Serving 284 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Skyway Park 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 35-39% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% 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: 284 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 38%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Skyway Park Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Skyway Park Elementary School's student population of 284 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
284 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Skyway Park Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,734 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Skyway Park Elementary School is 0.56, 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
#732 out of 1734 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
23%
35%
Black
1%
4%
White
62%
52%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
6%
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 Skyway Park Elementary School's ranking?
Skyway Park Elementary School is ranked #732 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Skyway Park Elementary School often compared to?
Skyway Park Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Academy For Advanced And Creative Learning, Steele Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CO state average).
How many students attend Skyway Park Elementary School?
284 students attend Skyway Park Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Skyway Park Elementary School students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Skyway Park Elementary School?
Skyway Park Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Skyway Park Elementary School offer ?
Skyway Park Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Skyway Park Elementary School part of?
Skyway Park Elementary School is part of Cheyenne Mountain School District No. 12 In The County Of E.
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