Serving 385 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Lone Tree Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 385 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lone Tree Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Lone Tree Elementary School's student population of 385 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
385 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Lone Tree Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lone Tree Elementary School is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#77 out of 1779 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
9%
3%
Hispanic
10%
36%
Black
n/a
5%
White
70%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lone Tree Elementary School's ranking?
Lone Tree Elementary School is ranked #77 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Lone Tree Elementary School often compared to?
Lone Tree Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Eagle Ridge Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Lone Tree Elementary School?
385 students attend Lone Tree Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Lone Tree Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are Hispanic, and 9% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lone Tree Elementary School?
Lone Tree Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Lone Tree Elementary School offer ?
Lone Tree Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lone Tree Elementary School part of?
Lone Tree Elementary School is part of Douglas County School District No. Re 1.
School Reviews
5 2/17/2011
This is a Wounderful School.My daughter is in 5th grade.No bully's and a she is very happy.Thank God I found LTE.
Kris
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