Kathryn Senor Elementary School

www.kathrynsenorhawks.net

273 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Kathryn Senor Elementary School, located in New Castle, Colorado, serves as a central hub for the local community’s primary education. Operating under the Garfield School District Re-2, the school is home to the "Hawks" and prides itself on creating a supportive, student-centered environment. It offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to build foundational academic skills while fostering social-emotional growth, aiming to prepare students for success in middle school and beyond.

The school emphasizes a collaborative partnership between educators, families, and the wider New Castle community. By leveraging a variety of instructional strategies and modern resources, Kathryn Senor Elementary strives to meet the diverse needs of its student body. Beyond the classroom, the school encourages student involvement in a positive school culture, focusing on character development and community engagement to ensure that every student feels valued and motivated to reach their full potential.

273

Total Students

20.1

Full-Time Teachers

13.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

45.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Kathryn Senor Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	137
Hispanic	130
Black	1
Asian	1
Two or More	4

White
137 (50.2 %)
Hispanic
130 (47.6 %)
Two or More
4 (1.5 %)
Black
1 (0.4 %)
Asian
1 (0.4 %)

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:	Garfield School District No. Re-2
Phone:	(970)665-7700
Website:	http://www.kathrynsenorhawks.net
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	273
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	94
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	29

* 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 30

Kindergarten 39

Grade 1 37

Grade 2 43

Grade 3 31

Grade 4 61

Grade 5 32