Kiowa Elementary School
Tel:
(303)621-2042
- Kiowa Elementary School serves 120 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 11-19% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 40-49% (which is approximately equal to the Colorado state average of 42%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 17:1.
- Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 47%.
School Overview
- Kiowa Elementary School's student population of 120 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 6 teachers has declined by 45% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 120 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 6 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Kiowa Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 20:1 has increased from 13:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Kiowa Elementary School is 0.29, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.39. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CO) |
| Overall School Rank | #853 out of 1,704 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 11-19% | 33% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 40-49% | 42% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 20:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | 14% | 34% |
| Black | 3% | 5% |
| White | 83% | 53% |
| Two or more races | n/a | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.29 | 0.39 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 30% | 35% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 13% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | No. C-2 in the county of Elbert and State of School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CO Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Kiowa Elementary School is Kiowa High School (0.0 miles away)
- The nearest middle school, elementary school is Kiowa Middle School (0.0 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Kiowa Kiowa High School Grades: 9-12 | 90 students
0.0 miles
525 Commanche St
Kiowa, CO 80117
(303)621-2115 0.0 9-12 90 - Kiowa Kiowa Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 67 students
0.0 miles
525 Commanche St
Kiowa, CO 80117
(303)621-2785 0.0 6-8 67 - Elizabeth Elizabeth Running Creek Preschool Grades: PK | 72 students
7.3 miles
589 South Banner Street
Elizabeth, CO 80107
(303)646-4620 7.3 PK 72 - Elizabeth Frontier High School Alternative School
Grades: 9-12 | 57 students
7.3 miles
589 South Banner Street
Elizabeth, CO 80107
(303)646-9345 7.3 9-12 57 - Elizabeth Running Creek Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 334 students
7.4 miles
900 South Elbert Street
Elizabeth, CO 80107
(303)646-4620 7.4 K-5 334
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