Top Rankings
Cheyenne County School District No. Re-5 ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 188 students in Cheyenne County School District No. Re-5. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in Colorado.
Public Schools in Cheyenne County School District No. Re-5 have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Colorado public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public school average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CO)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,941 Schools
# Students
188 Students
880,585 Students
# Teachers
17 Teachers
53,204 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
District Rank
Cheyenne County School District No. Re-5, which is ranked within the top 10% of all 179 school districts in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 50% has decreased from 80% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#98 out of 179 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
![This chart displays the overall district rank of Cheyenne County School District No. Re-5, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the overall district rank of Cheyenne County School District No. Re-5, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/overall_district_rank/77800000/77800001/cheyenne-county-school-district-no-re-5-chart-bqM0zxj.png)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
32%
![This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Cheyenne County School District No. Re-5 and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Cheyenne County School District No. Re-5 and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/district_math_percent/77800000/77800001/cheyenne-county-school-district-no-re-5-chart-ODZqtH.png)
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
45%
![This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Cheyenne County School District No. Re-5 and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Cheyenne County School District No. Re-5 and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/district_rla_percent/77800000/77800001/cheyenne-county-school-district-no-re-5-chart-ODZqsq.png)
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
29%
Graduation Rate
≥50%
82%
![This chart displays public school graduation rate of Cheyenne County School District No. Re-5 and public school graduation rate of Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays public school graduation rate of Cheyenne County School District No. Re-5 and public school graduation rate of Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/district_graduation_rate/77800000/77800001/cheyenne-county-school-district-no-re-5-chart-bbMdFlI.png)
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.27
0.61
# American Indian Students
2 Students
5,720 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
n/a
28,116 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
26 Students
305,656 Students
% Hispanic Students
14%
35%
# Black Students
1 Student
40,168 Students
% Black Students
n/a
4%
# White Students
159 Students
455,319 Students
% White Students
85%
52%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
2,567 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
43,153 Students
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
14
30,884
# Students in K Grade:
9
61,531
# Students in 1st Grade:
17
59,964
# Students in 2nd Grade:
16
61,530
# Students in 3rd Grade:
14
61,294
# Students in 4th Grade:
19
62,059
# Students in 5th Grade:
17
63,301
# Students in 6th Grade:
10
64,472
# Students in 7th Grade:
14
66,826
# Students in 8th Grade:
11
68,888
# Students in 9th Grade:
13
71,759
# Students in 10th Grade:
11
69,031
# Students in 11th Grade:
11
67,423
# Students in 12th Grade:
12
71,623
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $22,261 is higher than the state median of $15,247. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,936 is higher than the state median of $15,560. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$4 MM
$13,426 MM
![This chart displays total revenue of Cheyenne County School District No. Re-5 and median value from total revenues of all school districts in Colorado by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data. This chart displays total revenue of Cheyenne County School District No. Re-5 and median value from total revenues of all school districts in Colorado by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/district_total_revenue/77800000/77800001/cheyenne-county-school-district-no-re-5-chart-jtBOUN.png)
Spending
$4 MM
$13,702 MM
![This chart displays total spending of Cheyenne County School District No. Re-5 and median value from total spendings of all school districts in Colorado by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data. This chart displays total spending of Cheyenne County School District No. Re-5 and median value from total spendings of all school districts in Colorado by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/district_spending/77800000/77800001/cheyenne-county-school-district-no-re-5-chart-bbvKxUW.png)
Revenue / Student
$22,261
$15,247
![This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Cheyenne County School District No. Re-5 and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in Colorado by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data. This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Cheyenne County School District No. Re-5 and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in Colorado by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/district_revenue_ratio/77800000/77800001/cheyenne-county-school-district-no-re-5-chart-dJcJk3.png)
Spending / Student
$19,936
$15,560
![This chart displays average spending per public school student in Cheyenne County School District No. Re-5 and average spending per public school student of all school districts in Colorado by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data. This chart displays average spending per public school student in Cheyenne County School District No. Re-5 and average spending per public school student of all school districts in Colorado by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/district_spending_ratio/77800000/77800001/cheyenne-county-school-district-no-re-5-chart-btYYbNs.png)
Best Cheyenne County School District No. Re-5 Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cheyenne Wells Junior/high School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
325 West 4th North
Cheyenne Wells, CO 80810
(719) 767-5612
Cheyenne Wells, CO 80810
(719) 767-5612
Grades: 7-12
| 72 students
Rank: #22.
Cheyenne Wells Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
395 North 5th West
Cheyenne Wells, CO 80810
(719) 767-5656
Cheyenne Wells, CO 80810
(719) 767-5656
Grades: PK-6
| 116 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Cheyenne County School District No. Re-5?
Cheyenne County School District No. Re-5 manages 2 public schools serving 188 students.
What is the rank of Cheyenne County School District No. Re-5?
Cheyenne County School District No. Re-5 is ranked #14 out of 179 school districts in Colorado (top 10%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Colorado school districts for: Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
What is the racial composition of students in Cheyenne County School District No. Re-5?
85% of Cheyenne County School District No. Re-5 students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Cheyenne County School District No. Re-5?
Cheyenne County School District No. Re-5 has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 17:1.
What is Cheyenne County School District No. Re-5's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,936 is higher than the state median of $15,560. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
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