Cheyenne Mountain School District No. 12 In The County Of E

1775 Laclede Street
Colorado Springs, CO 80905
(District boundaries shown in map)
: 
10/
10
Top 1%

Top Rankings

Cheyenne Mountain School District No. 12 In The County Of E ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Colorado for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 1%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 1%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 1%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 1%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 3,745 students in Cheyenne Mountain School District No. 12 In The County Of E. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 1% of public schools in Colorado.
Public Schools in Cheyenne Mountain School District No. 12 In The County Of E have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the Colorado public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 74% (versus the 45% statewide average).
The top-ranked public schools in Cheyenne Mountain School District No. 12 In The County Of E are Cheyenne Mountain High School, Cheyenne Mountain Elementary School and Gold Camp Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking. Cheyenne Mountain School District No. 12 In The County Of E has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Colorado.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (CO)
# Schools
9 Schools
1,894 Schools
# Students
3,745 Students
864,096 Students
# Teachers
249 Teachers
52,573 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Cheyenne Mountain School District No. 12 In The County Of E, which is ranked within the top 1% of all 176 school districts in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 97% has increased from 95% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (CO)
#1 out of 179 school districts
(Top 1%)

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

59%
33%

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

74%
45%

Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

(20-21)
59%
29%
97%
82.7%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

(2022-23)
12.1%
33.6%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.48
0.63

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% American Indian
1%
1%

Showing 2003–2012. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓

% Asian
3%
3%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% Hispanic
16%
37%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% Black
2%
5%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% White
70%
49%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
5%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $15,411 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,225. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,783 is less than the state median of $18,686. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
This School District
This State (CO)
Total Revenue
$58 MM
$15,748 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Spending
$55 MM
$16,147 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Revenue / Student
$15,411
$18,225

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Spending / Student
$14,783
$18,686

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Best Cheyenne Mountain School District No. 12 In The County Of E Public Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cheyenne Mountain High School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1200 Cresta Road
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
(719) 475-6110
Gr: 9-12 | 1,275 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #22.
Cheyenne Mountain Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
5250 Farthing Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
(719) 576-3080
Gr: K-6 | 324 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #33.
Gold Camp Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1805 Preserve Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
(719) 327-2820
Gr: K-6 | 435 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #44.
Broadmoor Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
440 W Cheyenne Mountain Blvd
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
(719) 475-6130
Gr: K-6 | 327 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #55.
Cheyenne Mountain Junior High School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1200 West Cheyenne Road
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
(719) 475-6120
Gr: 7-8 | 604 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #66.
Pinon Valley Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
6205 Farthing Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
(719) 527-0300
Gr: K-6 | 315 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #77.
Skyway Park Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1100 Mercury Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
(719) 475-6150
Gr: K-6 | 301 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: n/an/a
1201 West Cheyenne Road
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
(719) 475-6140
Gr: PK | 140 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: n/an/a
Zebulon Pike Youth Services Center
Alternative School
1427 West Rio Grande
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
(719) 390-2766
Gr: 4-12 | 24 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 71%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Cheyenne Mountain School District No. 12 In The County Of E?
Cheyenne Mountain School District No. 12 In The County Of E manages 9 public schools serving 3,745 students.
What is the rank of Cheyenne Mountain School District No. 12 In Theunty Of E?
Cheyenne Mountain School District No. 12 In Theunty Of E is ranked #1 out of 176 school districts in Colorado (top 1%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Colorado school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 1%), Highest math proficiency (Top 1%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 1%), Highest science proficiency (Top 1%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Cheyenne Mountain School District No. 12 In Theunty Of E?
70% of Cheyenne Mountain School District No. 12 In Theunty Of E students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Cheyenne Mountain School District No. 12 In Theunty Of E?
Cheyenne Mountain School District No. 12 In Theunty Of E has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What is Cheyenne Mountain School District No. 12 In Theunty Of E's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,783 is less than the state median of $18,686. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • District size: 9 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 3,745 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 30%
  • : 97% (Top 1% in CO)
  • : Top 1%
  • : 59% (Top 1%)
  • : 74% (Top 1%)
  • : 59% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

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