Serving 649 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Mammoth Heights Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (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 35% 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-6
- Enrollment: 649 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 35%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 40% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 54% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mammoth Heights Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
Mammoth Heights Elementary School's student population of 649 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
649 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Mammoth Heights Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mammoth Heights Elementary School is 0.53, 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
#565 out of 1779 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
8%
3%
Hispanic
21%
35%
Black
1%
5%
White
65%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mammoth Heights Elementary School's ranking?
Mammoth Heights Elementary School is ranked #565 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Mammoth Heights Elementary School often compared to?
Mammoth Heights Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pine Grove Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Mammoth Heights Elementary School?
649 students attend Mammoth Heights Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Mammoth Heights Elementary School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mammoth Heights Elementary School?
Mammoth Heights Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What grades does Mammoth Heights Elementary School offer ?
Mammoth Heights Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Mammoth Heights Elementary School part of?
Mammoth Heights Elementary School is part of Douglas County School District No. Re 1.
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