Total enrollment
243
+10 (+4%) vs SY 2017-18
Kiowa County
Colorado · Public K-12
Kiowa County in Colorado has 5 public K-12 schools in service today, collectively responsible for roughly 243 students with Kiowa County School District No. Re-1 the largest district. By grade band, the county runs 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools.
7-year change in Kiowa County
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
5
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
82%
was 87%
% Hispanic
14%
was 10%
% Black
0%
was 2%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
5
2 districts
Enrollment
243
NCES CCD
Median income
$58,618
Below Colorado avg
Free/reduced lunch
63.4%
Above Colorado avg
Elementary
2
140 students
Middle
1
44 students
High
2
59 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Kiowa County School District No. Re-1
211 students · 2 districts in Kiowa County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Kiowa 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
School enrollment
Bachelor's+
20.1%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
5.9%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
0.1%
civilian labor
Median age
45
21.7% under 18
Test scores in Kiowa County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 2 schools ranked. Colorado state average: 44.9%.
Top 2 schools (ELA)
- Eads Middle School· 72.5%
- Eads Elementary School· 66.0%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eads Elementary School | Eads | Elementary | PK-05 | 119 | · |
| Eads High School | Eads | High | 09-12 | 48 | · |
| Eads Middle School | Eads | Middle | 06-08 | 44 | · |
| Plainview Elementary School | Sheridan Lake | Elementary | PK-05 | 21 | · |
| Plainview Junior-Senior High School | Sheridan Lake | High | 06-12 | 11 | · |
Cities in Kiowa County
About Kiowa County
Across the thinly populated Colorado county of Kiowa County of about 1,376 residents, the public-school footprint covers 5 schools and about 243 students.
In context, census numbers show the median household earns about $58,618 a year, roughly 20% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and roughly 6% of residents live below the federal poverty line. That income level is 24% lower than the Colorado median.
On the school-mix side, Kiowa County is made up of 2 elementary schools (140 students), 1 middle school (44), and 2 high schools (59).
Kiowa County School District No. Re-1 is the biggest district by enrollment, covering about 211 students across Kiowa County.
Looking at the last 7 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 243 students, expanded 4% from the 233 reported in SY 2017-18. Demographically, the White share of enrollment fell from 87% to 82%.
On allk12, the community for Kiowa County discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Parents, students, and educators in the area can post or comment.
Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data