Serving 100 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 50%).
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 10:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 100 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 21%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 1% in CO)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Cheyenne Wells Elementary School's student population of 100 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
100 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
TO GRADUATE ALL STUDENTS AND ENSURE THEY ARE PREPARED FOR THE NEXT STEPS ON THEIR JOURNEY
School Rankings
The diversity score of Cheyenne Wells Elementary School is 0.34, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)<50%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
21%
36%
Black
n/a
5%
White
79%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
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?
100 students attend Cheyenne Wells Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Cheyenne Wells Elementary School students are White, and 21% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cheyenne Wells Elementary School?
Cheyenne Wells Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Cheyenne Wells Elementary School offer ?
Cheyenne Wells Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
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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