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 (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 90 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 1% in CO)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Cheyenne Wells Elementary School's attendance zone covers the entire district, encompassing approximately 902.3 square miles around Cheyenne Wells, CO. The typical drive to the school is between 20 to 30 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located 22.5 miles away.
- 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)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
90 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)<50%
32%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
15:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
26%
37%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
74%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)15.6%
33.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
39%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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.
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