Serving 588 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Red Hawk Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 57% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (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 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 588 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 57% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Red Hawk Elementary serves the southeastern part of Erie, CO, covering an area of approximately 3 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 5-10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 1.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Red Hawk 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
Red Hawk Elementary School's student population of 588 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
588 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2021
School Calendar
Campus Size
10 acres
School Rankings
Red Hawk Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Red Hawk Elementary School is 0.35, 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
#201 out of 1748 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
33%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
6%
3%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
8%
37%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
White
80%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)15.5%
33.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
39%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Red and White
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Red Hawk Elementary School's ranking?
Red Hawk Elementary School is ranked #201 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Red Hawk Elementary School often compared to?
Red Hawk Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Erie Elementary School, Aspen Ridge Preparatory School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
57% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 65% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Red Hawk Elementary School?
588 students attend Red Hawk Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Red Hawk Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Red Hawk Elementary School?
Red Hawk Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Red Hawk Elementary School offer ?
Red Hawk Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Red Hawk Elementary School part of?
Red Hawk Elementary School is part of St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1j.
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