- Enrollment
- 1,530
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Coeur D'alene, ID
Skyway Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Skyway Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 160078000799
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Skyway Elementary School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Idaho median.
- #2 of 9
- schools in Coeur D'alene · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.2:1
- students per teacher
- 18.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Skyway Elementary School has class sizes near the Idaho median. Computed live against every Idaho school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Skyway Elementary School ranks #2 of 9 schools in Coeur D'alene, ID.
School address
District: Coeur D'alene District · Idaho
NCES ID 160078000799 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-41 students YoY
Skyway Elementary School shrank from 592 students in 2022-23 to 551 in 2023-24 (-6.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 33.0 → 30.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-41 students YoY 160078000799 · Coeur D'alene, ID Other · MID · TRAD
518 enr · 16.2:1 · 18.6% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Lake City High School (1,530 students)
Skyway Elementary School shrank from 592 students in 2022-23 to 551 in 2023-24 (-6.9%). Teacher FTE lost 33.0 → 30.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Idaho schools → · Find another →
Skyway Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lake City High
Lake City High School
1,530 students
- Coeur D'alene
Coeur D'alene High School
1,526 students
- Woodland Middl
Woodland Middle School
747 students
- Canfield Middl
Canfield Middle School
746 students
- Lakes Magnet S 539
Lakes Magnet School
539 students
- This school 518
Skyway Elementary School
518 students
What this shows Skyway Elementary School reports 518 students on the CCD universe file.
How Skyway Elementary School compares
Skyway Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Idaho and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Idaho | Idaho avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.2:1 | ▼ 5% | 17.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 18.6% | ▼ 37% | 29.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 518 | top 23% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.2:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
518
Bigger than 64% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
18.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% below the Idaho average of 29.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.2:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 45% in Idaho - lower ratio than 55% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$10,869
per pupil, district-wide
- below Idaho avg of $12,445
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 86.3%
Hispanic or Latino 9.7%
Two or More 2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
African American 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 86.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.5, Skyway Elementary School is less mixed than the Idaho school average of 36.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Coeur D'alene District reports $10,869 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Skyway Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake City High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Coeur D'alene High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Woodland Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Canfield Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lakes Magnet School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Skyway Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,526
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 747
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 746
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 539
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
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 (~518 students)
Frequently asked questions about Skyway Elementary School
How many students attend Skyway Elementary School?
Skyway Elementary School has 518 students enrolled. It is a public school in Coeur D'alene, ID. CCD year-over-year: 592 (2022-23) → 551 (2023-24), down 41.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Skyway Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Skyway Elementary School is 16.2:1, which is 5% lower than the Idaho average of 17.1:1 and 3% 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 Skyway Elementary School?
18.6% of students at Skyway Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Idaho average of 29.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Skyway Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Skyway Elementary School is White at 86.3% of enrollment, in Coeur D'alene, ID.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Skyway Elementary School?
Skyway Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher 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 Skyway Elementary School rank among schools in Coeur D'alene?
By Resource Investment Index, Skyway Elementary School ranks #2 of 9 schools in Coeur D'alene, ID. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Coeur D'alene on the city page.
What other schools are in Coeur D'alene District?
Besides Skyway Elementary School, Coeur D'alene District also operates Lake City High School (1,530 students), Coeur D'alene High School (1,526 students), and Woodland Middle School (747 students). See the Coeur D'alene District district page for the complete list.