At a glance
Reported students
518
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
27.91
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
18.6:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Idaho elementary enrollment
86th percentile
Compared with 380 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
412.5
Skyway Elementary School: 518 reported students.
State peer staffing position
67th percentile
18.6:1 reported; state peer median 17.2:1. 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
- 601
- Teachers (FTE)
- 35
- Student–teacher ratio
- 17.2:1
What the reported data says about Skyway Elementary School
Skyway Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Coeur D'Alene. It is one of 18 current school records connected to Coeur D'Alene District. NCES reports 518 students for 2024–25.
Among 380 elementary schools in Idaho with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 357 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 86th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 18.6:1, close to the Idaho median of 17.2:1 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 (86.3%) and Hispanic or Latino (9.7%). English learners represent 1.5% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 10.5%. 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 Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 18.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 27.91 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 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 1.5%
- Students with disabilities
- 10.5%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 39%
- Lunch program
- Not reported
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- 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
- White86.3%
- Hispanic9.7%
- Black0.4%
- Asian0.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.8%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.4%
- Multiracial2.3%
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 Coeur D'Alene District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Hayden Meadows Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
502 reported students
Ramsey Magnet School of Science
Elementary · Grades PK–05
468 reported students
Atlas Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
414 reported students
Dalton Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
411 reported students
Winton Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
398 reported students
Bryan Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
390 reported students
Public schools near Skyway 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northwest Expedition Academy Elementary · Coeur D'Alene District | PK–05 | 379 | 0.8 mi |
| Ramsey Magnet School of Science Elementary · Coeur D'Alene District | PK–05 | 468 | 1.3 mi |
| Atlas Elementary School Elementary · Coeur D'Alene District | KG–05 | 414 | 1.4 mi |
| Dalton Elementary School Elementary · Coeur D'Alene District | PK–05 | 411 | 2.2 mi |
| Hayden Meadows Elementary School Elementary · Coeur D'Alene District | PK–05 | 502 | 2.7 mi |
| Treaty Rock Elementary Elementary · Post Falls District | KG–05 | 379 | 3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Skyway Elementary School
What grades does Skyway Elementary School serve?
Skyway Elementary School reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Coeur D'Alene District.
How many students attend Skyway Elementary School?
Skyway Elementary School reported 518 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 86th percentile among 380 Idaho elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 601 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Skyway Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 18.6:1, based on 518 students and 27.91 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Idaho median for the same school level is 17.2:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Skyway Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Skyway Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Coeur D'Alene District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Skyway Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
39% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Skyway Elementary School in?
Skyway Elementary School is part of Coeur D'Alene District, based in Coeur D'Alene, ID, which operates 18 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Skyway Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Northwest Expedition Academy (0.8 mi), Ramsey Magnet School of Science (1.3 mi), Atlas Elementary School (1.4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.