Rolling Hills Elementary School

5756 South Biscay Circle
Aurora, CO 80015
(School attendance zone shown in map)
9/
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Top 20%
Serving 552 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Rolling Hills Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (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 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 552 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 38%
  • : Top 20% in CO
  • : 55% (Top 20%)
  • : 62% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Rolling Hills Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Rolling Hills Elementary School's student population of 552 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
552 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
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School Rankings

Rolling Hills 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 Rolling Hills Elementary School is 0.58, 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.
This School
State Level (CO)
#225 out of 1779 schools
(Top 20%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Rolling Hills Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
55%
32%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Rolling 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 2021-22 school year data.
62%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Rolling 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 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
16:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Rolling Hills Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
1%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Rolling Hills Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
10%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Rolling Hills Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
13%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Rolling Hills Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
6%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Rolling Hills Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
62%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Rolling Hills Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Rolling Hills Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Rolling Hills Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Colorado.
0.58
This chart displays the diversity score of Rolling Hills Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Rolling Hills Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Rolling Hills Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Rolling Hills Elementary School's ranking?
Rolling Hills Elementary School is ranked #225 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Rolling Hills Elementary School often compared to?
Rolling Hills Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Indian Ridge Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 62% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Rolling Hills Elementary School?
552 students attend Rolling Hills Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Rolling Hills Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rolling Hills Elementary School?
Rolling Hills Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What grades does Rolling Hills Elementary School offer ?
Rolling Hills Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Rolling Hills Elementary School part of?
Rolling Hills Elementary School is part of Cherry Creek School District No. 5 In The County Of Arapah.
In what neighborhood is Rolling Hills Elementary School located?
Rolling Hills Elementary School is located in the High Point neighborhood of Aurora, CO.

School Calendar

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Date
No School ~ Thanksgiving Break ~ All Schools
November 28, 2024 (Thursday)
No School ~ Spring Break ~ All Schools
March 17, 2025 (Monday)
Last day of School ~ All Schools
May 23, 2025 (Friday)
No School Fall Break ~ All Schools
October 13, 2025 (Monday)

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 552 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 38%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 55% (Top 20%)
  • : 62% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

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