- Enrollment
- 67
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Kiowa, CO
Kiowa Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Kiowa Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 080501000824
👥 S:T ratio 9
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 29
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kiowa Elementary School earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Colorado schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Kiowa · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.7:1
- large classes for Colorado
- 24.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Kiowa Elementary School has class sizes larger than 93% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kiowa Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Kiowa, CO.
School address
NCES ID 080501000824 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+33 students YoY
Kiowa Elementary School grew from 162 students in 2022-23 to 195 in 2023-24 (+20.4%).
Teacher FTE added 7.7 → 8.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+33 students YoY 080501000824 · Kiowa, CO Other · SMALL · TRAD
159 enr · 22.7:1 · 24.1% lunch · RII 23
Nearest enrollment peer: Kiowa High School (67 students)
Kiowa Elementary School grew from 162 students in 2022-23 to 195 in 2023-24 (+20.4%). Teacher FTE added 7.7 → 8.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Kiowa Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Kiowa Elementary School
159 students
- Kiowa High Sch
Kiowa High School
67 students
- Kiowa Middle S
Kiowa Middle School
66 students
What this shows Kiowa Elementary School reports 159 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kiowa Elementary School compares
Kiowa Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Colorado and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22.7:1 | ▲ 37% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.1% | ▼ 37% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 159 | top 81% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.7:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
159
Bigger than 15% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
24.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% below the Colorado average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
22.7:1
students per teacher
- 37% above state mean
Top 93% in Colorado - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
28.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,139
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $17,910
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 84.9%
Hispanic or Latino 13.8%
African American 0.6%
Two or More 0.6%
Largest group: White at 84.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.0, Kiowa Elementary School is less mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
District finance for School District No. C-2 in the County of Elbert and State of reports $14,139 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Kiowa Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kiowa High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kiowa Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kiowa Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 66
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~159 students)
Frequently asked questions about Kiowa Elementary School
How many students attend Kiowa Elementary School?
Kiowa Elementary School has 159 students enrolled. It is a public school in Kiowa, CO. CCD year-over-year: 162 (2022-23) → 195 (2023-24), up 33.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kiowa Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Kiowa Elementary School is 22.7:1, which is 37% higher than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 45% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Kiowa Elementary School?
24.1% of students at Kiowa Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kiowa Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Kiowa Elementary School is White at 84.9% of enrollment, in Kiowa, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kiowa Elementary School?
Kiowa Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Kiowa Elementary School rank among public schools in Kiowa?
By Resource Investment Index, Kiowa Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Kiowa, CO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in School District No. C-2 in the County of Elbert and State of?
Besides Kiowa Elementary School, School District No. C-2 in the County of Elbert and State of also operates Kiowa High School (67 students) and Kiowa Middle School (66 students). See the School District No. C-2 in the County of Elbert and State of district page for the complete list.