Serving 457 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Kruse Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 61% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (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 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 457 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 32%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20% in CO
Math Proficiency
: 61% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: 55% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Kruse 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 Kruse Elementary School is 0.48, 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.
Kruse Elementary School is ranked #281 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Kruse Elementary School often compared to?
Kruse Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Traut Core Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
61% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 55% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Kruse Elementary School?
457 students attend Kruse Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Kruse Elementary School students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kruse Elementary School?
Kruse Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Kruse Elementary School offer ?
Kruse Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Kruse Elementary School part of?
I truly cannot say enough good things about this school. The culture is inclusive and respectful, diversity is honored, and students get differentiated education in every classroom. It's easy to see that that teachers like working at this school, and the camaraderie shows in their effectiveness.
- Posted by Parent - alisa
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 457 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 32%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 61% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: 55% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
