Peakview Elementary School
Tel:
(720)886-3100
- Peakview Elementary School serves 644 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 47% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 58% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 42%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 17:1.
- Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 47%.
Top Placements
Peakview Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Peakview Elementary School's student population of 644 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 32 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 644 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 32 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Peakview Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 20:1 has decreased from 21:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Peakview Elementary School is 0.55, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.39. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CO) |
| Overall School Rank | #421 out of 1,704 schools (Top 30%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 47% | 33% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 58% | 42% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 20:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 4% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 18% | 34% |
| Black | 7% | 5% |
| White | 64% | 53% |
| Two or more races | 7% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.55 | 0.39 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 15% | 35% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Cherry Creek No. 5 in the county of Arapah School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CO Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Peakview Elementary School is Eaglecrest High School (1.2 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Sky Vista Middle School (1.0 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Heritage Heights Academy (0.5 miles away)
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- Aurora Heritage Heights Academy Charter School
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(720)886-3700 0.8 PK-5 606 - Aurora Rolling Hills Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 601 students
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Aurora, CO 80015
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