Serving 355 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Highlands Elementary School ranks in the top 20% 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 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 355 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 32%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Highlands 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
Highlands Elementary School's student population of 355 students has grown by 42% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has grown by 21% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
355 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Highlands Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Highlands Elementary School is 0.50, 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
#180 out of 1779 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
7%
3%
Hispanic
18%
35%
Black
1%
5%
White
68%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Highlands Elementary School's ranking?
Highlands Elementary School is ranked #180 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Highlands Elementary School?
355 students attend Highlands Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Highlands Elementary School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Highlands Elementary School?
Highlands Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What grades does Highlands Elementary School offer ?
Highlands Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Highlands Elementary School part of?
Highlands Elementary School is part of St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1j.
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