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#1366 of 1,815 schools in CO

Clear Sky Elementary

Elementary School · Douglas County School District No. Re 1 · Castle Rock, CO

A Douglas County School District No. Re 1 elementary school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.

1470 CLEAR SKY WAY, Castle Rock, CO 80109

  • Math 41% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 52% proficient (2021)
  • 17.5:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress3.6Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-4.38 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics6.7Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency41% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency52% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency47% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)51% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-4.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile52th
Resources & Environment5.6Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio17.5:1
District spending per student$12,942
Chronic Absenteeism21.7%

Students at Clear Sky Elementary score 46% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 51%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.

Math Proficiency41%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency52%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 6 points since 2019, to 41% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
97%
ELA
94%
2010
Math
94%
ELA
93%
2011
Math
73%
ELA
78%
2012
Math
77%
ELA
81%
2013
Math
78%
ELA
79%
2014
Math
32%
ELA
48%
2015
Math
31%
ELA
42%
2016
Math
31%
ELA
43%
2017
Math
36%
ELA
51%
2018
Math
35%
ELA
58%
2019
Math
35%
ELA
58%
2020*
Math
47%
ELA
52%
2021*
Math
47%
ELA
52%
2022
Math
41%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 64% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 27 test records from CO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

21.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Clear Sky Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Denver map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 4Car-Dependent
  • Bike 46Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated976/100K

Powered byWalk Score

FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Castle Rock), 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

$148,417

Median home value

$648,900

Median rent

$2,245/mo

College educated

56.6%

Homeownership

79.3%

Poverty rate

3.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 80109; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Soaring Hawk Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.3PK–60.9 mi440Compare →
Aspen View AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified7.6PK–81.3 mi973Compare →
Academy Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified6.3PK–81.8 mi582Compare →
Meadow View Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.4PK–61.9 mi497Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Douglas County School District No. Re 1

Schools in district
89
Rank in district
#82 of 88
District spending per student
$12,942NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
2.7%Census SAIPE · 2024

Clear Sky Elementary is listed in Douglas County School District No. Re 1; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Clear Sky Elementary

Clear Sky Elementary is a public elementary school in Castle Rock, CO, part of Douglas County School District No. Re 1, serving approximately 683 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 17.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,366 of 1,815 schools in CO.

State assessment records show 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Clear Sky Elementary

What grades does Clear Sky Elementary serve?

Clear Sky Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.

How many students attend Clear Sky Elementary?

Clear Sky Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 683 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Clear Sky Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Clear Sky Elementary is 17.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Clear Sky Elementary rank in CO?

Clear Sky Elementary ranks #1,366 of 1,815 schools in CO.

What is Clear Sky Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Clear Sky Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 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 Clear Sky Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Clear Sky Elementary has 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Is Clear Sky Elementary a charter school?

No, Clear Sky Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Clear Sky Elementary a Title I school?

No, Clear Sky Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Clear Sky Elementary?

21.7% of students at Clear Sky Elementary 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
Pre-K – 6th
Enrollment
683
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
39
Type
regular
Setting
Small Suburb
County
Douglas County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
21.7%
Area population (ZIP 80109)
27,795
Area average commute
27.5 min
Area median age
35.8
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • 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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • 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 80109; 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, 2009-2022, multi-year average, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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