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High Peaks Elementary School

3995 East Aurora Avenue
Boulder, CO 80303
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Tel: (720) 561-6500
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High Peaks Elementary School serves 273 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
High Peaks Elementary School placed in the top 1% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-79% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 47%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 273 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 43%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 1% in CO
  • Math Proficiency
    : 70-79% (Top 1%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 80-84% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 1%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 1%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)

School Overview

High Peaks Elementary School's student population of 273 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Awards
 Blue Ribbon School - Selected in 2009, 2015, 2021
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
273 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

High Peaks Elementary School is ranked within the top 1% of all 1,734 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of High Peaks Elementary School is 0.61, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (CO)
Overall Testing Rank
#15 out of 1734 schools
(Top 1%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
33%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
47%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
24%
3%
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Hispanic
8%
34%
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Black
1%
5%
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White
57%
52%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.61
0.61
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Eligible for Free Lunch
5%
33%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in High Peaks Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Colorado by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
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School District Name
Boulder Valley School District No. Re2
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is High Peaks Elementary School's ranking?

High Peaks Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for: Highest overall rank (Top 1%), Highest math proficiency (Top 1%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%) and Most diverse schools (Top 20%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

70-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CO state average).

How many students attend High Peaks Elementary School?

273 students attend High Peaks Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

57% of High Peaks Elementary School students are White, 24% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.

What is the student:teacher ratio of High Peaks Elementary School?

High Peaks Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.

What grades does High Peaks Elementary School offer ?

High Peaks Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5

What school district is High Peaks Elementary School part of?

High Peaks Elementary School is part of Boulder Valley School District No. Re2.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 273 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 43%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 1%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 70-79% (Top 1%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 80-84% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

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