Serving 322 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Highland Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 60-64% (which was higher than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 60-64% (which was higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 was equal to the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Top Rankings
Highland Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
322 students
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)60-64%
32%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
16%
37%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
76%
49%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(21-22)14.3%
37.4%
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
39%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
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?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Highland Elementary School?
322 students attend Highland Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Highland Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hawaiian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Highland Elementary School?
Highland Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Highland Elementary School offer ?
Highland Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Highland Elementary School part of?
Highland Elementary School is part of Littleton School District No. 6 In The County Of Arapahoe.
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