Serving 326 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Skyview Elementary School ranks in the bottom 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 25-29% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). 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 13:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 326 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 63%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Skyview Elementary School serves the eastern part of Thornton, CO, covering an area of approximately 1 square mile. Most families can expect a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest distance from the school to the edge of the zone being about 0.9 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Skyview Elementary School's student population of 326 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
326 students
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Skyview Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Skyview Elementary School is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#938 out of 1748 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
33%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
5%
3%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hispanic
50%
37%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
4%
5%
Showing 2014–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
37%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
4%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 14-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)31.6%
33.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
39%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 26-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Skyview Elementary School's ranking?
Skyview Elementary School is ranked #938 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Skyview Elementary School often compared to?
Skyview Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cherry Drive Elementary School, Stellar Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% 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?
326 students attend Skyview Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Skyview Elementary School students are Hispanic, 37% of students are White, 5% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Skyview Elementary School?
Skyview Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than 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.
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