Below Average
#1521 of 1,815 schools in CO
Kiowa Elementary School
Elementary School · School District No. C-2 in the County of Elbert and State of · Kiowa, CO
A School District No. C-2 in the County of Elbert and State of elementary school where students score 26 points below what's typical for similar communities.
P O BOX 128, Kiowa, CO 80117
- Math 9% vs CO 36% (2025)
- Reading 38% vs CO 47% (2025)
- 24.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Kiowa Elementary School score 19% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).
2025 CMAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 28 points since 2020, to 24% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 58% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 30 test records from CO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
34.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Kiowa Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 13Car-Dependent
- Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average302/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$104,342
Median home value
$623,600
Median rent
$1,292/mo
College educated
23.9%
Homeownership
90.7%
Poverty rate
12%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 80117; 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.
School District No. C-2 in the County of Elbert and State of
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #3 of 3
- District spending per student
- $14,139NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Kiowa Elementary School is listed in School District No. C-2 in the county of Elbert and State of; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Kiowa Elementary School
Kiowa Elementary School is a public elementary school in Kiowa, CO, part of School District No. C-2 in the County of Elbert and State of, serving approximately 195 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 24.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,521 of 1,815 schools in CO.
State assessment records show 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Kiowa Elementary School
What grades does Kiowa Elementary School serve?
Kiowa Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Kiowa Elementary School?
Kiowa Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 195 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kiowa Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Kiowa Elementary School is 24.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Kiowa Elementary School rank in CO?
Kiowa Elementary School ranks #1,521 of 1,815 schools in CO.
What is Kiowa Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Kiowa Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 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 Kiowa Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Kiowa Elementary School has 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Kiowa Elementary School a charter school?
No, Kiowa Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Kiowa Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Kiowa Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Kiowa Elementary School?
34.4% of students at Kiowa 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 195
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 24.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 8
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Elbert County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 21.0%
- Phone
- (303) 621-2042
- Area population (ZIP 80117)
- 2,516
- Area average commute
- 42.4 min
- Area median age
- 47.1
Official sources & links
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 · 2025 CMAS · 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 from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 CMAS · 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 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 80117; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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