Skyway Park Elementary School

Summary:

Skyway Park Elementary School is a public elementary school in Colorado Springs, Colorado, serving 304 students in grades K-6. The school is part of the highly-ranked Cheyenne Mountain School District No. 12, which is the 2nd best district out of 116 in the state.

Skyway Park has a more diverse student population compared to nearby schools like Gold Camp Elementary and Broadmoor Elementary, with higher percentages of Hispanic and multi-racial students. However, Skyway Park's academic performance, as measured by state test scores, is generally lower than the district and state averages, as well as nearby high-performing schools. The school also serves a higher proportion of students from low-income families, with 28.6% receiving free or reduced-price lunch.

Despite these challenges, Skyway Park has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, and its performance for low-income students is relatively strong compared to other schools in Colorado. However, the school's statewide ranking has declined in recent years, and there are significant disparities in performance between different student subgroups. To improve, Skyway Park may benefit from learning from the strategies and practices of its higher-performing counterparts within the Cheyenne Mountain School District.


Detail:

Public K-6

 1100 Mercury Drive
       Colorado Springs, CO  80905-7741


(719) 475-6150

District: Cheyenne Mountain School District No. 12

SchoolDigger Rank:
309th of 943 Colorado Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,335 Help


Students who attend Skyway Park Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Cheyenne Mountain Junior High School
High:    Cheyenne Mountain High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.7 Help
Number of students:  304

Racial breakdown:

White:
60.5%
Hispanic:
21.7%
Two or more races:
9.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  28.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Skyway Park Elementary School ranks better than 67.2% of elementary schools in Colorado. It also ranks last among 5 ranked elementary schools in the Cheyenne Mountain School District No. 12. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 65.4. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Skyway Park Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Cheyenne Mountain School District No. 12.  (See more...)
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Skyway Park Elementary School is $13,335, which is the highest among 5 elementary schools in the Cheyenne Mountain School District No. 12!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Skyway Park Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Skyway Park Elementary School 309th of 943 Colorado public elementary schools. (See Skyway Park Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Cheyenne Mountain School District No. 12:

SchoolDigger ranks Cheyenne Mountain School District No. 12 2nd of 116 Colorado school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Skyway Park Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Skyway Park Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 80.29 143rd 808 82.3%
2005 76.02 195th 823 76.3%
2006 76.37 166th 829 80.0%
2007 71.56 246th 852 71.1%
2008 70.26 250th 849 70.6%
2009 67.72 296th 872 66.1%
2010 75.72 204th 925 77.9%
2011 75.36 217th 935 76.8%
2012 79.37 166th 935 82.2%
2013 72.80 250th 954 73.8%
2014 60.33 392nd 962 59.3%
2015 58.64 341st 938 63.6%
2016 57.45 350th 914 61.7%
2017 56.94 353rd 929 62.0%
2018 69.97 237th 917 74.2%
2019 70.57 253rd 965 73.8%
2021 57.00 329th 710 53.7%
2022 69.82 255th 921 72.3%
2023 57.50 365th 933 60.9%
2024 65.40 309th 943 67.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Skyway Park Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 78.84 28th 308 90.9%
2019 63.98 86th 332 74.1%
2024 61.23 120th 365 67.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Skyway Park Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.28 224th 690 67.5%
2019 67.22 214th 758 71.8%
2021 42.95 248th 351 29.3%
2022 61.95 216th 595 63.7%
2023 41.22 366th 642 43.0%
2024 46.75 341st 684 50.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Skyway Park Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.48 165th 693 76.2%
2019 70.77 187th 764 75.5%
2021 45.62 238th 352 32.4%
2022 68.17 177th 594 70.2%
2023 70.28 175th 649 73.0%
2024 63.55 236th 683 65.4%
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Rank History for White students at Skyway Park Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.42 141st 337 58.2%
2019 55.37 248th 596 58.4%
2021 40.23 207th 288 28.1%
2022 66.11 152nd 454 66.5%
2023 41.62 317th 525 39.6%
2024 47.93 287th 539 46.8%
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Data source: test scores: Colorado Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Skyway Park Elementary School Test Scores
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Data source: Colorado Department of Education

