Kenneth Homyak Pk-8

Summary:

Kenneth Homyak Pk-8 is a high-performing public elementary school serving grades PK-8 in Dacono, Colorado, part of the Weld re-8 school district. This school consistently outperforms the district and state averages on standardized tests, with impressive academic achievements across all grades and subjects.

One key factor that sets Kenneth Homyak Pk-8 apart is its diverse student population, with a higher percentage of Hispanic and Asian students compared to nearby schools like Red Hawk Elementary, Black Rock Elementary, and Highlands Elementary. Despite this diversity, the school maintains exceptional academic performance, indicating its ability to effectively support the learning needs of all students. Additionally, the school has a relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting a more affluent student population, and a lower student-teacher ratio, providing students with more individualized attention.

In 2023-2024, Kenneth Homyak Pk-8 had 62.5% of students proficient or better in CMAS English Language Arts, compared to 29.6% for the Weld re-8 district and 44.1% for Colorado. In CMAS Math, the school had 53.1% of students proficient or better, compared to 22% for the district and 34.2% for the state. The school's performance in CMAS Science is also noteworthy, with 44.7% of 5th graders and 61.1% of 8th graders proficient or better, significantly higher than the district and state averages.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-8

 3927 York Street
       Dacono, CO  80514-8536


(303) 857-3380

District: Weld re-8 schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
263rd of 943 Colorado Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,545 Help


Students who attend Kenneth Homyak Pk-8 usually attend:

High:    Fort Lupton High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.3 Help
Number of students:  301

Racial breakdown:

White:
58.1%
Hispanic:
31.9%
Two or more races:
4.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  16.9% Help


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Compare Details Kenneth Homyak Pk-8 ranks better than 72.1% of elementary schools in Colorado. It also ranks first among 3 ranked elementary schools in the Weld re-8 schools District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 69.91. (See more...)
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Compare Details Kenneth Homyak Pk-8 ranks better than 93.8% of middle schools in Colorado. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 92.63. (See more...)
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (58.1%), Hispanic (31.9%), two or more races (4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 16.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Kenneth Homyak Pk-8 is 14.3, which is the lowest among 4 elementary schools in the Weld re-8 schools District! (See more...)
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Compare Kenneth Homyak Pk-8 employs 21 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Kenneth Homyak Pk-8 is $12,545, which is the lowest among 4 elementary schools in the Weld re-8 schools District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Kenneth Homyak Pk-8:

SchoolDigger ranks Kenneth Homyak Pk-8 263rd of 943 Colorado public elementary schools. (See Kenneth Homyak Pk-8 in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Kenneth Homyak Pk-8 30th of 485 Colorado public middle schools. (See Kenneth Homyak Pk-8 in the ranking list.)

Weld re-8 schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Weld re-8 schools 73rd of 116 Colorado school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Kenneth Homyak Pk-8

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Kenneth Homyak Pk-8

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 81.45 145th 929 84.4%
2018 64.96 286th 917 68.8%
2019 67.25 293rd 965 69.6%
2021 65.43 259th 710 63.5%
2022 81.71 146th 921 84.1%
2023 75.85 200th 933 78.6%
2024 69.91 263rd 943 72.1%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Kenneth Homyak Pk-8

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 49.43 327th 684 52.2%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Kenneth Homyak Pk-8

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 65.09 222nd 683 67.5%
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Rank History for elementary school White students at Kenneth Homyak Pk-8

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 46.92 313th 596 47.5%
2022 69.68 128th 454 71.8%
2024 31.07 399th 539 26.0%
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Data source: test scores: Colorado Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Kenneth Homyak Pk-8

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Rank History for all middle school students at Kenneth Homyak Pk-8

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 93.75 14th 424 96.7%
2018 86.08 39th 418 90.7%
2019 91.79 27th 458 94.1%
2021 66.65 105th 369 71.5%
2022 80.89 62nd 448 86.2%
2023 88.29 46th 480 90.4%
2024 92.63 30th 485 93.8%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Kenneth Homyak Pk-8

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 82.31 41st 286 85.7%
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Data source: test scores: Colorado Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Reviews:
by a parent
Tuesday, December 7, 2021

Open Quote AMAZING SCHOOL! My kids love this school so much and the teachers really take care of the students. Close Quote


by a parent
Saturday, February 8, 2020

Open Quote The school is good for preparing children for high school. However, my child had a lot of mental breakdowns while she was here and she lost a lot of her motivation here. If you do bring your child here, please, constantly check up on their mental health. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Kenneth Homyak Pk-8

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2015 93 0 5 79 0 1 0 0 178
2016 96 0 5 74 0 1 0 0 176
2017 104 2 7 67 0 1 1 0 182
2018 114 3 6 63 0 1 4 0 191
2019 199 4 7 80 0 1 9 0 300
2020 191 2 7 72 1 0 8 0 281
2021 175 2 3 84 0 0 10 0 274
2022 187 0 9 82 0 0 20 0 298
2023 195 3 10 87 0 4 17 0 316
2024 175 2 10 96 0 6 12 0 301

