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Hotchkiss Elementary School vs. Paonia K-8

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School Overview

School
Hotchkiss Elementary School
465 Lorah Lane
Hotchkiss, CO 81419
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Paonia K-8
430 Box Elder
Paonia, CO 81428
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings
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Paonia K-8 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 302 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Hotchkiss Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 252 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Paonia K-8 ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (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 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-8
PK-8
Total Students
302 students
252 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Hotchkiss Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Paonia K-8 over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Hotchkiss Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Paonia K-8.
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
17 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Hotchkiss Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Paonia K-8 over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Hotchkiss Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Delta County Joint District No. 50 and the state of Colorado, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Paonia K-8 with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Delta County Joint District No. 50 and the state of Colorado, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#750 out of 1748 schools in CO
(Top 50%)
#329 out of 1748 schools in CO
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Hotchkiss Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Paonia K-8, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
30-34%
(Top 50% in CO)
45-49%
(Top 30% in CO)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Hotchkiss Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Delta County Joint District No. 50 and Colorado public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Paonia K-8 who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Delta County Joint District No. 50 and Colorado public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
45-49%
(Top 50% in CO)(21-22 School Year Data)
60-64%
(Top 20% in CO)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Hotchkiss Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Delta County Joint District No. 50 and Colorado public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Paonia K-8 who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Delta County Joint District No. 50 and Colorado public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
11-19%
(Bottom 50% in CO)(20-21 School Year Data)
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Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Hotchkiss Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Paonia K-8 by grade.
Pre-K Students
36
15
Kindergarten Students
26
17
Grade 1 Students
32
14
Grade 2 Students
29
25
Grade 3 Students
30
23
Grade 4 Students
25
24
Grade 5 Students
20
24
Grade 6 Students
24
30
Grade 7 Students
37
45
Grade 8 Students
43
35

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Hotchkiss Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Delta County Joint District No. 50 and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Paonia K-8, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Delta County Joint District No. 50 and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Asian
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Hotchkiss Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Delta County Joint District No. 50 and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Paonia K-8, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Delta County Joint District No. 50 and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2018-19 school year.
% Hispanic
17%
11%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Hotchkiss Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Delta County Joint District No. 50 and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Paonia K-8, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Delta County Joint District No. 50 and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Hotchkiss Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Delta County Joint District No. 50 and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2017-18 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Paonia K-8, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Delta County Joint District No. 50 and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
% White
80%
83%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Hotchkiss Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Delta County Joint District No. 50 and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Paonia K-8, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Delta County Joint District No. 50 and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
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% Two or more races
3%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Hotchkiss Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Delta County Joint District No. 50 and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Paonia K-8, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Delta County Joint District No. 50 and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.33
0.30
This chart showcases the diversity score of Hotchkiss Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Delta County Joint District No. 50 and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Paonia K-8, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Delta County Joint District No. 50 and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
47%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Hotchkiss Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Delta County Joint District No. 50 and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Paonia K-8, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Delta County Joint District No. 50 and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
11%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Hotchkiss Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Delta County Joint District No. 50 and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Paonia K-8, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Delta County Joint District No. 50 and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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