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#254 of 719 schools in ID

Top 35% in state

Skyway Elementary School

Elementary School · Coeur D'alene District · Coeur D'alene, ID

A Coeur D'alene District elementary school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.

6621 COURCELLES PARKWAY, Coeur D'alene, ID 83815

  • Math 51% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 58% proficient (2022)
  • 18.4:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.7Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.52 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics7.9Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency51% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency58% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency55% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)49% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+5.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile69th
Resources & Environment6.7Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio18.4:1
District spending per student$10,869
Chronic Absenteeism20.1%

Students at Skyway Elementary School score 54% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. ID average.

Math Proficiency51%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency58%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 37 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 55% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
90%
ELA
92%
2010
Math
93%
ELA
93%
2011
Math
92%
ELA
92%
2012
Math
90%
ELA
92%
2013
Math
75%
ELA
75%
2014
Math
52%
ELA
59%
2015
Math
58%
ELA
61%
2016
Math
59%
ELA
60%
2017
Math
62%
ELA
63%
2018
Math
55%
ELA
62%
2019
Math
55%
ELA
62%
2020*
Math
46%
ELA
56%
2021*
Math
46%
ELA
56%
2022
Math
51%
ELA
58%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 66% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 70% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

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

Based on 28 test records from ID state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

31%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Skyway 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 7Car-Dependent
  • Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,206/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Coeur D'alene), 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

$77,139

Median home value

$472,300

Median rent

$1,445/mo

College educated

32.6%

Homeownership

68%

Poverty rate

5.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 83815; 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
Holy Family Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition6.0privatePK–80.8 mi182Compare →
Northwest Expedition AcademyEnrollment path unverified8.5PK–50.8 mi373Compare →
Christian Center SchoolPrivate · tuition6.4privatePK–121.2 mi205Compare →
Coeur D'alene Early Childhood Lerning CenterEnrollment path unverified5.7PK1.2 mi61Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

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

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Coeur D'alene District

Schools in district
20
Rank in district
#11 of 18
District spending per student
$10,869NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
8.3%Census SAIPE · 2024

Skyway Elementary School is listed in COEUR D'ALENE DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Skyway Elementary School

Skyway Elementary School is a public elementary school in Coeur D'alene, ID, part of Coeur D'alene District, serving approximately 551 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 18.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #254 of 719 schools in ID. State assessment records show 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Skyway Elementary School

What grades does Skyway Elementary School serve?

Skyway Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Skyway Elementary School?

Skyway Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 551 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Skyway Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Skyway Elementary School is 18.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Skyway Elementary School rank in ID?

Skyway Elementary School ranks #254 of 719 schools in ID.

What is Skyway Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Skyway Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 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 Skyway Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Skyway Elementary School has 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Skyway Elementary School a charter school?

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

Is Skyway Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Skyway Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Skyway Elementary School?

31.0% of students at Skyway 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
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
551
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
30
Type
regular
Setting
Small City
County
Kootenai County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
20.1%
Area population (ZIP 83815)
39,993
Area average commute
18.7 min
Area median age
40.3
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 · 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.
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 83815; 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; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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