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High Peaks Elementary School

Summary:

High Peaks Elementary School is a highly-rated public elementary school in Boulder, Colorado, serving 266 students from kindergarten to 5th grade. It is part of the Boulder Valley School District, which is ranked 4th out of 116 districts in Colorado and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

High Peaks Elementary consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in Colorado, with over 88% of students proficient or better in both English Language Arts and Math across all grades. The school has a diverse student population, with a significant Asian student population (around 25%) and a mix of other racial/ethnic groups. High Peaks also has a strong Gifted and Talented program, ranking 2nd out of 91 Colorado elementary schools for this student group. The school maintains a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 15.7 to 17.4 students per teacher, and has a low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a relatively affluent student population.

When compared to other elementary schools in the Boulder Valley School District, High Peaks Elementary consistently outperforms its peers on CMAS tests, with significantly higher proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Math across all grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, High Peaks had an 88.1% proficiency rate in ELA and Math, compared to 63.2% and 53.5% for the district, respectively. The school's success can be attributed to a combination of factors, including effective teaching, a supportive community, and the resources available to the school and its students.


Detail:

Public K-5

 3995 East Aurora Avenue
       Boulder, CO  80303-2543

(720) 561-6500

District: Boulder Valley School District No. Re2

SchoolDigger Rank:
4th of 943 Colorado Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $17,400 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  17.4 Help
Number of students:  266

Racial breakdown:

White:
52.3%
Asian:
24.8%
Two or more races:
14.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  10.5% Help


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Compare Details High Peaks Elementary School ranks better than 99.6% of elementary schools in Colorado. It also ranks first among 32 ranked elementary schools in the Boulder Valley School District No. Re2! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 98.88. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details High Peaks Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Boulder Valley School District No. Re2.  (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at High Peaks Elementary School is $17,400. 29 elementary schools in the Boulder Valley School District No. Re2 spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

High Peaks Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks High Peaks Elementary School 4th of 943 Colorado public elementary schools. (See High Peaks Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Boulder Valley School District No. Re2:

SchoolDigger ranks Boulder Valley School District No. Re2 4th of 116 Colorado school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for High Peaks Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at High Peaks Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 94.60 9th 808 98.9%
2005 90.66 34th 823 95.9%
2006 91.43 31st 829 96.3%
2007 92.18 25th 852 97.1%
2008 93.72 10th 849 98.8%
2009 95.25 4th 872 99.5%
2010 93.39 18th 925 98.1%
2011 95.29 6th 935 99.4%
2012 93.23 21st 935 97.8%
2013 94.61 12th 954 98.7%
2014 95.10 10th 962 99.0%
2015 99.05 6th 938 99.4%
2016 98.45 7th 914 99.2%
2017 99.07 4th 929 99.6%
2018 98.48 8th 917 99.1%
2019 98.91 4th 965 99.6%
2021 98.00 7th 710 99.0%
2022 99.06 3rd 921 99.7%
2023 98.70 5th 933 99.5%
2024 98.88 4th 943 99.6%
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Rank History for Female students at High Peaks Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 93.61 22nd 690 96.8%
2019 96.41 12th 758 98.4%
2022 97.80 5th 595 99.2%
2023 97.36 9th 642 98.6%
2024 98.18 3rd 684 99.6%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at High Peaks Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.51 36th 84 57.1%
2019 49.73 72nd 110 34.5%
2024 78.34 2nd 91 97.8%
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Rank History for Male students at High Peaks Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 98.42 4th 693 99.4%
2019 98.84 3rd 764 99.6%
2022 98.34 4th 594 99.3%
2023 97.74 5th 649 99.2%
2024 97.55 5th 683 99.3%
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Rank History for White students at High Peaks Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 97.25 4th 596 99.3%
2021 93.52 10th 288 96.5%
2022 96.32 4th 454 99.1%
2023 92.25 22nd 525 95.8%
2024 94.24 13th 539 97.6%
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Data source: test scores: Colorado Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Colorado Department of Education

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Reviews:
by a parent
Sunday, April 30, 2017

Open Quote terrible school, a nightmare for anybody who is not a wealthy and well connected boulderite. Some teachers are ok. But some are simply horrible. My son was a student at this school for 4 years. I still have nightmares about the experience and know that others do too. Close Quote



Enrollment information for High Peaks Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1995 111 0 4 3 0 n/a n/a 0 118
1996 111 0 4 3 0 n/a n/a 0 118
1997 141 1 8 2 0 n/a n/a 0 152
1998 197 3 11 5 0 n/a n/a 0 216
1999 216 4 11 4 1 n/a n/a 0 236
2000 235 5 12 5 2 n/a n/a 0 259
2001 249 2 14 14 2 n/a n/a 0 281
2002 248 3 17 11 1 n/a n/a 0 280
2003 248 3 17 11 1 n/a n/a 0 280
2004 242 1 23 12 1 n/a n/a 0 279
2005 263 1 29 14 0 n/a n/a 0 307
2006 254 3 41 13 0 n/a n/a 0 311
2007 250 2 43 13 0 n/a n/a 0 308
2008 244 2 45 16 0 n/a n/a 0 307
2009 231 1 54 23 0 n/a n/a 0 309
2010 235 4 48 33 0 n/a n/a 0 320
2011 221 2 37 37 0 1 19 0 317
2012 216 2 38 39 0 1 17 0 313
2013 223 2 32 34 0 0 19 0 310
2014 231 0 31 28 0 0 18 0 308
2015 226 0 36 23 0 0 20 0 305
2016 236 1 52 21 0 0 18 0 328
2017 229 1 49 18 0 0 21 0 318
2018 216 2 54 14 0 0 25 0 311
2019 196 3 48 16 0 0 28 0 291
2020 181 6 62 23 0 0 24 0 296
2021 155 4 66 22 0 0 26 0 273
2022 143 4 64 14 0 0 34 0 259
2023 139 3 66 19 0 0 39 0 266

