Serving 110 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 20%).
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 11:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 110 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 19%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in CO
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cheyenne Wells Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Cheyenne Wells Elementary School's student population of 110 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
110 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Cheyenne Wells Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cheyenne Wells Elementary School is 0.31, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#471 out of 1779 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
19%
35%
Black
n/a
5%
White
81%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cheyenne Wells Elementary School's ranking?
Cheyenne Wells Elementary School is ranked #471 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Colorado.
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?
110 students attend Cheyenne Wells Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Cheyenne Wells Elementary School students are White, and 19% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cheyenne Wells Elementary School?
Cheyenne Wells Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What grades does Cheyenne Wells Elementary School offer ?
Cheyenne Wells Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
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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