Kiowa Elementary School

School District No. C-2 in the county of Elbert and State of

(303)621-2042

www.kiowaschool.org

162 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Kiowa Elementary School is a public school located in the rural community of Kiowa, Colorado, and serves as a vital component of the Kiowa School District RE-2J. As a small-town institution, the school fosters a close-knit educational environment that emphasizes strong relationships between students, staff, and the local community. It focuses on providing a foundational academic experience that prioritizes core subjects, social-emotional development, and the cultivation of a supportive learning culture for its elementary-aged student body.

The school’s mission is integrated into the broader objectives of the Kiowa School District, which strives to prepare students for future success through a blend of traditional instruction and character building. By leveraging its location in a tight-knit community, Kiowa Elementary aims to offer a personalized approach to education, ensuring that students receive individual attention as they transition through their formative academic years. Parents and community members interested in specific programs, current events, or district policies can find additional information via their official website.

162

Total Students

7.7

Full-Time Teachers

21.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

32.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Kiowa Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	134
Hispanic	23
Black	1
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	3

White
134 (82.7 %)
Hispanic
23 (14.2 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (1.9 %)
Black
1 (0.6 %)
American Indian
1 (0.6 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	School District No. C-2 in the county of Elbert and State of
Phone:	(303)621-2042
Website:	http://www.kiowaschool.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	162
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	7.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	48
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	4

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 39

Kindergarten 23

Grade 1 24

Grade 2 19

Grade 3 19

Grade 4 23

Grade 5 15