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by a citizen
Wednesday, April 11, 2018

Open Quote A great, diverse school that has some really neat things going on with great traditions, including the school motto - We are Skyway, do what's right! I recommend it as a wonderful place to get an good education. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Skyway Park Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 299 0 5 8 0 n/a n/a 0 312
1989 271 0 3 7 0 n/a n/a 0 281
1990 317 1 8 8 0 n/a n/a 0 334
1991 317 3 7 13 0 n/a n/a 0 340
1992 335 6 7 7 0 n/a n/a 0 355
1993 332 9 9 14 0 n/a n/a 0 364
1994 366 7 11 18 0 n/a n/a 0 402
1995 398 11 14 25 0 n/a n/a 0 448
1996 398 11 14 25 0 n/a n/a 0 448
1997 393 6 12 23 1 n/a n/a 0 435
1998 266 8 7 20 0 n/a n/a 0 301
1999 274 17 5 21 0 n/a n/a 0 317
2000 262 2 6 27 0 n/a n/a 0 297
2001 255 3 5 28 2 n/a n/a 0 293
2002 239 15 6 30 2 n/a n/a 0 292
2003 239 15 6 30 2 n/a n/a 0 292
2004 241 14 6 32 6 n/a n/a 0 299
2005 242 15 5 48 6 n/a n/a 0 316
2006 222 16 12 40 5 n/a n/a 0 295
2007 226 14 12 43 5 n/a n/a 0 300
2008 237 6 13 38 5 n/a n/a 0 299
2009 217 10 5 37 3 n/a n/a 0 272
2010 254 13 4 44 2 n/a n/a 0 317
2011 244 8 6 47 1 1 9 0 316
2012 243 4 3 51 2 0 12 0 315
2013 243 14 5 45 1 0 13 0 321
2014 219 17 3 57 0 0 18 0 314
2015 211 13 3 68 2 1 17 0 315
2016 214 8 5 63 2 2 27 0 321
2017 193 9 4 70 4 4 32 0 316
2018 193 7 4 78 5 0 30 0 317
2019 201 3 4 74 3 0 31 0 316
2020 184 7 4 79 4 0 34 0 312
2021 177 4 5 70 4 0 31 0 291
2022 175 3 4 66 6 1 29 0 284
2023 184 8 7 66 9 1 29 0 304

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Skyway Park Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 312 14.3 21.8 n/a
1989 281 13.4 20.9 2.8
1990 334 14.3 23.3 3.3
1991 340 15.4 22.0 2.9
1992 355 14.7 24.1 5.1
1993 364 15.6 23.3 1.4
1994 402 16.6 24.2 2
1995 448 18.3 24.4 5.8
1996 448 18.3 24.4 5.8
1997 435 19.0 22.9 4.6
1998 301 17.0 17.7 8.3
1999 317 15.9 19.9 11.4
2000 297 14.2 20.9 15.5
2001 293 19.5 15.0 16.4
2002 292 23.9 12.2 18.8
2003 292 23.9 12.2 18.8
2004 299 20.8 14.4 19.7
2005 316 20.3 15.6 24.1
2006 295 18.8 15.7 25.4
2007 300 21.7 13.8 24.7
2008 299 22.0 13.6 25.1
2009 272 21.5 12.7 33.1
2010 317 23.0 13.7 32.2
2011 316 19.0 16.6 33.9
2012 315 20.6 15.2 38.4
2013 321 21.9 14.6 37.4
2014 314 20.5 15.3 42
2015 315 22.0 14.3 39.4
2016 321 22.0 14.5 41.4
2017 316 23.0 13.7 48.1
2018 317 24.0 13.1 45.4
2019 316 24.1 13.1 38
2020 312 24.1 12.9 35.6
2021 291 22.5 12.9 27.8
2022 284 22.5 12.5 19
2023 304 22.1 13.7 28.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Skyway Park Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 312 14.3 21.8 n/a
1989 281 13.4 20.9 2.8
1990 334 14.3 23.3 3.3
1991 340 15.4 22.0 2.9
1992 355 14.7 24.1 5.1
1993 364 15.6 23.3 1.4
1994 402 16.6 24.2 2
1995 448 18.3 24.4 5.8
1996 448 18.3 24.4 5.8
1997 435 19.0 22.9 4.6
1998 301 17.0 17.7 8.3
1999 317 15.9 19.9 11.4
2000 297 14.2 20.9 15.5
2001 293 19.5 15.0 16.4
2002 292 23.9 12.2 18.8
2003 292 23.9 12.2 18.8
2004 299 20.8 14.4 19.7
2005 316 20.3 15.6 24.1
2006 295 18.8 15.7 25.4
2007 300 21.7 13.8 24.7
2008 299 22.0 13.6 25.1
2009 272 21.5 12.7 33.1
2010 317 23.0 13.7 32.2
2011 316 19.0 16.6 33.9
2012 315 20.6 15.2 38.4
2013 321 21.9 14.6 37.4
2014 314 20.5 15.3 42
2015 315 22.0 14.3 39.4
2016 321 22.0 14.5 41.4
2017 316 23.0 13.7 48.1
2018 317 24.0 13.1 45.4
2019 316 24.1 13.1 38
2020 312 24.1 12.9 35.6
2021 291 22.5 12.9 27.8
2022 284 22.5 12.5 19
2023 304 22.1 13.7 28.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Skyway Park Elementary School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $9,827
2020 $10,291
2021 $11,137
2022 $12,373
2023 $13,335

