Serving 675 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Clear Sky 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 41% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 675 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 41% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Clear Sky Elementary School's student population of 675 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
675 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Clear Sky Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Clear Sky Elementary School is 0.46, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#622 out of 1779 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
19%
35%
Black
2%
5%
White
71%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Clear Sky Elementary School's ranking?
Clear Sky Elementary School is ranked #622 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Clear Sky Elementary School often compared to?
Clear Sky Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Soaring Hawk Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
41% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Clear Sky Elementary School?
675 students attend Clear Sky Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Clear Sky Elementary School students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Clear Sky Elementary School?
Clear Sky Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What grades does Clear Sky Elementary School offer ?
Clear Sky Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Clear Sky Elementary School part of?
Clear Sky Elementary School is part of Douglas County School District No. Re 1.
In what neighborhood is Clear Sky Elementary School located?
Clear Sky Elementary School is located in the The Meadows neighborhood of Castle Rock, CO. There are 4 other public schools located in The Meadows.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
Thanksgiving Break
November 25, 2024 (Monday)
Spring Break
March 17, 2025 (Monday)
Last Day of School
May 23, 2025 (Friday)
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