Below Average
#1572 of 1,815 schools in CO
Cheyenne Wells Elementary School
Elementary School · Cheyenne County School District No. Re-5 · Cheyenne Wells, CO
A Cheyenne County School District No. Re-5 elementary school where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.
P O BOX 577, Cheyenne Wells, CO 80810
- Math 25% proficient (2022)
- Reading 25% proficient (2021)
- 10:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Cheyenne Wells Elementary School score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 65 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 25% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 25 test records from CO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
55%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Cheyenne Wells Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 29Car-Dependent
- Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$70,417
Median home value
$181,900
Median rent
$874/mo
College educated
24.9%
Homeownership
73.4%
Poverty rate
10.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 80810; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Cheyenne County School District No. Re-5
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $19,275NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 21.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Cheyenne Wells Elementary School is listed in Cheyenne County School District No. Re-5; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Cheyenne Wells Elementary School
Cheyenne Wells Elementary School is a public elementary school in Cheyenne Wells, CO, part of Cheyenne County School District No. Re-5, serving approximately 100 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 10:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,572 of 1,815 schools in CO.
State assessment records show 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Cheyenne Wells Elementary School
What grades does Cheyenne Wells Elementary School serve?
Cheyenne Wells Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Cheyenne Wells Elementary School?
Cheyenne Wells Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 100 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cheyenne Wells Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cheyenne Wells Elementary School is 10:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Cheyenne Wells Elementary School rank in CO?
Cheyenne Wells Elementary School ranks #1,572 of 1,815 schools in CO.
What is Cheyenne Wells Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Cheyenne Wells Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Cheyenne Wells Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Cheyenne Wells Elementary School has 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Cheyenne Wells Elementary School a charter school?
No, Cheyenne Wells Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Cheyenne Wells Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Cheyenne Wells Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Cheyenne Wells Elementary School?
55.0% of students at Cheyenne Wells Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 6th
- Enrollment
- 100
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 10
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Cheyenne County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.0%
- Phone
- (719) 767-5656
- Area population (ZIP 80810)
- 1,169
- Area median age
- 45.6
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 80810; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022, multi-year average, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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