Cheyenne Mountain School District No. 12 in the county of E

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado — 9 schools

3,737
Total Enrollment
9
Schools
$13,272
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary, Other
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Cheyenne Mountain School District No. 12 in the county of E operates 9 public schools serving 3,737 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Colorado. The school portfolio breaks down into 5 elementary, 2 other, 1 high, 1 middle schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 3,745 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in El Paso County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $13,272 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 56.3% local, 36.3% state, and 7.4% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. Average teacher compensation clocks in at $74,894 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 27/100, ranked #127 of 144 in Colorado against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

Academic infrastructure includes 1 of 9 schools offering Advanced Placement (29 AP courses district-wide), a 322.1:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, . Demographically, the student body averages 64.8% White, 19.7% Hispanic or Latino, 4.4% African American across the district's schools.

Cheyenne Mountain High School accounts for 34.0% of all Cheyenne Mountain School District No. 12 in the county of E student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Cheyenne Mountain School District No. 12 in the county of E-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: high. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Cheyenne Mountain School District No. 12 in the county of E school enrollment varies 53× across entities

Cheyenne Mountain School District No. 12 in the county of E school enrollment ranges from 24 students (lowest) to 1,275 students (highest), a spread of 1,251 students. That ratio is among the widest observed and reflects extreme enrollment heterogeneity — the district operates both small specialty programs and large comprehensive campuses inside a single budgeting unit. Per-school staffing ratios, programme availability, and capital-renovation cycles often diverge inside the same district based on enrollment shape.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Cheyenne Mountain School District No. 12 in the county of E student-counselor ratio is 322:1 — near the typical range (US average ~408) — within the typical range for U.S. public districts

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment — districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Variation between sub-units within Cheyenne Mountain School District No. 12 in the county of E is typically wider than the Cheyenne Mountain School District No. 12 in the county of E-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Where does the funding come from?

7.4%
Federal
36.3%
State
56.3%
Local

Funding Equity

27
Equity Score
127 / 144
State Rank
50
State Average

This district scores below average on funding equity. High reliance on local revenue or lower spending may contribute.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in El Paso County county, where this district is located.

$1,196
Studio/mo
$1,464
1 BR/mo
$1,735
2 BR/mo
$2,413
3 BR/mo
$2,744
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$74,894
Average annual teacher salary

Source: NCES CCD F-33 (Finance Survey).

Teacher salary data from NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 9 schools in Cheyenne Mountain School District No. 12 in the county of E.

White 64.8%
Hispanic or Latino 19.7%
African American 4.4%
Asian 2.3%
Multiracial 8.0%
Other 0.8%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

1 / 9
Schools with AP
29 AP courses total
322.1:1
Student-Counselor Ratio

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Cheyenne Mountain School District No. 12 in the county of E

School Enrollment
Cheyenne Mountain High School
1,275
Cheyenne Mountain Junior High School
604
Gold Camp Elementary School
435
Broadmoor Elementary School
327
Cheyenne Mountain Elementary School
324
Pinon Valley Elementary School
315
Skyway Park Elementary School
301
Canon Elementary School
140
Zebulon Pike
24

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Cheyenne Mountain School District No. 12 in the county of E?

Cheyenne Mountain School District No. 12 in the county of E has 9 schools, including 1 high, 1 middle, 5 elementary, 2 other. Total enrollment is 3,737 students.

How much does Cheyenne Mountain School District No. 12 in the county of E spend per student?

Cheyenne Mountain School District No. 12 in the county of E spends $13,272 per student. The district has an equity score of 27/100, ranking #127 in Colorado.

What is the average teacher salary in Cheyenne Mountain School District No. 12 in the county of E?

The average teacher salary in Cheyenne Mountain School District No. 12 in the county of E is $74,894 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Cheyenne Mountain School District No. 12 in the county of E?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in El Paso County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of Cheyenne Mountain School District No. 12 in the county of E?

Cheyenne Mountain School District No. 12 in the county of E students are 64.8% White, 19.7% Hispanic or Latino, 4.4% African American, 2.3% Asian, averaged across 9 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Cheyenne Mountain School District No. 12 in the county of E?

Cheyenne Mountain School District No. 12 in the county of E has an equity score of 27/100, ranking #127 out of 144 districts in Colorado. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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