5.5avg / 10

Cheyenne County School District No. Re-5

School District · Cheyenne Wells, Colorado

Last updated: August 2026

Students: 169

Teachers (FTE): 15

Avg Rating

5.5

out of 10

Schools

1 elem, 1 high

Enrollment

169

Student-Teacher Ratio

11.3:1

Avg Rating

5.5

out of 10

Schools

1 elem, 1 high

Enrollment

169

Student-Teacher Ratio

11.3:1

District shortlistschools + peers

Evaluating Cheyenne County School District No. Re-5?

A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Cheyenne County School District No. Re-5 as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.

Compare schools Test scores Compare School District No. 1 in the County of Denver and State of C

Shortlist starter

Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.

Cheyenne Wells · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.

Cheyenne Wells · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.

How this district compares

Colorado rank

#108 of 155

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-0.7

below Colorado avg

Per-pupil spending

$19,275

+$4,117 vs Colorado median

District size

169 students

Smaller than Colorado median

Top-Rated Schools in Cheyenne County School District No. Re-5

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (2 of 2). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

#	School	Rating	Level	Value	Enrollment
1	Cheyenne Wells Junior/high School	6.9 / 10	High	—	69
2	Cheyenne Wells Elementary School	4.1 / 10	Elementary	—	100

See all 2 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.

About Cheyenne County School District No. Re-5

Cheyenne County School District No. Re-5 is a Cheyenne Wells, Colorado school district serving 2 schools.The district educates 169 students with a student-teacher ratio of 11.3:1. District-level spending was $19,275 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).

With an average rating of 5.5/10, Cheyenne County School District No. Re-5 demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Cheyenne Wells Junior/high School, which has a composite score of 6.9/10.

In standardized testing, Cheyenne County School District No. Re-5 students show an average math proficiency of 42.5% and ELA proficiency of 45.8%.

The district includes 1 elementary school, and 1 high school.

District Map

Schools in Cheyenne County School District No. Re-5, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency42.5%

School

State

Not reported

ELA Proficiency45.8%

School

State

Not reported

Average proficiency across all schools in Cheyenne County School District No. Re-5 with test data.

Schools in Cheyenne County School District No. Re-5

2 schools

Elementary Schools1

Cheyenne Wells Elementary School

1004.1

High Schools1

Cheyenne Wells Junior/high School

696.9

District Details

State: Colorado
City: Cheyenne Wells
Total Enrollment: 169
Teachers (FTE): 15
District spending per student: $19,275NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
Child poverty rate: 21.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
District directory year: 2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Cheyenne County School District No. Re-5?

Cheyenne County School District No. Re-5 has 2 schools in total — 1 elementary, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Cheyenne County School District No. Re-5?

The average composite rating for Cheyenne County School District No. Re-5 is 5.5/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the district spending per student in Cheyenne County School District No. Re-5?

Cheyenne County School District No. Re-5's district-level spending was $19,275 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Cheyenne County School District No. Re-5?

The average student-teacher ratio in Cheyenne County School District No. Re-5 is 11.3:1.

What is the top-rated school in Cheyenne County School District No. Re-5?

Cheyenne Wells Junior/high School is the highest-rated school in Cheyenne County School District No. Re-5 with a composite score of 6.9/10.

What are the test scores in Cheyenne County School District No. Re-5?

Across schools in Cheyenne County School District No. Re-5 with test data, the average math proficiency is 42.5% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 45.8%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools?

MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating: 5.5/10
Math Proficiency: 42.5%
ELA Proficiency: 45.8%

Resources

🔍Search for District Website 📄Official NCES Data 🏫GreatSchools Profile 📍View on Google Maps

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

See how we rate

Other School Districts in CO

Compare Cheyenne County School District No. Re-5 with neighboring districts in the state.

See all districts in CO →

Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Colorado Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.