Western Hills Elementary School serves 630 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 was higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
630 students
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
88%
36%
Black
1%
5%
White
9%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Western Hills Elementary School?
630 students attend Western Hills Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Western Hills Elementary School students are Hispanic, 9% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Western Hills Elementary School?
Western Hills Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Western Hills Elementary School offer ?
Western Hills Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Western Hills Elementary School part of?
Western Hills Elementary School is part of Mapleton School District No. 1 In The County Of Adams & St.
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