Enrollment
21
Elementary
DISTRICT 16 · STATE 379
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·KIOWA COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. RE-2·NCES 080693001198
Plainview Elementary School
13997 COUNTY ROAD 71, SHERIDAN LAKE, CO 81071 · (719) 729-3331 · Kiowa County
GRADES PK–05ELEMENTARY43-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL21 STUDENTS
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allk12 Grade
Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
5.5:1
4 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 4.2:1 · STATE 16.6:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
52%
11 students
DISTRICT 40% · STATE 50%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 5 | 24% |
| Kindergarten | 2 | 10% |
| Grade 1 | 3 | 14% |
| Grade 2 | 2 | 10% |
| Grade 3 | 3 | 14% |
| Grade 4 | 3 | 14% |
| Grade 5 | 3 | 14% |
Student demographics
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
Plainview Elementary School→Plainview Junior-Senior High School
Based on grade levels within Kiowa County School District No. Re-2. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Where Plainview Elementary School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 21 | #1,048 of 1,056 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
21
-2 (-9%) vs 2020
-58% since 1990-91, when it was 50
Student : Teacher
5.5:1
was 7.7:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 21 | 3.8 | 5.5:1 | 52% (11) |
| 2023-24 | 20 | 3.2 | 6.3:1 | 75% (15) |
| 2022-23 | 32 | 3 | 10.7:1 | 88% (28) |
| 2020-21 | 23 | 3 | 7.7:1 | 83% (19) |
| 2017-18 | 26 | 4.6 | 5.7:1 | 77% (20) |
| 2015-16 | 34 | 5 | 6.8:1 | 68% (23) |
| 2010-11 | 52 | 6 | 8.7:1 | 73% (38) |
| 2000-01 | 34 | 5 | 6.8:1 | 32% (11) |
| 1990-91 | 50 | 7 | 7.1:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Plainview Elementary School.
Since 2017-18: students down 19% (26 to 21); teachers down 17% (4.6 to 3.8).
About Plainview Elementary School
A very small elementary school in SHERIDAN LAKE, Colorado, Plainview Elementary School is part of Kiowa County School District No. Re-2. Enrollment totals 21 students across pre-K through 5. The school is 94% below the average for elementary schools in Colorado.
Plainview Elementary School is in Kiowa County School District No. Re-2, a district with 32 students across 2 schools.
Of every 100 students at Plainview Elementary School, about 71 are White. Other reported shares: 19% Hispanic and 10% multiracial. Kiowa County's residents are about 89% White, 17 points above the school's share.
Plainview Elementary School lists 3.8 full-time-equivalent teachers; that is about 5.5 students per teacher. By comparison, the average for elementary schools in Colorado is 16.6:1. About 52% of students at Plainview Elementary School are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. That is 11 points below the 63% average for public schools in Kiowa County.
In Kiowa County, where the school is located, median household income comes to about $58,618, about 20% of adults have at least a bachelor's degree, and the poverty rate is about 6%. The county has 5 public schools and about 243 students.
Less than a tenth of a mile separates Plainview Elementary School from the closest public school, Plainview Junior-Senior High School.
Locale data from NCES put Plainview Elementary School in rural territory far from an urban area (Rural: Remote).
The school's enrollment fell 9% from 2020-21 to 2024-25. In 2020-21, the student-to-teacher ratio was 7.7:1; by 2024-25 it was 5.5:1.
The discussion board for Plainview Elementary School is open to topics like pickup and drop-off, after-school programs, and teacher feedback. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to post.
Kiowa County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
1,376
Census ACS
Median income
$58,618
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
20%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
6%
Below federal line
Schools in county
5
243 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Kiowa County School District No. Re-2
- Plainview Junior-Senior High SchoolHigh · 11 students
Other schools in SHERIDAN LAKE
- Plainview Junior-Senior High SchoolHigh · 11 students
Other Plainview Elementary schools
4 other US public schools in 5 states are named Plainview Elementary. Plainview Elementary School is the 5th largest of the 5.
- Plainview Elementary SchoolChristiana, TN · 673 students
- PLAINVIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPLAINVIEW, NE · 207 students
- Plainview ElementaryPatrick, SC · 168 students
- PLAINVIEW ELEM.AVA, MO · 93 students
Nearby schools
- Plainview Junior-Senior High School0.0 mi · 11
- Greeley County Jr./Sr. High24.9 mi · 131
- Greeley County Elem School24.9 mi · 115
- Cheyenne Wells Junior/High School25.5 mi · 84
- Cheyenne Wells Elementary School25.6 mi · 90
- Granada Elementary School28.7 mi · 118
Frequently asked questions
About Plainview Elementary SchoolWhat is the total enrollment at Plainview Elementary School?
Plainview Elementary School enrolls approximately 21 students in grades PK-05.
What age range does Plainview Elementary School serve?
Plainview Elementary School serves students from grade PK through grade 05.
How many students per teacher at Plainview Elementary School?
Approximately 5.5:1 students per teacher at Plainview Elementary School.
How diverse is Plainview Elementary School?
Plainview Elementary School reports a student body of 71% White, 19% Hispanic, 10% Two or more.
Is Plainview Elementary School public or private?
Plainview Elementary School is a public K-12 school, overseen by Kiowa County School District No. Re-2.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.