Serving 627 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Black Forest Hills Elementary School ranks in the top 20% 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 45-49% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 627 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 39%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Black Forest Hills Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Black Forest Hills Elementary School's student population of 627 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
627 students
![This chart display total students of Black Forest Hills Elementary School by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart display total students of Black Forest Hills Elementary School by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/total_students/145000/144835/black-forest-hills-elementary-school-chart-7sWQ9e.png)
Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings
Black Forest Hills Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,734 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Black Forest Hills Elementary School is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#259 out of 1734 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
33%
![This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Black Forest Hills Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Colorado by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data. This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Black Forest Hills Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Colorado by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/math_percent/145000/144835/black-forest-hills-elementary-school-chart-7sWQAj.png)
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
47%
![This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Black Forest Hills Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Colorado by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data. This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Black Forest Hills Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Colorado by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/rla_percent/145000/144835/black-forest-hills-elementary-school-chart-baU240S.png)
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
![This chart display the percentage of American Indian students in Black Forest Hills Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data. This chart display the percentage of American Indian students in Black Forest Hills Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/american_indian_ethnicity/145000/144835/black-forest-hills-elementary-school-chart-zUe1gc.png)
Asian
10%
3%
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Hispanic
14%
35%
![This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Black Forest Hills Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Black Forest Hills Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/hispanic_students_ethnicity/145000/144835/black-forest-hills-elementary-school-chart-b0O6VAL.png)
Black
6%
4%
![This chart display the percentage of Black students in Black Forest Hills Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart display the percentage of Black students in Black Forest Hills Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/black_students_ethnicity/145000/144835/black-forest-hills-elementary-school-chart-bkkd5q1.png)
White
61%
52%
![This chart display the percentage of White students in Black Forest Hills Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart display the percentage of White students in Black Forest Hills Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/white_students_ethnicity/145000/144835/black-forest-hills-elementary-school-chart-1KNc4L.png)
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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![This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in CO. This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in CO.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/state_ethnicity_school/145000/144835/black-forest-hills-elementary-school-chart-bkkd5rT.png)
![This chart display the diversity score of Black Forest Hills Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart display the diversity score of Black Forest Hills Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/diversity_score/145000/144835/black-forest-hills-elementary-school-chart-dH1mHo.png)
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
30%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
6%
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School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Black Forest Hills Elementary School's ranking?
Black Forest Hills Elementary School is ranked #259 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Black Forest Hills Elementary School often compared to?
Black Forest Hills Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Coyote Hills Elementary School, Pine Ridge Elementary School, Buffalo Trail Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CO state average).
How many students attend Black Forest Hills Elementary School?
627 students attend Black Forest Hills Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Black Forest Hills Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Black Forest Hills Elementary School?
Black Forest Hills Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Black Forest Hills Elementary School offer ?
Black Forest Hills Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Black Forest Hills Elementary School part of?
Black Forest Hills Elementary School is part of Cherry Creek School District No. 5 In The County Of Arapah.
In what neighborhood is Black Forest Hills Elementary School located?
Black Forest Hills Elementary School is located in the Tallyns Reach neighborhood of Aurora, CO. There are 1 other public schools located in Tallyns Reach.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
Last day of School ~ All Schools
May 24, 2024 (Friday)
No School Fall Break ~ All Schools
October 14, 2024 (Monday)
No School ~ Thanksgiving Break ~ All Schools
November 28, 2024 (Thursday)
No School ~ Spring Break ~ All Schools
March 17, 2025 (Monday)
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