Serving 324 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Cheyenne Mountain Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 324 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cheyenne Mountain Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Cheyenne Mountain Elementary School's student population of 324 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
324 students
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Year Founded
1905
Campus Size
50 acres
School Motto
'Truth and Honor'
Average Class Size
15 students
School Rankings
Cheyenne Mountain Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cheyenne Mountain Elementary School is 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#69 out of 1748 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
3%
Hispanic
11%
37%
Black
2%
5%
White
73%
49%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Cheyenne Mountain School District No. 12 In The County Of E
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wild Boars
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cheyenne Mountain Elementary School's ranking?
Cheyenne Mountain Elementary School is ranked #69 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Cheyenne Mountain Elementary School often compared to?
Cheyenne Mountain Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pinon Valley Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Cheyenne Mountain Elementary School?
324 students attend Cheyenne Mountain Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Cheyenne Mountain Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cheyenne Mountain Elementary School?
Cheyenne Mountain Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Cheyenne Mountain Elementary School offer ?
Cheyenne Mountain Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Cheyenne Mountain Elementary School part of?
Cheyenne Mountain Elementary School is part of Cheyenne Mountain School District No. 12 In The County Of E.
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