Serving 802 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Altitude 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 56% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 32%). 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 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 802 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 45%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 56% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Altitude Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Altitude Elementary School's student population of 802 students has grown by 40% over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has grown by 50% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
802 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
School Rankings
Altitude Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Altitude Elementary School is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#203 out of 1779 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
9%
3%
Hispanic
16%
36%
Black
11%
5%
White
55%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Altitude Elementary School's ranking?
Altitude Elementary School is ranked #203 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Altitude Elementary School often compared to?
Altitude Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pine Ridge Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
56% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 65% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Altitude Elementary School?
802 students attend Altitude Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Altitude Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 9% of students are Asian, and 9% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Altitude Elementary School?
Altitude Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Altitude Elementary School offer ?
Altitude Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Altitude Elementary School part of?
Altitude Elementary School is part of Cherry Creek School District No. 5 In The County Of Arapah.
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