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High Peaks Elementary School

3995 East Aurora Avenue
Boulder, CO 80303
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 1%
Serving 266 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 18:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 266 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 48%
  • : Top 1% in CO
  • : 85-89% (Top 1%)
  • : 85-89% (Top 1%)
  • 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

High Peaks 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
High Peaks Elementary School's student population of 266 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
266 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
15 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
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 0.65, 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.
This School
State Level (CO)
#6 out of 1779 schools
(Top 1%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of High Peaks Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
85-89%
32%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of High Peaks 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.
85-89%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of High Peaks 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 High Peaks 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 High Peaks Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2001-02 school year data.
Asian
25%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in High Peaks Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
7%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in High Peaks Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
1%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in High Peaks Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
52%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in High Peaks 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
15%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in High Peaks 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 High Peaks Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Colorado.
0.65
This chart displays the diversity score of High Peaks 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
8%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in High Peaks 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 High Peaks 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 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?
266 students attend High Peaks Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of High Peaks Elementary School students are White, 25% of students are Asian, 15% of students are Two or more races, 7% 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 18:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What grades does High Peaks Elementary School offer ?
High Peaks Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
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.

School Reviews
2   11/2/2021
I think that this school is home to me, ever since I came.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 266 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 48%
  • : Top 1%
  • : 85-89% (Top 1%)
  • : 85-89% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

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