- Enrollment
- 6,693
- Students per teacher
- 36.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Colorado Springs, CO
Skyview Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Skyview Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 080387001799
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Skyview Middle School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Colorado median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Colorado schools.
- #23 of 25
- middle schools in Colorado Springs · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.4:1
- students per teacher
- 28.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Skyview Middle School has class sizes near the Colorado median. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Skyview Middle School ranks #23 of 25 middle schools in Colorado Springs, CO.
School address
District: El Paso County Colorado School District 49 · Colorado
NCES ID 080387001799 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-43 students YoY
Skyview Middle School held near 876 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-43 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 56.9 → 57.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-43 students YoY 080387001799 · Colorado Springs, CO Middle · MID · TRAD
862 enr · 15.4:1 · 28.8% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Goal Academy (6,693 students)
Skyview Middle School held near 876 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-43 headcount). Teacher FTE added 56.9 → 57.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Skyview Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Goal Academy
Goal Academy
6,693 students
- Banning Lewis 1,697
Banning Lewis Ranch Academy
1,697 students
- Vista Ridge Hi 1,473
Vista Ridge High School
1,473 students
- Sand Creek Hig 1,426
Sand Creek High School
1,426 students
- Falcon High Sc 1,172
Falcon High School
1,172 students
- This school 862
Skyview Middle School
862 students
What this shows Skyview Middle School reports 862 students on the CCD universe file.
How Skyview Middle School compares
Skyview Middle School 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 | 15.4:1 | ▼ 7% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.8% | ▼ 25% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 862 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.4:1
Leaner classes than 43% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
862
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
28.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% 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
15.4:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 46% in Colorado - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
56.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,472
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
Counselors2.9 FTE
Per 299 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
65
in-school suspensions + 32 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 45.1%
Hispanic or Latino 28.9%
Two or More 12.3%
African American 8.5%
Asian 4.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 45.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.9, Skyview Middle School is more mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for El Paso County Colorado School District 49 reports $11,472 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Skyview Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goal Academy | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Banning Lewis Ranch Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Vista Ridge High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sand Creek High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Falcon High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Skyview Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,697
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,473
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,426
- Students per teacher
- 24.6:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 1,172
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
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 (~862 students)
Frequently asked questions about Skyview Middle School
How many students attend Skyview Middle School?
Skyview Middle School has 862 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Colorado Springs, CO. CCD year-over-year: 919 (2022-23) → 876 (2023-24), nearly flat (-43).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Skyview Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Skyview Middle School is 15.4:1, which is 7% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 2% lower 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 Skyview Middle School?
28.8% of students at Skyview Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Skyview Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Skyview Middle School is White at 45.1% of enrollment, in Colorado Springs, CO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Skyview Middle School?
Skyview Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Skyview Middle School rank among middle schools in Colorado Springs?
By Resource Investment Index, Skyview Middle School ranks #23 of 25 middle schools in Colorado Springs, 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 Colorado Springs on the city page.
What other schools are in El Paso County Colorado School District 49?
Besides Skyview Middle School, El Paso County Colorado School District 49 also operates Goal Academy (6,693 students), Banning Lewis Ranch Academy (1,697 students), and Vista Ridge High School (1,473 students). See the El Paso County Colorado School District 49 district page for the complete list.