Serving 59 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Hi Plains 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 bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 60-79% (which was higher than the Colorado state average of 57%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 60-79% (which was approximately equal to the Colorado state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 was lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
59 students
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)60-79%
57%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)60-79%
69%
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
20%
36%
Black
3%
5%
White
75%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
19%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 57% CO state average), while 60-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% CO state average).
How many students attend Hi Plains Elementary School?
59 students attend Hi Plains Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Hi Plains Elementary School students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hi Plains Elementary School?
Hi Plains Elementary School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Hi Plains Elementary School offer ?
Hi Plains Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Hi Plains Elementary School part of?
Hi Plains Elementary School is part of Hi-Plains R-23 School District.
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