At a glance
Reported students
301
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
23
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
13.1:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–06
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Colorado elementary enrollment
30th percentile
Compared with 1,017 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
324
Skyway Park Elementary School: 301 reported students.
State peer staffing position
22nd percentile
13.1:1 reported; state peer median 15.1:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 284
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22.58
- Student–teacher ratio
- 12.6:1
What the reported data says about Skyway Park Elementary School
Skyway Park Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades KG–06 in Colorado Springs. It is one of 9 current school records connected to Cheyenne Mountain School District No. 12 in the county of E. NCES reports 301 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,017 elementary schools in Colorado with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 370 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 30th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 13.1:1, below the Colorado median of 15.1:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (62.5%) and Hispanic or Latino (24.6%). English learners represent 3.5% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 16.2%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Skyway Park Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 13.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 23 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0.97 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 3.5%
- Students with disabilities
- 16.2%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 39.5%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0.97
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White62.5%
- Hispanic24.6%
- Black3%
- Asian1.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native1.7%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial7%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Cheyenne Mountain School District No. 12 in the county of E
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Pinon Valley Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–06
315 reported students
Cheyenne Mountain Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–06
324 reported students
Broadmoor Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–06
327 reported students
Gold Camp Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–06
435 reported students
Canon Elementary School
Other · Grades PK–PK
140 reported students
Zebulon Pike Youth Services Center
Other · Grades 04–12
24 reported students
Public schools near Skyway Park Elementary School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gold Camp Elementary School Elementary · Cheyenne Mountain School District No. 12 in the county of E | KG–06 | 435 | 0.5 mi |
| Broadmoor Elementary School Elementary · Cheyenne Mountain School District No. 12 in the county of E | KG–06 | 327 | 1.4 mi |
| The Vanguard School (Elementary) Elementary · Charter · Harrison School District No. 2 in the county of El Paso an | KG–06 | 949 | 1.6 mi |
| Stratton Meadows Elementary School Elementary · Harrison School District No. 2 in the county of El Paso an | PK–05 | 290 | 2 mi |
| Buena Vista Elementary School Elementary · Colorado Springs School District No. 11 in the county of E | PK–05 | 194 | 2.1 mi |
| Midland Elementary School Elementary · Colorado Springs School District No. 11 in the county of E | PK–05 | 129 | 2.3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Skyway Park Elementary School
What grades does Skyway Park Elementary School serve?
Skyway Park Elementary School reports grades KG–06 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Cheyenne Mountain School District No. 12 in the county of E.
How many students attend Skyway Park Elementary School?
Skyway Park Elementary School reported 301 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 30th percentile among 1,017 Colorado elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 284 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Skyway Park Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 13.1:1, based on 301 students and 23 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Colorado median for the same school level is 15.1:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Skyway Park Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Skyway Park Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Cheyenne Mountain School District No. 12 in the county of E attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Skyway Park Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
39.5% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Skyway Park Elementary School in?
Skyway Park Elementary School is part of Cheyenne Mountain School District No. 12 in the county of E, based in Colorado Springs, CO, which operates 9 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Skyway Park Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Gold Camp Elementary School (0.5 mi), Broadmoor Elementary School (1.4 mi), The Vanguard School (Elementary) (1.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.