Serving 59 students in grades Prekindergarten-6,
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 48% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
59 students
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Students by Grade
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%
35%
Black
3%
4%
White
75%
52%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
19%
6%
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 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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