Ray E Kilmer Elementary School

4285 Walker Rd
Colorado Springs, CO 80908
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 324 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Ray E Kilmer Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 324 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 23%
  • : Top 20% in CO
  • : 50-54% (Top 20%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Ray E Kilmer Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:

School Overview

Ray E Kilmer Elementary School's student population of 324 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
324 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
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School Rankings

Ray E Kilmer Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ray E Kilmer Elementary School is 0.39, 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.
This School
State Level (CO)
#193 out of 1779 schools
(Top 20%)
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50-54%
32%
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65-69%
45%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
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American Indian
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1%
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Asian
1%
3%
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Hispanic
13%
36%
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Black
2%
5%
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White
77%
50%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.39
This chart displays the diversity score of Ray E Kilmer Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
39%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ray E Kilmer Elementary School's ranking?
Ray E Kilmer Elementary School is ranked #193 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Ray E Kilmer Elementary School often compared to?
Ray E Kilmer Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bear Creek Elementary School, Prairie Winds Elementary School, Monument Charter Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Ray E Kilmer Elementary School?
324 students attend Ray E Kilmer Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Ray E Kilmer Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ray E Kilmer Elementary School?
Ray E Kilmer Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Ray E Kilmer Elementary School offer ?
Ray E Kilmer Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Ray E Kilmer Elementary School part of?
Ray E Kilmer Elementary School is part of Lewis-Palmer Consolidated School District No. 38 In The Co.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 324 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 23%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 50-54% (Top 20%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

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