Serving 435 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Highline Community Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 435 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Highline Community Elementary School serves the northwest part of Aurora, CO, covering an area of approximately 1 square mile. The typical drive to the school is between 5 to 10 minutes, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being about 0.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Highline Community Elementary School's student population of 435 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
435 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Highline Community Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Highline Community Elementary School is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1565 out of 1748 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
33%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
5%
3%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
62%
37%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Black
14%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
White
9%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)43%
33.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
39%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. 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 is Highline Community Elementary School's ranking?
Highline Community Elementary School is ranked #1565 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Highline Community Elementary School?
435 students attend Highline Community Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Highline Community Elementary School students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Black, 9% of students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Highline Community Elementary School?
Highline Community Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Highline Community Elementary School offer ?
Highline Community Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Highline Community Elementary School part of?
Highline Community Elementary School is part of Cherry Creek School District No. 5 In The County Of Arapah.
In what neighborhood is Highline Community Elementary School located?
Highline Community Elementary School is located in the Expo Park neighborhood of Aurora, CO.
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