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Altitude Elementary School

27300 East Southshore Drive
Aurora, CO 80016
9/
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Top 20%
Serving 735 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 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 735 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 42%
  • : Top 20% in CO
  • : 56% (Top 10%)
  • : 65% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Altitude Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Altitude Elementary School's student population of 735 students has grown by 29% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has grown by 40% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
735 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">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 0.62, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CO)
#203 out of 1779 schools
(Top 20%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Altitude Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
56%
32%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Altitude Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
65%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Altitude Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
16:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Altitude Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Altitude Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Asian
8%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Altitude Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
17%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Altitude Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
9%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Altitude Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
58%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Altitude Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Altitude Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Altitude Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Colorado.
0.62
This chart displays the diversity score of Altitude Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
5%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Altitude Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Altitude Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>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?
735 students attend Altitude Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Altitude Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 8% of students are Asian, and 8% 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 16:1.
What grades does Altitude Elementary School offer ?
Altitude Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
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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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 735 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 42%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 56% (Top 10%)
  • : 65% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

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