SchoolDigger Rank:
116th of 943 Colorado Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,664 Help


Students who attend Ray E Kilmer Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Lewis-Palmer Middle School
High:    Lewis-Palmer High School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.6 Help
Number of students:  336

Racial breakdown:

White:
75.9%
Hispanic:
12.5%
Two or more races:
7.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  11.3% Help


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Compare Details Ray E Kilmer Elementary School ranks better than 87.7% of elementary schools in Colorado. It also ranks first among 6 ranked elementary schools in the Lewis-Palmer Consolidated School District No. 38! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 85.72. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Ray E Kilmer Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Lewis-Palmer Consolidated School District No. 38.  (See more...)
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Ray E Kilmer Elementary School is $12,664. 3 elementary schools in the Lewis-Palmer Consolidated School District No. 38 spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Ray E Kilmer Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Ray E Kilmer Elementary School 116th of 943 Colorado public elementary schools. (See Ray E Kilmer Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Lewis-Palmer Consolidated School District No. 38:

SchoolDigger ranks Lewis-Palmer Consolidated School District No. 38 6th of 116 Colorado school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Ray E Kilmer Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Ray E Kilmer Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 76.04 187th 808 76.9%
2005 72.59 238th 823 71.1%
2006 81.35 116th 829 86.0%
2007 86.62 70th 852 91.8%
2008 86.80 75th 849 91.2%
2009 89.07 53rd 872 93.9%
2010 85.66 98th 925 89.4%
2011 90.31 56th 935 94.0%
2012 80.94 147th 935 84.3%
2013 81.40 148th 954 84.5%
2014 80.92 159th 962 83.5%
2015 82.18 143rd 938 84.8%
2016 80.18 145th 914 84.1%
2017 82.06 142nd 929 84.7%
2018 78.93 177th 917 80.7%
2019 74.86 207th 965 78.5%
2021 91.67 54th 710 92.4%
2022 82.93 133rd 921 85.6%
2023 91.45 63rd 933 93.2%
2024 85.72 116th 943 87.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Ray E Kilmer Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 78.46 112th 690 83.8%
2019 69.35 203rd 758 73.2%
2021 81.04 69th 351 80.3%
2022 70.17 160th 595 73.1%
2023 86.37 63rd 642 90.2%
2024 86.55 65th 684 90.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Ray E Kilmer Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 71.42 171st 693 75.3%
2019 83.20 100th 764 86.9%
2021 90.10 37th 352 89.5%
2022 86.64 61st 594 89.7%
2023 90.32 45th 649 93.1%
2024 95.82 13th 683 98.1%
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Rank History for White students at Ray E Kilmer Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 59.54 218th 596 63.4%
2021 89.02 28th 288 90.3%
2022 68.05 140th 454 69.2%
2023 75.81 98th 525 81.3%
2024 84.16 50th 539 90.7%
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Data source: test scores: Colorado Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Ray E Kilmer Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 347 2 7 8 3 n/a n/a 0 367
1990 389 1 8 15 4 n/a n/a 0 417
1991 397 5 5 15 5 n/a n/a 0 427
1992 429 5 4 14 2 n/a n/a 0 454
1993 476 2 3 18 2 n/a n/a 0 501
1994 493 5 6 22 2 n/a n/a 0 528
1995 365 4 8 8 1 n/a n/a 0 386
1996 365 4 8 8 1 n/a n/a 0 386
1997 363 3 2 9 0 n/a n/a 0 377
1998 428 1 3 14 1 n/a n/a 0 447
1999 497 3 5 16 2 n/a n/a 0 523
2000 540 6 7 15 2 n/a n/a 0 570
2001 518 4 10 14 2 n/a n/a 0 548
2002 295 4 7 16 1 n/a n/a 0 323
2003 295 4 7 16 1 n/a n/a 0 323
2004 310 8 7 16 0 n/a n/a 0 341
2005 303 4 2 18 0 n/a n/a 0 327
2006 293 3 4 28 2 n/a n/a 0 330
2007 332 4 8 26 2 n/a n/a 0 372
2008 320 1 10 20 3 n/a n/a 0 354
2009 285 0 7 15 0 n/a n/a 0 307
2010 306 1 11 10 3 n/a n/a 0 331
2011 333 0 6 32 3 0 12 0 386
2012 320 0 14 32 1 0 18 0 385
2013 326 2 15 38 1 0 11 0 393
2014 314 2 13 32 2 0 9 0 372
2015 293 2 8 34 1 0 11 0 349
2016 284 2 7 37 1 0 13 0 344
2017 281 3 6 34 2 0 10 0 336
2018 317 3 7 40 3 0 14 0 384
2019 311 4 7 53 1 0 17 0 393
2020 300 4 5 55 2 0 17 0 383
2021 269 6 2 44 2 1 14 0 338
2022 282 8 4 55 2 1 25 0 377
2023 255 7 7 42 0 0 25 0 336

