Kim Elementary School

Kim Reorganized School District No. 88
425 STATE STREET
KIM, CO 81049
12 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
School Overview
Kim Elementary School is a small, rural public school located in the town of Kim, Colorado, serving a modest student population within the Kim Reorganized School District 88. As a cornerstone of its isolated prairie community in Las Animas County, the school provides essential primary education to local children. Due to the sparse population of the region, the school often operates with small class sizes, allowing for a personalized instructional environment where teachers can closely monitor individual student progress and foster a close-knit community atmosphere.

The school functions as a vital hub for the town of Kim, reflecting the values and needs of a rural agricultural community. Because of its size, Kim Elementary often emphasizes multi-grade instruction and community-integrated learning, striving to provide a robust academic experience despite the logistical challenges of being located in a remote area. It remains committed to preparing its students for success in secondary education while maintaining the cultural identity and resilience characteristic of Colorado’s small-town school districts.
12
Total Students
1.5
Full-Time Teachers
8.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
33.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    10 (83.3 %)
  • Hispanic
    2 (16.7 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Kim Reorganized School District No. 88
Phone: (719)643-5295
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 12
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 1.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 8.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 3
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 1

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 3
Kindergarten 2
Grade 1 2
Grade 2 1
Grade 3 1
Grade 4 1
Grade 5 2
Gender Ratio