Edwards Elementary School vs. Homestake Peak School
Should you attend Edwards Elementary School or Homestake Peak School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Edwards Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
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Attribute
Most improved public schools
Student Attention
Homestake Peak School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
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Attribute
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 292 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Edwards Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 500 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Homestake Peak School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 18% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
PK-8
Total Students
292 students
500 students
% Male | % Female
47% | 53%
49% | 51%
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
44 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1115 out of 1779 schools in CO
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1134 out of 1779 schools in CO
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
18%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
n/a
25-29%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
-
25
Kindergarten Students
52
29
Grade 1 Students
54
45
Grade 2 Students
48
34
Grade 3 Students
43
27
Grade 4 Students
52
41
Grade 5 Students
43
37
Grade 6 Students
-
68
Grade 7 Students
-
79
Grade 8 Students
-
115
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
1%
% Hispanic
73%
67%
% Black
n/a
1%
% White
24%
30%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
1%
Diversity Score
0.41
0.47
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
13%