Data source: Colorado Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Skyway Park Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 253rd of 965 Elementary schoolsRanks 365th of 933 Elementary schools
 12.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Skyway Park Elementary School)55.838.1
 17.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Cheyenne Mountain School District No. 12)60.758.5
 2.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)41.339.9
 1.4%
3rd Grade Math (Skyway Park Elementary School)58.145.2
 12.9%
   3rd Grade Math (Cheyenne Mountain School District No. 12)60.267.4
 7.2%
   3rd Grade Math (Colorado)4140.4
 0.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Skyway Park Elementary School)70.559
 11.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Cheyenne Mountain School District No. 12)74.269.6
 4.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)4844.1
 3.9%
4th Grade Math (Skyway Park Elementary School)52.335.9
 16.4%
   4th Grade Math (Cheyenne Mountain School District No. 12)58.855.2
 3.6%
   4th Grade Math (Colorado)33.630.7
 2.9%
5th Grade Science (Skyway Park Elementary School)36.730.4
 6.3%
   5th Grade Science (Cheyenne Mountain School District No. 12)62.756.3
 6.4%
   5th Grade Science (Colorado)35.933.9
 2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Skyway Park Elementary School)59.245.7
 13.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Cheyenne Mountain School District No. 12)71.971.1
 0.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)48.447.8
 0.6%
5th Grade Math (Skyway Park Elementary School)28.632.6
 4%
   5th Grade Math (Cheyenne Mountain School District No. 12)58.656.8
 1.8%
   5th Grade Math (Colorado)35.736.5
 0.8%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Skyway Park Elementary School)63.563
 0.5%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Cheyenne Mountain School District No. 12)73.575.8
 2.3%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)43.643.4
 0.2%
6th Grade Math (Skyway Park Elementary School)40.453.2
 12.8%
   6th Grade Math (Cheyenne Mountain School District No. 12)56.262
 5.8%
   6th Grade Math (Colorado)29.528.2
 1.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students316304
 3.8%
African American38
 166.7%
American Indian39
 200%
Asian47
 75%
Hispanic7466
 10.8%
Pacific Islander01
White201184
 8.5%
Two or More Races3129
 6.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients38%28.6%
 9.4%


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Students at Skyway Park Elementary School are 61% White, 22% Hispanic, 10% Two or more races, 3% American Indian, 3% African American, 2% Asian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 304 students attended Skyway Park Elementary School.

Skyway Park Elementary School ranks 309th of 943 Colorado elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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