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Red Sandstone Elementary School vs. Homestake Peak School

Should you attend Red Sandstone Elementary School or Homestake Peak School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Red Sandstone Elementary School
551 North Frontage Road
Vail, CO 81657
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Homestake Peak School
750 Eagle Road
Avon, CO 81620
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings
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Homestake Peak School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:

Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 255 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Red Sandstone Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher 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 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 450 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Homestake Peak 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 19% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-8
Total Students
255 students
450 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Red Sandstone Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Homestake Peak School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
45% | 55%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Red Sandstone Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Homestake Peak School.
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
37 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Red Sandstone Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Homestake Peak School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Red Sandstone Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Eagle County School District No. Re 50 and the state of Colorado, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Homestake Peak School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Eagle County School District No. Re 50 and the state of Colorado, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#591 out of 1748 schools in CO
(Top 50%)
#1125 out of 1748 schools in CO
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Red Sandstone Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Homestake Peak School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
35-39%
(Top 50% in CO)
19%
(Bottom 50% in CO)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Red Sandstone Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Eagle County School District No. Re 50 and Colorado public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Homestake Peak School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Eagle County School District No. Re 50 and Colorado public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
50-54%
(Top 30% in CO)(21-22 School Year Data)
37%
(Bottom 50% in CO)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Red Sandstone Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Eagle County School District No. Re 50 and Colorado public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Homestake Peak School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Eagle County School District No. Re 50 and Colorado public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
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25-29%
(Top 50% in CO)(20-21 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Red Sandstone Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Homestake Peak School by grade.
Pre-K Students
24
19
Kindergarten Students
42
27
Grade 1 Students
45
31
Grade 2 Students
46
46
Grade 3 Students
37
29
Grade 4 Students
41
28
Grade 5 Students
20
41
Grade 6 Students
-
89
Grade 7 Students
-
62
Grade 8 Students
-
78

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Red Sandstone Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Eagle County School District No. Re 50 and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Homestake Peak School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Eagle County School District No. Re 50 and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2020-21 school year.
% Asian
2%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Red Sandstone Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Eagle County School District No. Re 50 and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Homestake Peak School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Eagle County School District No. Re 50 and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
30%
70%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Red Sandstone Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Eagle County School District No. Re 50 and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Homestake Peak School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Eagle County School District No. Re 50 and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Red Sandstone Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Eagle County School District No. Re 50 and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Homestake Peak School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Eagle County School District No. Re 50 and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
64%
25%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Red Sandstone Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Eagle County School District No. Re 50 and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Homestake Peak School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Eagle County School District No. Re 50 and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
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% Two or more races
3%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Red Sandstone Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Eagle County School District No. Re 50 and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Homestake Peak School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Eagle County School District No. Re 50 and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.50
0.45
This chart showcases the diversity score of Red Sandstone Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Eagle County School District No. Re 50 and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Homestake Peak School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Eagle County School District No. Re 50 and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
45%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Red Sandstone Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Eagle County School District No. Re 50 and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Homestake Peak School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Eagle County School District No. Re 50 and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
12%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Red Sandstone Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Eagle County School District No. Re 50 and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Homestake Peak School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Eagle County School District No. Re 50 and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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