Enrollment
177
Colorado · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
6.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
29.5:1
vs 16.6:1 Colorado avg
+78% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
14.1%
vs 38.5% Colorado avg
-63% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Colorado Skies Academy compares with Colorado and U.S. medians
What stands out at Colorado Skies Academy
Colorado Skies Academy is a lower-poverty, mid-sized charter middle school in Englewood, Colorado, enrolling 177 students.
Class loads run heavy: 29.5:1 is larger than about 97% of Colorado schools and 78% above the 16.6:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 14.1% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 177 puts it in the smaller third of Colorado schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,922 scored Colorado schools.
Among 79 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Colorado schools statewide, it ranks #72, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Cherry Creek School District No. 5 in the County of Arapah also operates Cherry Creek High School (3,852 students) and Cherokee Trail High School (3,089 students) alongside Colorado Skies Academy.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Colorado Skies Academy compares
Colorado Skies Academy on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,137
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $16,273
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Cherry Creek School District No. 5 in the County of Arapah, which includes Colorado Skies Academy.
$14,137
Per student
-13%
vs Colorado
Avg $16,273
-15%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 48.6%
State 43.3%
Federal 8.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 3,852
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- 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
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Colorado, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~177 students)
Next steps
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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.
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. 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.
Is Colorado Skies Academy a good school?
Colorado Skies Academy earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Colorado schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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