Skyview Elementary School

5021 East 123rd Avenue
Thornton, CO 80241
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 356 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Skyview Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 356 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 62%
  • : Top 50% in CO
  • : 30-34% (Top 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Skyview Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Skyview Elementary School's student population of 356 students has declined by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
356 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers

School Rankings

Skyview Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Skyview Elementary School is 0.63, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CO)
#873 out of 1779 schools
(Top 50%)
30-34%
32%
35-39%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
5%
3%
Hispanic
48%
36%
Black
3%
5%
White
38%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.63
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
6%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Skyview Elementary School's ranking?
Skyview Elementary School is ranked #873 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Skyview Elementary School often compared to?
Skyview Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Stellar Elementary School, Cherry Drive Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Skyview Elementary School?
356 students attend Skyview Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Skyview Elementary School students are Hispanic, 38% of students are White, 5% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Skyview Elementary School?
Skyview Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Skyview Elementary School offer ?
Skyview Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Skyview Elementary School part of?
Skyview Elementary School is part of Adams 12 Five Star Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 356 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 62%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 30-34% (Top 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

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