Black Forest Hills Elementary School vs. Buffalo Trail Elementary School
Should I attend Black Forest Hills Elementary School or Buffalo Trail Elementary School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Black Forest Hills Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Buffalo Trail Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 627 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Black Forest Hills Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 570 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Buffalo Trail Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Colorado state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-6
Total Students
627 students
570 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
37 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#259 out of 1734 schools in CO
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#639 out of 1734 schools in CO
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
40-44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
45-49%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
100
-
Kindergarten Students
74
90
Grade 1 Students
78
87
Grade 2 Students
93
95
Grade 3 Students
91
104
Grade 4 Students
80
94
Grade 5 Students
111
100
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
n/a
% Asian
10%
8%
% Hispanic
14%
19%
% Black
6%
12%
% White
61%
48%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
12%
Diversity Score
0.59
0.71
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
19%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%