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SCHOOL COMMUNITY·CHEYENNE MOUNTAIN SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 12 IN THE COUNTY OF E·NCES 080294000210

Skyway Park Elementary School

1100 MERCURY DRIVE, COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80905 · (719) 475-6150 · El Paso County
GRADES KG–06ELEMENTARY11-CITYTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL301 STUDENTS
Enrollment
301
Elementary
DISTRICT 307 · STATE 379
Student : Teacher
13.1:1
23 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 15.8:1 · STATE 16.6:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
40%
119 students
DISTRICT 28% · 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
Kindergarten
41
Grade 1
38
Grade 2
40
Grade 3
45
Grade 4
44
Grade 5
43
Grade 6
50
Student demographics
White
18862%
DISTRICT 70% · STATE 49%
Hispanic
7425%
DISTRICT 16% · STATE 37%
Black
93%
DISTRICT 2% · STATE 5%
Asian
41%
DISTRICT 3% · STATE 3%
Two+
217%
DISTRICT 8% · STATE 5%
Native American
52%
DISTRICT 0% · STATE 1%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
16153%
Female
14047%

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BeatsExpectations

Demographically-adjusted score · methodology
Tier
AS EXPECTED
Performing as predicted given the school's student profile
Actual proficiency
50.7%
composite math + reading, all grades
Predicted
42.8%
based on CO schools with similar FRL share
Beats by
+8.0pp
above demographic expectation
BeatsExpectations runs a per-state regression of proficiency on free/reduced-lunch share, then scores each school by residual. How this is calculated →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
301
-16 (-5%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
13.1:1
was 13.2:1
% White
62%
was 61%
% Hispanic
25%
was 25%
% Black
3%
was 2%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About Skyway Park Elementary School

Skyway Park Elementary School is an elementary-level community of intimate scale in COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado, operated by Cheyenne Mountain School District No. 12 in the county of E, caters to 301 students in grades K through 6. Compared to the state average of about 379 students per school, that is 21% smaller than typical.

Skyway Park Elementary School is one of 9 schools operated by Cheyenne Mountain School District No. 12 in the county of E, a district that instructs 3,745 students overall.

In terms of who attends, Skyway Park Elementary School lists that 62% of the student body identifies as White. Beyond that, the school logs 25% Hispanic, 7% multiracial, 3% Black.

Looking at school resources, Skyway Park Elementary School logs 23 full-time-equivalent teachers, putting the student-to-teacher ratio at about 13.1:1. Statewide, the average ratio sits near 16.6:1, putting Skyway Park Elementary School tighter than the state norm the norm. Around 40% of the student body qualifies for free or reduced-price meals, often used as a Title I proxy.

On a residual basis (actual vs predicted given the student mix), Skyway Park Elementary School tracks the demographic baseline. The model predicts 42.8% given the school's FRL share; actual proficiency is 50.7%.

In the surrounding community, the surrounding county (El Paso County) shows that median household earnings sit near $90,363, roughly 42% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and census figures put the poverty rate at about 6%. Skyway Park Elementary School is one of 245 public schools in El Paso County (combined enrollment of about 114,356 students).

The closest other public school is Cheyenne Mountain High School, roughly 0.5 miles away. Within five miles, there are 8 other public schools. Among the 6 schools in that immediate cluster with test data (this one included), Skyway Park Elementary School ranks 6th on composite proficiency, beneath the local average of 62.6%.

Skyway Park Elementary School operates from a high-density location.

Looking at the recent track record. Looking back 7 years, enrollment at Skyway Park Elementary School has edged down 5%, going from 317 students in 2018 to 301 in 2025.

Within the allk12 community for this school, the feed for Skyway Park Elementary School typically covers pickup logistics, teacher feedback, and after-school programs. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to weigh in.

El Paso County at a glance

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Population
742,999
Census ACS
Median income
$90,363
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
42%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
6%
Below federal line
Schools in county
245
114,356 students

Quick facts

School name
Skyway Park Elementary School
District
Cheyenne Mountain School District No. 12 in the county of E
Address
1100 MERCURY DRIVE, COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80905
Phone
(719) 475-6150
County
El Paso County
Level
Elementary
Grade range
KG–06
Total enrollment
301
Teachers (FTE)
23
Student–teacher ratio
13.1:1
Free/Reduced lunch
119 (40%)
Locale
11-City: Large
NCES ID
080294000210
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

Related schools

Other schools in Cheyenne Mountain School District No. 12 in the county of E
Other schools in COLORADO SPRINGS
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Frequently asked questions

About Skyway Park Elementary School
How many students attend Skyway Park Elementary School?
Skyway Park Elementary School enrolls approximately 301 students in grades KG-06.
What age range does Skyway Park Elementary School serve?
Skyway Park Elementary School serves students from grade KG through grade 06.
How many students per teacher at Skyway Park Elementary School?
Approximately 13.1:1 students per teacher at Skyway Park Elementary School.
How diverse is Skyway Park Elementary School?
Skyway Park Elementary School reports a student body of 62% White, 25% Hispanic, 3% Black, 1% Asian, 7% Two or more.
What district is Skyway Park Elementary School in?
Skyway Park Elementary School is part of Cheyenne Mountain School District No. 12 in the county of E.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.
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