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Cheyenne County

Colorado · Public K-12

In Cheyenne County, Colorado, the public-school system rolls up to 4 schools and roughly 283 K-12 students, with county median household income around $70,865. By grade band, the county runs 2 elementary and 2 high schools.

7-year change in Cheyenne County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
283
-5 (-2%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
4
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
76%
was 85%
% Hispanic
21%
was 13%
% Black
0%
was 0%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
4
2 districts
Enrollment
283
NCES CCD
Median income
$70,865
Below Colorado avg
Free/reduced lunch
57.6%
Above Colorado avg
Elementary
2
144 students
Middle
0
schools
High
2
139 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Cheyenne County School District No. Re-5
174 students · 2 districts in Cheyenne County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Cheyenne County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".

County residents
White
82%
Hispanic
11%
Black
2%
Asian
0%
Two or more
13%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
1%
School enrollment
White
76%
Hispanic
21%
Black
0%
Asian
0%
Two or more
3%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
26.1%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
8.5%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
0.4%
civilian labor
Median age
43
22.2% under 18

All schools (4)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Cheyenne Wells Elementary SchoolCheyenne WellsElementaryPK-0690·
Cheyenne Wells Junior/High SchoolCheyenne WellsHigh07-1284·
Kit Carson Junior-Senior High SchoolKit CarsonHigh06-1255·
Kit Carson Elementary SchoolKit CarsonElementaryPK-0554·

Cities in Cheyenne County

Cheyenne Wells2 schoolsKit Carson2 schools

About Cheyenne County

Cheyenne County is a compact county of about 1,741 residents in Colorado. Its public-school system teaches approximately 283 students across 4 schools.

Stepping back, census numbers show median household income runs near $70,865, about 26% of adults have a bachelor's degree or above, and the federal-poverty share is near 9%. That income level is 8% below the Colorado median.

For a sense of the school types, Cheyenne County comprises 2 elementary schools (144 students), and 2 high schools (139).

Cheyenne County School District No. Re-5 dominates the local landscape, accounting for roughly 174 students on its own.

Trend over the past 7 years. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment held roughly steady: 288 students in SY 2017-18 versus 283 in SY 2024-25. On the demographic side, White enrollment moved from 85% to 76% over the same window.

On allk12, the community for Cheyenne County discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Members of the local community share what they see day-to-day.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools serve Cheyenne County?
There are 4 public K-12 schools in Cheyenne County, Colorado, with a combined enrollment of about 283.
How many high schools are in Cheyenne County?
Cheyenne County, Colorado has 2 public high schools, serving approximately 139 students.
How many elementary schools are in Cheyenne County?
Cheyenne County, Colorado has 2 public elementary schools, serving approximately 144 students.
What is the largest school district in Cheyenne County?
Cheyenne County School District No. Re-5 is the largest school district in Cheyenne County, serving approximately 174 students. The county contains 2 school districts overall.
What is the population of Cheyenne County?
Cheyenne County, Colorado has a population of approximately 1,741, with a median age of 43. About 22.2% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Cheyenne County?
Median household income in Cheyenne County is $70,865, below the Colorado average of $77,440. About 8.5% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Cheyenne County?
Approximately 26.1% of adults 25 and older in Cheyenne County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Cheyenne County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 57.6% of students in Cheyenne County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is higher than the Colorado county average of 50.3%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Cheyenne County schools?
Across Cheyenne County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 10.1 to 1.
What is the racial makeup of Cheyenne County?
Cheyenne County residents are approximately 82% White, 11% Hispanic, 2% Black, 13% two or more races according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data