School Overview
Kit Carson Elementary School, located in the small rural community of Kit Carson, Colorado, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Kit Carson School District R-1. As a pillar of a tight-knit prairie town, the school emphasizes a personalized approach to learning that leverages its small-school environment to foster strong relationships between students, dedicated faculty, and the local community. The elementary program is designed to provide a supportive atmosphere where students receive individual attention, helping them build core academic skills while developing the character traits necessary for success in their future schooling.

Beyond traditional classroom instruction, the school operates as a central hub for the Kit Carson community, often bridging the gap between academic life and local civic engagement. By utilizing the resources of the Kit Carson School District, the elementary school maintains a focus on preparing young learners for the transition to secondary education while preserving the values of a small-town educational experience. Families interested in learning more about the school’s curriculum, staff directory, or district-wide events can access additional information through their official website at [www.kcsdr1.org](http://www.kcsdr1.org).
48
Total Students
8.0
Full-Time Teachers
6.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
75.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Kit Carson Elementary School
Demographic Student Count
White34
Hispanic12
Black1
Two or More1
  • White
    34 (70.8 %)
  • Hispanic
    12 (25.0 %)
  • Black
    1 (2.1 %)
  • Two or More
    1 (2.1 %)
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: Kit Carson School District No. R-1
Phone: (719)962-3219
Website: http://www.kcsdr1.org
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 48
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 8.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 6.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 36
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 8
Kindergarten 4
Grade 1 5
Grade 2 6
Grade 3 6
Grade 4 10
Grade 5 9

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Kit Carson Elementary School
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten8
Kindergarten4
Grade 15
Grade 26
Grade 36
Grade 410
Grade 59
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Kit Carson Elementary School
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female2756.2%
Male2143.8%