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at High Peaks Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1995 118 3.6 32.7 0
1996 118 3.6 32.7 0
1997 152 6.7 22.7 1.3
1998 216 7.9 27.3 2.8
1999 236 10.1 23.4 1.7
2000 259 11.9 21.8 3.9
2001 281 14.9 18.9 4.6
2002 280 16.2 17.3 4.6
2003 280 16.2 17.3 4.6
2004 279 15.9 17.5 3.6
2005 307 17.4 17.6 1.3
2006 311 17.2 18.1 5.1
2007 308 16.0 19.3 6.2
2008 307 15.8 19.4 5.9
2009 309 17.8 17.4 4.9
2010 320 16.7 19.0 6.9
2011 317 16.5 19.1 8.8
2012 313 16.7 18.6 11.2
2013 310 16.6 18.6 10.6
2014 308 16.0 19.1 10.4
2015 305 16.0 19.0 10.2
2016 328 15.0 21.8 9.1
2017 318 15.6 20.3 5.3
2018 311 13.7 22.5 5.5
2019 291 14.6 19.9 5.8
2020 296 16.7 17.6 6.8
2021 273 17.3 15.7 7
2022 259 16.4 15.7 5
2023 266 15.2 17.4 10.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio High Peaks Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1995 118 3.6 32.7 0
1996 118 3.6 32.7 0
1997 152 6.7 22.7 1.3
1998 216 7.9 27.3 2.8
1999 236 10.1 23.4 1.7
2000 259 11.9 21.8 3.9
2001 281 14.9 18.9 4.6
2002 280 16.2 17.3 4.6
2003 280 16.2 17.3 4.6
2004 279 15.9 17.5 3.6
2005 307 17.4 17.6 1.3
2006 311 17.2 18.1 5.1
2007 308 16.0 19.3 6.2
2008 307 15.8 19.4 5.9
2009 309 17.8 17.4 4.9
2010 320 16.7 19.0 6.9
2011 317 16.5 19.1 8.8
2012 313 16.7 18.6 11.2
2013 310 16.6 18.6 10.6
2014 308 16.0 19.1 10.4
2015 305 16.0 19.0 10.2
2016 328 15.0 21.8 9.1
2017 318 15.6 20.3 5.3
2018 311 13.7 22.5 5.5
2019 291 14.6 19.9 5.8
2020 296 16.7 17.6 6.8
2021 273 17.3 15.7 7
2022 259 16.4 15.7 5
2023 266 15.2 17.4 10.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for High Peaks Elementary School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $12,537
2020 $13,159
2021 $14,602
2022 $16,132
2023 $17,400

Data source: Colorado Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on High Peaks Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 4th of 965 Elementary schoolsRanks 5th of 933 Elementary schools
 0.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (High Peaks Elementary School)82.483.3
 0.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Boulder Valley School District No. Re2)59.258.5
 0.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)41.339.9
 1.4%
3rd Grade Math (High Peaks Elementary School)85.773.8
 11.9%
   3rd Grade Math (Boulder Valley School District No. Re2)54.860.2
 5.4%
   3rd Grade Math (Colorado)4140.4
 0.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (High Peaks Elementary School)85.593.8
 8.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Boulder Valley School District No. Re2)64.461.6
 2.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)4843.8
 4.2%
4th Grade Math (High Peaks Elementary School)76.485.7
 9.3%
   4th Grade Math (Boulder Valley School District No. Re2)49.349.9
 0.6%
   4th Grade Math (Colorado)33.632.7
 0.9%
5th Grade Science (High Peaks Elementary School)86.876.7
 10.1%
   5th Grade Science (Boulder Valley School District No. Re2)55.753.9
 1.8%
   5th Grade Science (Colorado)35.933.9
 2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (High Peaks Elementary School)92.395.5
 3.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Boulder Valley School District No. Re2)65.267
 1.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)48.447.8
 0.6%
5th Grade Math (High Peaks Elementary School)86.588.6
 2.1%
   5th Grade Math (Boulder Valley School District No. Re2)53.259.1
 5.9%
   5th Grade Math (Colorado)35.736.5
 0.8%
All Grades English Language Arts (High Peaks Elementary School)86.791
 4.3%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Boulder Valley School District No. Re2)61.160.8
 0.3%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Colorado)45.843.7
 2.1%
All Grades Math (High Peaks Elementary School)82.783
 0.3%
   All Grades Math (Boulder Valley School District No. Re2)5050.6
 0.6%
   All Grades Math (Colorado)34.732.9
 1.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students291266
 8.6%
African American33
American Indian00
Asian4866
 37.5%
Hispanic1619
 18.8%
Pacific Islander00
White196139
 29.1%
Two or More Races2839
 39.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients5.8%10.5%
 4.7%

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Frequently Asked Questions about High Peaks Elementary School

In the 2022-23 school year, 266 students attended High Peaks Elementary School.

Yes! High Peaks Elementary School is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 4th of 943 Colorado elementary schools.

Students at High Peaks Elementary School are 52% White, 25% Asian, 15% Two or more races, 7% Hispanic, 1% African American.


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