- Enrollment
- 159
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Kiowa, CO
Kiowa Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Kiowa Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 080501001587
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 58
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kiowa Middle School earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 75% of Colorado schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Kiowa · Resource Index
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.2:1
- small classes for Colorado
- 29.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Kiowa Middle School has class sizes smaller than 75% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kiowa Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Kiowa, CO.
School address
NCES ID 080501001587 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Kiowa Middle School held near 69 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 5.0 → 5.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 080501001587 · Kiowa, CO Middle · SMALL · TRAD
66 enr · 13.2:1 · 29.4% lunch · RII 58
Nearest enrollment peer: Kiowa Elementary School (159 students)
Kiowa Middle School held near 69 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 5.0 → 5.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Kiowa Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Kiowa Elementa
Kiowa Elementary School
159 students
- Kiowa High Sch
Kiowa High School
67 students
- This school
Kiowa Middle School
66 students
What this shows Kiowa Middle School reports 66 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kiowa Middle School compares
Kiowa Middle 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 | 13.2:1 | ▼ 20% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.4% | ▼ 24% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 66 | top 94% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
66
Bigger than 7% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
29.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% 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
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 20% below state mean
Top 25% in Colorado - lower ratio than 75% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
16.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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 + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 83.3%
Hispanic or Latino 12.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.5%
Two or More 1.5%
Largest group: White at 83.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 29.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 29.1, Kiowa Middle School is less mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
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 Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kiowa Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kiowa High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kiowa Middle 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
Nationwide middle 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 (~66 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Kiowa Middle School
How many students attend Kiowa Middle School?
Kiowa Middle School has 66 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Kiowa, CO. CCD year-over-year: 68 (2022-23) → 69 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kiowa Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Kiowa Middle School is 13.2:1, which is 20% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 16% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Kiowa Middle School?
29.4% of students at Kiowa Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kiowa Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Kiowa Middle School is White at 83.3% of enrollment, in Kiowa, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kiowa Middle School?
Kiowa Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (higher 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 Middle School rank among public schools in Kiowa?
By Resource Investment Index, Kiowa Middle School ranks #1 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 Middle School, School District No. C-2 in the County of Elbert and State of also operates Kiowa Elementary School (159 students) and Kiowa High School (67 students). See the School District No. C-2 in the County of Elbert and State of district page for the complete list.