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Kenneth Homyak Pk-8

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2015 178 10.0 17.8 25.8
2016 176 11.0 16.0 29.5
2017 182 9.3 19.3 11.5
2018 191 11.0 17.2 16.8
2019 300 20.3 14.7 20
2020 281 19.9 14.1 19.2
2021 274 17.8 15.3 23
2022 298 16.7 17.8 19.8
2023 316 19.0 16.6 13.9
2024 301 21.0 14.3 16.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Kenneth Homyak Pk-8

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2015 178 10.0 17.8 25.8
2016 176 11.0 16.0 29.5
2017 182 9.3 19.3 11.5
2018 191 11.0 17.2 16.8
2019 300 20.3 14.7 20
2020 281 19.9 14.1 19.2
2021 274 17.8 15.3 23
2022 298 16.7 17.8 19.8
2023 316 19.0 16.6 13.9
2024 301 21.0 14.3 16.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Kenneth Homyak Pk-8

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $11,112
2020 $12,836
2021 $12,258
2022 $12,395
2023 $12,545

Data source: Colorado Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Kenneth Homyak Pk-8

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 293rd of 965 Elementary schoolsRanks 200th of 933 Elementary schools
 8.9%
Ranks 27th of 458 Middle schoolsRanks 46th of 480 Middle schools
 3.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Kenneth Homyak Pk-8)55.921.4
 34.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Weld re-8 schools)2521.6
 3.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)41.339.9
 1.4%
3rd Grade Math (Kenneth Homyak Pk-8)38.221.4
 16.8%
   3rd Grade Math (Weld re-8 schools)21.322
 0.7%
   3rd Grade Math (Colorado)4140.4
 0.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Kenneth Homyak Pk-8)58.171.4
 13.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Weld re-8 schools)27.132.6
 5.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)4843.8
 4.2%
4th Grade Math (Kenneth Homyak Pk-8)41.964.3
 22.4%
   4th Grade Math (Weld re-8 schools)23.929.7
 5.8%
   4th Grade Math (Colorado)33.632.7
 0.9%
5th Grade Science (Kenneth Homyak Pk-8)33.359.3
 26%
   5th Grade Science (Weld re-8 schools)13.920.4
 6.5%
   5th Grade Science (Colorado)35.933.9
 2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Kenneth Homyak Pk-8)52.459.3
 6.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Weld re-8 schools)28.726.8
 1.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)48.447.8
 0.6%
5th Grade Math (Kenneth Homyak Pk-8)47.670.4
 22.8%
   5th Grade Math (Weld re-8 schools)25.123.2
 1.9%
   5th Grade Math (Colorado)35.736.5
 0.8%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Kenneth Homyak Pk-8)65.280.8
 15.6%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Weld re-8 schools)29.523.6
 5.9%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)43.643.4
 0.2%
6th Grade Math (Kenneth Homyak Pk-8)52.273.1
 20.9%
   6th Grade Math (Weld re-8 schools)24.716.3
 8.4%
   6th Grade Math (Colorado)29.528.2
 1.3%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Kenneth Homyak Pk-8)69.278.9
 9.7%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Weld re-8 schools)2621.2
 4.8%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)46.545
 1.5%
7th Grade Math (Kenneth Homyak Pk-8)65.457.9
 7.5%
   7th Grade Math (Weld re-8 schools)16.111.7
 4.4%
   7th Grade Math (Colorado)31.626.3
 5.3%
8th Grade Science (Kenneth Homyak Pk-8)6046.2
 13.8%
   8th Grade Science (Weld re-8 schools)17.214.3
 2.9%
   8th Grade Science (Colorado)31.531.3
 0.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Kenneth Homyak Pk-8)7653.8
 22.2%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Weld re-8 schools)30.318.8
 11.5%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)46.942.4
 4.5%
8th Grade Math (Kenneth Homyak Pk-8)7657.7
 18.3%
   8th Grade Math (Weld re-8 schools)27.316.7
 10.6%
   8th Grade Math (Colorado)36.932.7
 4.2%
All Grades English Language Arts (Kenneth Homyak Pk-8)62.560.7
 1.8%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Weld re-8 schools)27.824.3
 3.5%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Colorado)45.843.7
 2.1%
All Grades Math (Kenneth Homyak Pk-8)52.557.7
 5.2%
   All Grades Math (Weld re-8 schools)23.220.3
 2.9%
   All Grades Math (Colorado)34.732.9
 1.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students300316
 5.3%
African American43
 25%
American Indian00
Asian710
 42.9%
Hispanic8087
 8.8%
Pacific Islander14
 300%
White199195
 2%
Two or More Races917
 88.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients20%13.9%
 6.1%


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Kenneth Homyak Pk-8 ranks 263rd of 943 Colorado elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Kenneth Homyak Pk-8 are 58% White, 32% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 3% Asian, 2% Pacific Islander.

In the 2023-24 school year, 301 students attended Kenneth Homyak Pk-8.

Students who attend Kenneth Homyak Pk-8 usually go on to attend:

High : Fort Lupton High School


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