Enrollment
66
Colorado · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
5.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.2:1
vs 16.6:1 Colorado avg
-20% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
29.4%
vs 38.5% Colorado avg
-24% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Kiowa Middle School compares with Colorado and U.S. medians
What stands out at Kiowa Middle School
Kiowa Middle School is a small middle school in Kiowa, Colorado, enrolling 66 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.2:1 puts it in the smaller third of Colorado schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 29.4% lands close to the Colorado typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 94% of Colorado schools, with 66 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,922 scored Colorado schools.
Against 55 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #24.
Its student body is predominantly White (83% of enrollment) (diversity index 29/100).
16.7% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
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) alongside Kiowa Middle 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 Middle School compares
Kiowa Middle 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$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 + 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for School District No. C-2 in the County of Elbert and State of, which includes Kiowa Middle 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 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
- 159
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 67
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar middle 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 (~66 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.2:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Kiowa on the city page.
Is Kiowa Middle School a good school?
Kiowa Middle School earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 75% 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 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.
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