Hi-Plains School District R-23

School Overview
Hi-Plains School District R-23, located in the small town of Seibert, Colorado, serves as a central hub for education in the rural plains of Kit Carson County. As a small, community-focused district, it provides K-12 education to a tight-knit student population, emphasizing a personalized learning environment that is typical of rural Colorado schools. By maintaining a small student-to-teacher ratio, the district is able to foster close relationships between staff and students, ensuring that individual academic and extracurricular needs are met within the supportive atmosphere of a close-knit town.

The district functions as an essential pillar for the local community, often hosting events and activities that draw residents together. Because of its rural location, Hi-Plains focuses on preparing its students for both local opportunities and future endeavors, balancing traditional academic standards with the practical realities of life in an agricultural region. For families, the school offers a safe, stable, and intimate environment where students are provided with individualized attention, encouraging academic growth and social development in a setting far removed from the pressures of larger urban school systems.
129
Total Students
18.8
Full-Time Teachers
6.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
35.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hi-Plains School District R-23
Demographic Student Count
White93
Hispanic28
Black4
Two or More1
American Indian3
  • White
    93 (72.1 %)
  • Hispanic
    28 (21.7 %)
  • Black
    4 (3.1 %)
  • American Indian
    3 (2.3 %)
  • Two or More
    1 (0.8 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Other
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Hi-Plains R-23
Phone: (970)664-2616
Grade Range: Pre-K - 12th
Total Students: 129
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 18.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 6.9
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 45
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 1
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 11
Kindergarten 7
Grade 1 5
Grade 2 10
Grade 3 6
Grade 4 2
Grade 5 11
Grade 6 9
Grade 7 12
Grade 8 11
Grade 9 6
Grade 10 16
Grade 11 12
Grade 12 11

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Hi-Plains School District R-23
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten11
Kindergarten7
Grade 15
Grade 210
Grade 36
Grade 42
Grade 511
Grade 69
Grade 712
Grade 811
Grade 96
Grade 1016
Grade 1112
Grade 1211
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Hi-Plains School District R-23
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female6751.9%
Male6248.1%