Cheyenne Wells Elementary School

395 North 5th West
Cheyenne Wells, CO 80810
(School attendance zone shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%
Serving 90 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Cheyenne Wells Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 90 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 26%
  • : <50% (Top 1% in CO)
  • : <50% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

School Overview

Cheyenne Wells Elementary School's student population of 90 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
90 students
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
TO GRADUATE ALL STUDENTS AND ENSURE THEY ARE PREPARED FOR THE NEXT STEPS ON THEIR JOURNEY

School Rankings

The diversity score of Cheyenne Wells Elementary School is 0.39, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CO)
(21-22)
<50%
32%
<50%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
26%
37%
Black
n/a
5%
White
74%
49%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.39
(22-23)
15.6%
33.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Cheyenne Wells Elementary School?
90 students attend Cheyenne Wells Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Cheyenne Wells Elementary School students are White, and 26% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cheyenne Wells Elementary School?
Cheyenne Wells Elementary School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Cheyenne Wells Elementary School offer ?
Cheyenne Wells Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Cheyenne Wells Elementary School part of?
Cheyenne Wells Elementary School is part of Cheyenne County School District No. Re-5.

School Reviews

5   10/10/2025
Cheyenne wells is the best school I've ever been to.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Nelso

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 90 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 26%
  • : <50% (Top 1%)
  • : <50% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

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