Hi-Plains School District R-23
129 Students
Other Pre-K - 12th
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.
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
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 93 |
| Hispanic | 28 |
| Black | 4 |
| Two or More | 1 |
| American Indian | 3 |
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White93 (72.1 %)
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Hispanic28 (21.7 %)
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Black4 (3.1 %)
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American Indian3 (2.3 %)
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Two or More1 (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
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| 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 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 67 | 51.9% |
| Male | 62 | 48.1% |