Cheyenne Mountain Elementary School

Cheyenne Mountain School District No. 12 in the county of E

5250 FARTHING DRIVE
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80906

324 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Cheyenne Mountain Elementary School (CMES), located at 5250 Farthing Drive in Colorado Springs, is a cornerstone of the highly regarded Cheyenne Mountain School District 12. Serving students from kindergarten through sixth grade, the school is well-known for its commitment to academic excellence and a robust, well-rounded curriculum. It maintains a strong reputation for high standardized test scores and a supportive learning environment, often characterized by small class sizes and a dedicated faculty focused on meeting the diverse needs of its student body.

Beyond its academic rigor, Cheyenne Mountain Elementary emphasizes the development of the "whole child" by fostering a strong sense of community and school spirit. The school benefits from active parent involvement and a collaborative atmosphere that encourages student participation in various extracurricular activities, enrichment programs, and character-building initiatives. Its location in the scenic foothills of the Cheyenne Mountain area provides a distinctive setting, contributing to a close-knit neighborhood feel that is highly valued by families within the district.

324

Total Students

21.3

Full-Time Teachers

15.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

10.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Cheyenne Mountain Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	236
Hispanic	35
Black	6
Asian	13
Two or More	34

White
236 (72.8%)
Hispanic
35 (10.8%)
Two or More
34 (10.5%)
Asian
13 (4.0%)
Black
6 (1.9%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Cheyenne Mountain School District No. 12 in the county of E
Phone:	(719)576-3080
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	324
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	30
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	3

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 35

Grade 1 45

Grade 2 40

Grade 3 50

Grade 4 53

Grade 5 48

Grade 6 53