Serving 462 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Wildcat Mountain Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 462 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 28%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Wildcat Mountain 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
Wildcat Mountain Elementary School's student population of 462 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
462 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Wildcat Mountain Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,734 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wildcat Mountain Elementary School is 0.46, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#134 out of 1734 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
8%
3%
Hispanic
9%
35%
Black
n/a
4%
White
72%
52%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
4%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
1%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wildcat Mountain Elementary School's ranking?
Wildcat Mountain Elementary School is ranked #134 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Wildcat Mountain Elementary School often compared to?
Wildcat Mountain Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Redstone Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CO state average).
How many students attend Wildcat Mountain Elementary School?
462 students attend Wildcat Mountain Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Wildcat Mountain Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wildcat Mountain Elementary School?
Wildcat Mountain Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Wildcat Mountain Elementary School offer ?
Wildcat Mountain Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Wildcat Mountain Elementary School part of?
Wildcat Mountain Elementary School is part of Douglas County School District No. Re 1.
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