- Enrollment
- 2,803
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Castle Rock, CO
Clear Sky Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Clear Sky Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 080345006392
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Clear Sky Elementary earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Colorado median.
- #9 of 14
- schools in Castle Rock · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.5:1
- students per teacher
- 9.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Clear Sky Elementary has class sizes near the Colorado median. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Clear Sky Elementary ranks #9 of 14 schools in Castle Rock, CO.
School address
District: Douglas County School District No. Re 1 · Colorado
NCES ID 080345006392 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Clear Sky Elementary held near 683 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 38.8 → 39.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+8 students YoY 080345006392 · Castle Rock, CO Other · MID · TRAD
627 enr · 16.5:1 · 9.8% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: American Academy (2,803 students)
Clear Sky Elementary held near 683 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount). Teacher FTE added 38.8 → 39.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Clear Sky Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- American Acade
American Academy
2,803 students
- Rock Canyon Hi
Rock Canyon High School
2,325 students
- Legend High Sc
Legend High School
2,206 students
- Mountain Vista
Mountain Vista High School
2,169 students
- Chaparral High
Chaparral High School
2,007 students
- This school 627
Clear Sky Elementary
627 students
What this shows Clear Sky Elementary reports 627 students on the CCD universe file.
How Clear Sky Elementary compares
Clear Sky Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Colorado and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.5:1 | ▼ 1% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 9.8% | ▼ 75% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 627 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.5:1
Leaner classes than 34% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
627
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
9.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 75% below the Colorado average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.5:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 58% in Colorado - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$12,942
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $17,910
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 609 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 69.5%
Hispanic or Latino 21.5%
Two or More 4.9%
Asian 1.8%
African American 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 69.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.8, Clear Sky Elementary is about as mixed as the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Douglas County School District No. Re 1 reports $12,942 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Clear Sky Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rock Canyon High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Legend High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mountain Vista High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chaparral High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Clear Sky Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,325
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 2,206
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 2,169
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 2,007
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~627 students)
Frequently asked questions about Clear Sky Elementary
How many students attend Clear Sky Elementary?
Clear Sky Elementary has 627 students enrolled. It is a public school in Castle Rock, CO. CCD year-over-year: 675 (2022-23) → 683 (2023-24), nearly flat (+8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Clear Sky Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Clear Sky Elementary is 16.5:1, which is 1% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 5% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Clear Sky Elementary?
9.8% of students at Clear Sky Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Clear Sky Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Clear Sky Elementary is White at 69.5% of enrollment, in Castle Rock, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Clear Sky Elementary?
Clear Sky Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Clear Sky Elementary rank among schools in Castle Rock?
By Resource Investment Index, Clear Sky Elementary ranks #9 of 14 schools in Castle Rock, CO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Castle Rock on the city page.
What other schools are in Douglas County School District No. Re 1?
Besides Clear Sky Elementary, Douglas County School District No. Re 1 also operates American Academy (2,803 students), Rock Canyon High School (2,325 students), and Legend High School (2,206 students). See the Douglas County School District No. Re 1 district page for the complete list.