Serving 168 students in grades Kindergarten-5, B F Kitchen Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 168 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 36%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
B F Kitchen Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
B F Kitchen Elementary School's student population of 168 students has declined by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
168 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
First Day of School
Fri. Aug 15, 2025
School Motto
Today I will keep myself and others safe, work hard throughout the day, show respect to adults and friends, and excel in every way.
School Mascot
White Bengal Tiger
School Rankings
B F Kitchen Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of B F Kitchen Elementary School is 0.52, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#978 out of 1748 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
15:1
American Indian
3%
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
27%
36%
Black
n/a
5%
White
64%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: White Bengal Tiger
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is B F Kitchen Elementary School's ranking?
B F Kitchen Elementary School is ranked #978 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are B F Kitchen Elementary School often compared to?
B F Kitchen Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Carrie Martin Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend B F Kitchen Elementary School?
168 students attend B F Kitchen Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of B F Kitchen Elementary School students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of B F Kitchen Elementary School?
B F Kitchen Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does B F Kitchen Elementary School offer ?
B F Kitchen Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is B F Kitchen Elementary School part of?
B F Kitchen Elementary School is part of Thompson School District R-2j.
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