Skyway Park Elementary School

1100 Mercury Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
(School attendance zone shown in map)
8/
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Top 30%
Serving 305 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Skyway Park Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 305 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 39%
  • : Top 30% in CO
  • : 40-44% (Top 30%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 20%)
  • 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
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Skyway Park Elementary School's student population of 305 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
305 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
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School Rankings

Skyway Park Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Skyway Park Elementary School is 0.57, 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.
This School
State Level (CO)
#379 out of 1779 schools
(Top 30%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Skyway Park Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40-44%
32%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Skyway Park Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
60-64%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Skyway Park Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
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American Indian
2%
1%
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Asian
1%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Skyway Park Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
24%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Skyway Park Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
3%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Skyway Park Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
61%
50%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Skyway Park Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Colorado.
0.57
This chart displays the diversity score of Skyway Park Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Skyway Park Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Skyway Park Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: 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 #379 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% 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?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Skyway Park Elementary School?
305 students attend Skyway Park Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Skyway Park Elementary School students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Skyway Park Elementary School?
Skyway Park Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, 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.
In what neighborhood is Skyway Park Elementary School located?
Skyway Park Elementary School is located in the Broadmoor neighborhood of Colorado Springs, CO. There are 1 other public schools located in Broadmoor.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 305 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 39%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 40-44% (Top 30%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

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