Serving 683 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Clear Sky Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 49% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 683 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 31%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 49% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Clear Sky Elementary School's student population of 683 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
683 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Year Founded
2008
School Calendar
School Mascot
Baxter The Bison
School Rankings
Clear Sky Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Clear Sky Elementary School is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#526 out of 1748 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
21%
36%
Black
1%
5%
White
69%
50%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Baxter The Bison
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Clear Sky Elementary School's ranking?
Clear Sky Elementary School is ranked #526 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Clear Sky Elementary School often compared to?
Clear Sky Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Soaring Hawk Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Clear Sky Elementary School?
683 students attend Clear Sky Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Clear Sky Elementary School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Clear Sky Elementary School?
Clear Sky Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Clear Sky Elementary School offer ?
Clear Sky Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Clear Sky Elementary School part of?
Clear Sky Elementary School is part of Douglas County School District No. Re 1.
In what neighborhood is Clear Sky Elementary School located?
Clear Sky Elementary School is located in the The Meadows neighborhood of Castle Rock, CO. There are 4 other public schools located in The Meadows.
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