Serving 21 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Plainview 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 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 21 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 1% in CO)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Attendance Zone: Plainview Elementary School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Sheridan Lake, CO, covering approximately 531 square miles. Families typically face a 20-30 minute drive to the school, with the average distance from the school to the zone's edge being about 13.6 miles and the furthest edge reaching up to 19.7 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Plainview Elementary School's student population of 21 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
21 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1962
School Calendar
School Motto
Learning to Fly and Soaring High
School Rankings
The diversity score of Plainview Elementary School is 0.45, 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)
(18-19)<50%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
47%
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
15:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
19%
37%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
71%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
10%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)19.1%
33.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
39%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%
Showing 2014–2024. Full 25-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 35% CO state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CO state average).
How many students attend Plainview Elementary School?
21 students attend Plainview Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Plainview Elementary School students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, and 10% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Plainview Elementary School?
Plainview Elementary School has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Plainview Elementary School offer ?
Plainview Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Plainview Elementary School part of?
Plainview Elementary School is part of Kiowa County School District No. Re-2.
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