- Enrollment
- 159
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
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 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 080501000825
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 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 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Colorado median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Kiowa · Resource Index
- 47
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Kiowa High School held near 78 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 4.4 → 5.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 080501000825 · Kiowa, CO High · SMALL · TRAD
67 enr · 16.8:1 · 46.8% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Kiowa Elementary School (159 students)
Kiowa High School held near 78 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 4.4 → 5.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Kiowa High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Kiowa Elementa
Kiowa Elementary School
159 students
- This school
Kiowa High School
67 students
- Kiowa Middle S
Kiowa Middle School
66 students
What this shows Kiowa High School reports 67 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kiowa High School compares
Kiowa High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$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
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.
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
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 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
- 66
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
Nationwide high 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 (~67 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 79 (2022-23) → 78 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
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 47/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.