Serving 247 students in grades Kindergarten-5, High Peaks Elementary School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85-89% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
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 Asian), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 247 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 52%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
High Peaks 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
High Peaks Elementary School's student population of 247 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
247 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
High Peaks Elementary School ranks within the top 1% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of High Peaks Elementary School is 0.67, 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
#6 out of 1779 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
27%
3%
Hispanic
8%
36%
Black
1%
5%
White
48%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
16%
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 High Peaks Elementary School's ranking?
High Peaks Elementary School is ranked #6 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are High Peaks Elementary School often compared to?
High Peaks Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bear Creek Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
85-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend High Peaks Elementary School?
247 students attend High Peaks Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of High Peaks Elementary School students are White, 27% of students are Asian, 16% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of High Peaks Elementary School?
High Peaks Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does High Peaks Elementary School offer ?
High Peaks Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is High Peaks Elementary School part of?
High Peaks Elementary School is part of Boulder Valley School District No. Re2.
In what neighborhood is High Peaks Elementary School located?
High Peaks Elementary School is located in the East Boulder neighborhood of Boulder, CO. There are 1 other public schools located in East Boulder.
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