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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.

7-year change in Crowley County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
330
-110 (-25%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
3
+1 (+50%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
53%
was 39%
% Black
2%
was 2%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
3
1 districts
Enrollment
330
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 7 years. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment declined 25%: 440 students in SY 2017-18 versus 330 in SY 2024-25. Over that span, Crowley County gained 1 school, going from 2 to 3. On the demographic side, White enrollment moved from 39% to 53% over the same window.

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