Enrollment
67
Colorado · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Kiowa, CO
Kiowa High School
Federal NCES profile for Kiowa High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 080501000825
👥 S:T ratio 33
📚 AP courses 5
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 87
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kiowa High School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Colorado median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Kiowa · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.8:1
- students per teacher
- 46.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Kiowa High School has class sizes near the Colorado median. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kiowa High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Kiowa, CO.
School address
NCES ID 080501000825 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
4.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.8:1
vs 16.6:1 Colorado avg
+1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
46.8%
vs 38.5% Colorado avg
+22% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Kiowa High School compares with Colorado and U.S. medians
What stands out at Kiowa High School
Kiowa High School is a small high school in Kiowa, Colorado, enrolling 67 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Colorado schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 46.8% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 93% of Colorado schools, with 67 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,922 scored Colorado schools.
Among 39 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Colorado schools statewide, it ranks #29, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (75%) and Hispanic or Latino (19%) (diversity index 40/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 1 Advanced Placement course.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 67 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 91.0% 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 Elementary School (159 students) and Kiowa Middle School (66 students) alongside Kiowa High 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 High School compares
Kiowa High 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 | 16.8:1 | ▲ 1% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.8% | ▲ 22% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 67 | top 93% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.8:1
Leaner classes than 32% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
67
Bigger than 7% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
46.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% above the Colorado average of 38.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.8:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 61% in Colorado - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
91.0%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 67 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.5 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 74.6%
Hispanic or Latino 19.4%
African American 3.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.5%
Two or More 1.5%
Largest group: White at 74.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.4, Kiowa High School is less mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for School District No. C-2 in the County of Elbert and State of, which includes Kiowa High 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 High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kiowa Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kiowa Middle School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kiowa High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 159
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 66
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
Similar high 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 (~67 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Kiowa High School
How many students attend Kiowa High School?
Kiowa High School has 67 students enrolled. It is a high school in Kiowa, CO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kiowa High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Kiowa High School is 16.8:1, which is 1% higher than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 7% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Kiowa High School?
46.8% of students at Kiowa High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kiowa High School?
The largest demographic group at Kiowa High School is White at 74.6% of enrollment, in Kiowa, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kiowa High School?
Kiowa High School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Kiowa High School rank among public schools in Kiowa?
By Resource Investment Index, Kiowa High School ranks #2 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 High School a good school?
Kiowa High School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Colorado median. 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 High School, School District No. C-2 in the County of Elbert and State of also operates Kiowa Elementary School (159 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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