Excellent
#87 of 1,815 schools in CO
Top 5% in state
Cheyenne Mountain Elementary School
Elementary School · Cheyenne Mountain School District No. 12 in the County of E · Colorado Springs, CO
A Cheyenne Mountain School District No. 12 in the County of E elementary school where students score 11 points above what's typical for similar communities.
5250 FARTHING DRIVE, Colorado Springs, CO 80906
- Math 73% vs CO 38% (2025)
- Reading 65% vs CO 45% (2025)
- 16.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Cheyenne Mountain Elementary School score 69% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 58%).
2025 CMAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2020, to 69% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 79% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 79% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 37 test records from CO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
9.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Cheyenne Mountain Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 17Car-Dependent
- Transit 9Minimal Transit
- Bike 6Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,194/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Colorado Springs), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$88,047
Median home value
$543,400
Median rent
$1,634/mo
College educated
49.1%
Homeownership
63.5%
Poverty rate
8.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 80906; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pinon Valley Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | K–6 | 0.6 mi | 327 | Compare → |
| Mountainside Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | K–5 | 1.2 mi | 354 | Compare → |
| Otero Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.4 | PK–5 | 1.2 mi | 338 | Compare → |
| Abrams Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.1 | K–5 | 1.3 mi | 403 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Cheyenne Mountain School District No. 12 in the County of E
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #3 of 8
- District spending per student
- $13,252NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 4.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Cheyenne Mountain Elementary School is listed in Cheyenne Mountain School District No. 12 in the county of E; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Cheyenne Mountain Elementary School
Cheyenne Mountain Elementary School is a public elementary school in Colorado Springs, CO, part of Cheyenne Mountain School District No. 12 in the County of E, serving approximately 327 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 16.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 out of 10 and ranks #87 of 1,815 schools in CO. State assessment records show 79% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 79% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Cheyenne Mountain Elementary School
What grades does Cheyenne Mountain Elementary School serve?
Cheyenne Mountain Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Cheyenne Mountain Elementary School?
Cheyenne Mountain Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 327 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cheyenne Mountain Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cheyenne Mountain Elementary School is 16.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Cheyenne Mountain Elementary School rank in CO?
Cheyenne Mountain Elementary School ranks #87 of 1,815 schools in CO.
What is Cheyenne Mountain Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Cheyenne Mountain Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Cheyenne Mountain Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Cheyenne Mountain Elementary School has 79% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 79% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Cheyenne Mountain Elementary School a charter school?
No, Cheyenne Mountain Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Cheyenne Mountain Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Cheyenne Mountain Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Cheyenne Mountain Elementary School?
9.2% of students at Cheyenne Mountain Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 6th
- Enrollment
- 327
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- El Paso County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 10.7%
- Phone
- (719) 576-3080
- Area population (ZIP 80906)
- 37,403
- Area average commute
- 21.4 min
- Area median age
- 40.4
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 CMAS · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 CMAS · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 80906; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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