Plainview Elementary School

13997 County Road 71
Sheridan Lake, CO 81071
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 19 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%) for the 2018-2019 school year.
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 6:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 19 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 11%
  • : <50%
  • : <50% (Top 1% in CO)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Plainview Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:

School Overview

Plainview Elementary School's student population of 19 students has declined by 29% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
19 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Plainview Elementary School is 0.20, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (CO)
(18-19)
<50%
35%
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(18-19)
<50%
47%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Plainview Elementary School 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 2018-19 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
15:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
11%
35%
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Black
n/a
4%
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White
89%
52%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.20
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Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
30%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Plainview Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
6%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Plainview Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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?
19 students attend Plainview Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Plainview Elementary School students are White, and 11% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Plainview Elementary School?
Plainview Elementary School has a student ration of 6:1, 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
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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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 19 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 11%
  • : <50%
  • : <50% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

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