- Enrollment
- 3,852
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Englewood, CO
Colorado Skies Academy
Federal NCES profile for Colorado Skies Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 080291006770Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Colorado Skies Academy earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Colorado schools.
- #2 of 3
- middle schools in Englewood · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 29.5:1
- large classes for Colorado
- 14.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Colorado Skies Academy has class sizes larger than 97% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Colorado Skies Academy ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in Englewood, CO.
School address
NCES ID 080291006770 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-58 students YoY
Colorado Skies Academy shrank from 177 students in 2022-23 to 119 in 2023-24 (-32.8%).
Teacher FTE held 6.7 → 6.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-58 students YoY 080291006770 · Englewood, CO Middle · SMALL · CHARTER
177 enr · 29.5:1 · 14.1% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Cherry Creek High School (3,852 students)
Colorado Skies Academy shrank from 177 students in 2022-23 to 119 in 2023-24 (-32.8%). Teacher FTE held 6.7 → 6.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Colorado Skies Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cherry Creek H
Cherry Creek High School
3,852 students
- Cherokee Trail
Cherokee Trail High School
3,089 students
- Eaglecrest Hig
Eaglecrest High School
2,851 students
- Grandview High
Grandview High School
2,684 students
- Smoky Hill Hig
Smoky Hill High School
2,297 students
- This school 177
Colorado Skies Academy
177 students
What this shows Colorado Skies Academy reports 177 students on the CCD universe file.
How Colorado Skies Academy compares
Colorado Skies Academy is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Colorado and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 29.5:1 | ▲ 78% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 14.1% | ▼ 63% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 177 | top 79% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
29.5:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
177
Bigger than 17% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
14.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 63% below the Colorado average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
29.5:1
students per teacher
- 78% above state mean
Top 97% in Colorado - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$15,158
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $17,910
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Cherry Creek School District No. 5 in the County of Arapah reports $15,158 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Colorado Skies Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cherry Creek High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cherokee Trail High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Eaglecrest High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Grandview High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Smoky Hill High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Colorado Skies Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,089
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 2,851
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 2,684
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 2,297
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~177 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~29.5:1)
Frequently asked questions about Colorado Skies Academy
How many students attend Colorado Skies Academy?
Colorado Skies Academy has 177 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Englewood, CO. CCD year-over-year: 177 (2022-23) → 119 (2023-24), down 58.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Colorado Skies Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Colorado Skies Academy is 29.5:1, which is 78% higher than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 88% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Colorado Skies Academy?
14.1% of students at Colorado Skies Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Colorado Skies Academy?
Colorado Skies Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Colorado Skies Academy rank among middle schools in Englewood?
By Resource Investment Index, Colorado Skies Academy ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in Englewood, CO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Englewood on the city page.
What other schools are in Cherry Creek School District No. 5 in the County of Arapah?
Besides Colorado Skies Academy, Cherry Creek School District No. 5 in the County of Arapah also operates Cherry Creek High School (3,852 students), Cherokee Trail High School (3,089 students), and Eaglecrest High School (2,851 students). See the Cherry Creek School District No. 5 in the County of Arapah district page for the complete list.