Kiowa County Schools & Education
Kiowa County, Colorado
NCES + U.S. Census BureauSchool Score
30/100
Higher = better
Rating
Below Average
Graduation Rate
75.0%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
75.0%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 83.1%
Per-Pupil Spending
$7,687
National avg $13,239
State avg $7,447
School Score
30/100
Higher = better
State avg 36/100
Student-Teacher Ratio
N/A
National avg 15.8 : 1
Free Lunch (Median)
N/A
National median 48.2%
State School Rank
#36
of 63 counties (1 = best)
Education Advisory: Kiowa County
School Verdict
Kiowa County faces educational challenges with a school score of 30/100 and a graduation rate of 75.0%, falling below typical benchmarks.
Funding Context
At $7,687 per pupil, Kiowa County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Attainment Context
Educational attainment data for Kiowa County is not available.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 16% below the Colorado average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 8.1 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 3% higher than the state norm.
Education Overview
About Schools in Kiowa County, Colorado
Small-Scale Schooling on the Plains
Kiowa County hosts 5 public schools across two districts, serving a total student population of 254. The infrastructure is spread thin across the plains, consisting of two elementary schools, one middle school, and two high schools.
Investment in a Rural Context
The county spends $7,687 per pupil, slightly exceeding the Colorado state average of $7,447. While the 75% graduation rate is lower than the national benchmark, the 47.1 composite school score reflects the challenges of very small rural cohorts.
The Eads and Plainview Districts
Kiowa County District No. Re-1 is the larger of the two, educating 211 students across 3 schools in Eads. The remaining 43 students attend school in the Kiowa County District No. Re-2, with no charter options available.
Incredibly Small and Personalized
Learning here is defined by micro-enrollments, with an average school size of only 51 students. Eads Elementary is the largest with 119 students, while Plainview Junior-Senior High School has a remarkably small enrollment of just 11 students.
Discover Rural Serenity and Small Classes
If you value a setting where every teacher knows every student, Kiowa County offers a rare level of intimacy. Look for homes in Eads or the surrounding plains to enjoy a quiet, community-focused educational environment.
School Overview
Total Schools
5
in Kiowa County
Total Enrollment
254
students
School Districts
2
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
Student-Teacher Ratio
—
county average
Free Lunch (Median)
—
of students countywide
School Type Breakdown
2 School Districts in Kiowa County
Kiowa County School District No. Re-1
Kiowa County School District No. Re-2
5 Public Schools in Kiowa County
| School Name | District | Grades | Type | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eads Elementary School | Kiowa County School District No. Re-1 | PK–5 | Primary | 119 |
| Eads Middle School | Kiowa County School District No. Re-1 | 6–8 | Middle | 48 |
| Eads High School | Kiowa County School District No. Re-1 | 9–12 | High | 44 |
| Plainview Elementary School | Kiowa County School District No. Re-2 | PK–5 | Primary | 32 |
| Plainview Junior-Senior High School | Kiowa County School District No. Re-2 | 6–12 | High | 11 |
Educational Attainment
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$7,687
State avg $7,447
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Frequently Asked Questions
Schools in Kiowa County, Colorado — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Kiowa County, Colorado?
Kiowa County hosts 5 public schools across two districts, serving a total student population of 254. The infrastructure is spread thin across the plains, consisting of two elementary schools, one middle school, and two high schools.
How do schools in Kiowa County perform academically?
The county spends $7,687 per pupil, slightly exceeding the Colorado state average of $7,447. While the 75% graduation rate is lower than the national benchmark, the 47.1 composite school score reflects the challenges of very small rural cohorts.
What are the major school districts in Kiowa County, Colorado?
Kiowa County District No. Re-1 is the larger of the two, educating 211 students across 3 schools in Eads. The remaining 43 students attend school in the Kiowa County District No. Re-2, with no charter options available.
What is the school experience like in Kiowa County?
Learning here is defined by micro-enrollments, with an average school size of only 51 students. Eads Elementary is the largest with 119 students, while Plainview Junior-Senior High School has a remarkably small enrollment of just 11 students.
How can I find homes near good schools in Kiowa County, Colorado?
If you value a setting where every teacher knows every student, Kiowa County offers a rare level of intimacy. Look for homes in Eads or the surrounding plains to enjoy a quiet, community-focused educational environment.
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Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) and the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.