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Crowley County

Colorado · Public K-12

In Crowley County, 3 public K-12 schools make up the local education system, comprising 1 elementary and 1 high. Combined enrollment is about 330 students.

4-year change in Crowley County

SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
330
-65 (-16%) vs SY 2020-21
School count
3
+1 (+50%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Residents
5,647
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
3
1 districts
Enrollment
330
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$48,826
Below Colorado avg
Free/reduced lunch
60.9%
Above Colorado avg
Elementary
1
156 students
Middle
0
schools
High
1
156 students
Combined / other
1
18 students
LARGEST DISTRICT
Crowley County School District No. Re-1-J
330 students · 1 district in Crowley County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Crowley 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
64%
Hispanic
29%
Black
7%
Asian
2%
Two or more
19%
Native American
5%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
53%
Hispanic
41%
Black
2%
Asian
0%
Two or more
3%
Native American
n/r
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
12.4%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
16.3%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
3.9%
civilian labor
Median age
41
13.0% under 18

Test scores in Crowley County

Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 1 schools ranked. Colorado state average: 44.9%.

Top 1 schools (ELA)
  1. Crowley County Elementary K-6· 28.8%

See all 1 schools in Crowley County ranked by score →

All schools (3)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Crowley County Elementary K-6OrdwayElementaryKG-06156·
Crowley County Junior and Senior High SchoolOrdwayHigh07-12156·
Crowley County Virtual Education AcademyOrdwayCombined04-1218·

Cities in Crowley County

Ordway3 schools

About Crowley County

Crowley County is a thinly populated county of about 5,647 residents in Colorado. Its public-school system enrolls approximately 330 students across 3 schools.

Looking at the wider area, census numbers show typical household earnings sit around $48,826, 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the poverty rate is around 16%. That income level is 37% lower than the Colorado median.

In terms of grade levels, Crowley County spans 1 elementary school (156 students), 1 high school (156), and 1 combined or other schools.

Crowley County School District No. Re-1-J is the biggest district by enrollment, covering about 330 students across Crowley County.

Looking at the last 4 years. Across the same 4-year window, public-school enrollment declined 16%: 395 students in SY 2020-21 versus 330 in SY 2024-25. Over that span, Crowley County gained 1 school, going from 2 to 3.

On this page, the community for Crowley County discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Members of the local community share what they see day-to-day.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools serve Crowley County?
There are 3 public K-12 schools in Crowley County, Colorado, with a combined enrollment of about 330.
How many high schools are in Crowley County?
Crowley County, Colorado has 1 public high school, serving approximately 156 students.
How many elementary schools are in Crowley County?
Crowley County, Colorado has 1 public elementary school, serving approximately 156 students.
What is the largest school district in Crowley County?
Crowley County School District No. Re-1-J is the largest school district in Crowley County, serving approximately 330 students. The county contains 1 school district overall.
What is the population of Crowley County?
Crowley County, Colorado has a population of approximately 5,647, with a median age of 41. About 13.0% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Crowley County?
Median household income in Crowley County is $48,826, below the Colorado average of $77,440. About 16.3% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Crowley County?
Approximately 12.4% of adults 25 and older in Crowley County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Crowley County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 60.9% of students in Crowley 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 Crowley County schools?
Across Crowley County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 16.9 to 1.
What is the racial makeup of Crowley County?
Crowley County residents are approximately 64% White, 29% Hispanic, 7% Black, 2% Asian, 19% two or more races according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data