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Ray E Kilmer Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 367 15.9 23.0 5.2
1990 417 18.0 23.1 6
1991 427 18.5 23.0 3.5
1992 454 18.6 24.4 4.4
1993 501 21.1 23.7 3.6
1994 528 25.5 20.7 4
1995 386 19.0 20.3 1
1996 386 19.0 20.3 1
1997 377 18.5 20.4 1.3
1998 447 21.5 20.8 2
1999 523 25.0 20.9 2.3
2000 570 27.6 20.7 2.1
2001 548 31.7 17.3 1.8
2002 323 20.2 16.0 5.3
2003 323 20.2 16.0 5.3
2004 341 23.4 14.6 4.4
2005 327 22.2 14.7 2.1
2006 330 23.3 14.2 6.1
2007 372 25.9 14.4 6.7
2008 354 25.8 13.7 9.3
2009 307 21.5 14.3 6.2
2010 331 19.0 17.3 6.3
2011 386 19.8 19.4 9.6
2012 385 20.6 18.6 9.6
2013 393 20.1 19.5 9.9
2014 372 24.6 15.1 7.3
2015 349 24.0 14.5 8.6
2016 344 23.0 14.9 10.2
2017 336 23.0 14.5 6.5
2018 384 22.1 17.3 9.6
2019 393 23.2 16.8 9.7
2020 383 24.6 15.5 11.2
2021 338 24.1 13.9 9.5
2022 377 24.0 15.6 8.8
2023 336 26.4 12.6 11.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Ray E Kilmer Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 367 15.9 23.0 5.2
1990 417 18.0 23.1 6
1991 427 18.5 23.0 3.5
1992 454 18.6 24.4 4.4
1993 501 21.1 23.7 3.6
1994 528 25.5 20.7 4
1995 386 19.0 20.3 1
1996 386 19.0 20.3 1
1997 377 18.5 20.4 1.3
1998 447 21.5 20.8 2
1999 523 25.0 20.9 2.3
2000 570 27.6 20.7 2.1
2001 548 31.7 17.3 1.8
2002 323 20.2 16.0 5.3
2003 323 20.2 16.0 5.3
2004 341 23.4 14.6 4.4
2005 327 22.2 14.7 2.1
2006 330 23.3 14.2 6.1
2007 372 25.9 14.4 6.7
2008 354 25.8 13.7 9.3
2009 307 21.5 14.3 6.2
2010 331 19.0 17.3 6.3
2011 386 19.8 19.4 9.6
2012 385 20.6 18.6 9.6
2013 393 20.1 19.5 9.9
2014 372 24.6 15.1 7.3
2015 349 24.0 14.5 8.6
2016 344 23.0 14.9 10.2
2017 336 23.0 14.5 6.5
2018 384 22.1 17.3 9.6
2019 393 23.2 16.8 9.7
2020 383 24.6 15.5 11.2
2021 338 24.1 13.9 9.5
2022 377 24.0 15.6 8.8
2023 336 26.4 12.6 11.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Ray E Kilmer Elementary School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $9,371
2020 $10,768
2021 $11,468
2022 $10,257
2023 $12,664

Data source: Colorado Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Ray E Kilmer Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 207th of 965 Elementary schoolsRanks 63rd of 933 Elementary schools
 14.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Ray E Kilmer Elementary School)55.177.8
 22.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Lewis-Palmer Consolidated School District No. 38)5651.6
 4.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)41.339.9
 1.4%
3rd Grade Math (Ray E Kilmer Elementary School)45.872.2
 26.4%
   3rd Grade Math (Lewis-Palmer Consolidated School District No. 38)48.858
 9.2%
   3rd Grade Math (Colorado)4140.4
 0.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Ray E Kilmer Elementary School)58.267.6
 9.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Lewis-Palmer Consolidated School District No. 38)70.752.8
 17.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)4843.8
 4.2%
4th Grade Math (Ray E Kilmer Elementary School)4048.6
 8.6%
   4th Grade Math (Lewis-Palmer Consolidated School District No. 38)51.945.1
 6.8%
   4th Grade Math (Colorado)33.632.7
 0.9%
5th Grade Science (Ray E Kilmer Elementary School)58.162.8
 4.7%
   5th Grade Science (Lewis-Palmer Consolidated School District No. 38)57.754.1
 3.6%
   5th Grade Science (Colorado)35.933.9
 2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Ray E Kilmer Elementary School)54.867.4
 12.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Lewis-Palmer Consolidated School District No. 38)66.263.5
 2.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)48.447.8
 0.6%
5th Grade Math (Ray E Kilmer Elementary School)41.967.4
 25.5%
   5th Grade Math (Lewis-Palmer Consolidated School District No. 38)45.565.1
 19.6%
   5th Grade Math (Colorado)35.736.5
 0.8%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Ray E Kilmer Elementary School)72.488.2
 15.8%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Lewis-Palmer Consolidated School District No. 38)66.268
 1.8%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)43.643.4
 0.2%
6th Grade Math (Ray E Kilmer Elementary School)56.970.6
 13.7%
   6th Grade Math (Lewis-Palmer Consolidated School District No. 38)50.748.2
 2.5%
   6th Grade Math (Colorado)29.528.2
 1.3%
All Grades English Language Arts (Ray E Kilmer Elementary School)60.874.7
 13.9%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Lewis-Palmer Consolidated School District No. 38)62.459.6
 2.8%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Colorado)45.843.7
 2.1%
All Grades Math (Ray E Kilmer Elementary School)46.664.7
 18.1%
   All Grades Math (Lewis-Palmer Consolidated School District No. 38)51.553.3
 1.8%
   All Grades Math (Colorado)34.732.9
 1.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students393336
 14.5%
African American47
 75%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian77
Hispanic5342
 20.8%
Pacific Islander00
White311255
 18%
Two or More Races1725
 47.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients9.7%11.3%
 1.6%


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Students at Ray E Kilmer Elementary School are 76% White, 13% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races, 2% African American, 2% Asian.

Students who attend Ray E Kilmer Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Lewis-Palmer Middle School
High : Lewis-Palmer High School

Ray E Kilmer Elementary School ranks 116th of 943 Colorado elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 336 students attended Ray E Kilmer Elementary School.


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