Enrollment
159
Colorado · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
7.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22.7:1
vs 16.6:1 Colorado avg
+37% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
24.1%
vs 38.5% Colorado avg
-37% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Kiowa Elementary School compares with Colorado and U.S. medians
What stands out at Kiowa Elementary School
Kiowa Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Kiowa, Colorado, enrolling 159 students.
Class loads run heavy: 22.7:1 is larger than about 93% of Colorado schools and 37% above the 16.6:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 24.1% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 159 puts it in the smaller third of Colorado schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 97% of the 1,922 Colorado schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 121 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Colorado schools statewide, it ranks #118, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (85% of enrollment) (diversity index 26/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 28.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
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) alongside Kiowa Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Kiowa Elementary School compares
Kiowa Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,826
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $16,273
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for School District No. C-2 in the County of Elbert and State of, which includes Kiowa Elementary School.
$13,826
Per student
-15%
vs Colorado
Avg $16,273
-17%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 38.4%
State 53.9%
Federal 7.7%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 67
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 66
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Colorado, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~159 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22.7:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Kiowa on the city page.
Is Kiowa Elementary School a good school?
Kiowa Elementary School earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Colorado schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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