Timberline Elementary School

5500 South Killarney Street
Aurora, CO 80015
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
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Top 50%
Serving 576 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Timberline 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 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% 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: 576 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 48%
  • : Top 50% in CO
  • : 30-34% (Top 50%)
  • : 48% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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Attribute

School Overview

Timberline Elementary School's student population of 576 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
576 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Timberline 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 Timberline Elementary School is 0.67, which is more 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)
#747 out of 1779 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Timberline Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30-34%
32%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Timberline 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.
48%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Timberline 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
19:1
16:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Timberline 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 Timberline Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
6%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Timberline Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
19%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Timberline Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
11%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Timberline Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
52%
51%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Timberline 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 Timberline Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Colorado.
0.67
This chart displays the diversity score of Timberline 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
19%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Timberline 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
6%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Timberline 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 Timberline Elementary School's ranking?
Timberline Elementary School is ranked #747 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Timberline Elementary School often compared to?
Timberline Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Aspen Crossing Elementary School, Peakview Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Timberline Elementary School?
576 students attend Timberline Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Timberline Elementary School students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 11% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Timberline Elementary School?
Timberline Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What grades does Timberline Elementary School offer ?
Timberline Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Timberline Elementary School part of?
Timberline Elementary School is part of Cherry Creek School District No. 5 In The County Of Arapah.

School Calendar

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Event
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)

School Reviews

2   5/29/2021
My son review from the school of Timberline in Grapevine Tx did not approve him to past to the 2nd grade I feel because of virtual learning the child cannot be judged on that or either the standardized test. I feel like it's very unfair for a CHILD to go through this .
- Posted by Parent - Glenda Mitchell

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 576 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 48%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 30-34% (Top 50%)
  • : 48% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

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