Serving 321 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Cheyenne Mountain Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 321 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cheyenne Mountain Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Cheyenne Mountain Elementary School's student population of 321 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
321 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Cheyenne Mountain Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,734 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cheyenne Mountain Elementary School is 0.35, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#19 out of 1734 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
9%
35%
Black
1%
4%
White
80%
52%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
2%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
1%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cheyenne Mountain Elementary School's ranking?
Cheyenne Mountain Elementary School is ranked #19 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Cheyenne Mountain Elementary School often compared to?
Cheyenne Mountain Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pinon Valley Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CO state average).
How many students attend Cheyenne Mountain Elementary School?
321 students attend Cheyenne Mountain Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Cheyenne Mountain Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cheyenne Mountain Elementary School?
Cheyenne Mountain Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Cheyenne Mountain Elementary School offer ?
Cheyenne Mountain Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Cheyenne Mountain Elementary School part of?
Cheyenne Mountain Elementary School is part of Cheyenne Mountain School District No. 12 In The County Of E.
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