Timberline Elementary School

Summary:

Timberline Elementary School is a public elementary school in Centennial, Colorado, serving 576 students in grades PK-5. It is part of the Cherry Creek School District No. 5, which is ranked 28 out of 116 school districts in the state.

Timberline has a more diverse student population compared to nearby schools, with higher percentages of African American (11.28%) and Hispanic (19.27%) students. However, the school's academic performance, as measured by CMAS test scores, is generally lower than the district and state averages across various subjects and grade levels. For example, in 2023-2024, Timberline's proficiency rates in CMAS English Language Arts and Math were 35.6% and 32.9%, respectively, compared to the district's 48.3% and 40.8%, and the state's 44.1% and 34.2%. Timberline also has a higher student-teacher ratio of 19.1 and a higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (24.65%) compared to nearby schools.

Timberline's academic performance and statewide ranking have declined over the years, from 216 out of 929 Colorado elementary schools in 2016-2017 to 558 out of 943 in 2023-2024. This suggests that the school's performance has not kept pace with the state's overall improvement in academic achievement. Compared to nearby schools like Rolling Hills Elementary and Trails West Elementary, Timberline's CMAS proficiency rates are significantly lower, indicating that the school faces challenges in improving student outcomes.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 5500 South Killarney Street
       Centennial, CO  80015-3666


(720) 886-3200

District: Cherry Creek School District No. 5

SchoolDigger Rank:
558th of 943 Colorado Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,917 Help


Students who attend Timberline Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Thunder Ridge Middle School
High:    Eaglecrest High School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.0 Help
Number of students:  506

Racial breakdown:

White:
51.6%
Hispanic:
18.8%
Two or more races:
13.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  33.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Timberline Elementary School ranks worse than 59.2% of elementary schools in Colorado. It also ranks 32nd among 46 ranked elementary schools in the Cherry Creek School District No. 5. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 35.54. (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 Student population at Timberline Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (51.6%), Hispanic (18.8%), two or more races (13.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 33.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Timberline Elementary School is 16. 34 elementary schools in the Cherry Creek School District No. 5 have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Timberline Elementary School is $13,917. 37 elementary schools in the Cherry Creek School District No. 5 spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Timberline Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Timberline Elementary School 558th of 943 Colorado public elementary schools. (See Timberline Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Cherry Creek School District No. 5:

SchoolDigger ranks Cherry Creek School District No. 5 28th of 116 Colorado school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Timberline Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Timberline Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 65.94 294th 808 63.6%
2005 65.18 315th 823 61.7%
2006 59.62 374th 829 54.9%
2007 62.55 345th 852 59.5%
2008 61.83 349th 849 58.9%
2009 57.86 400th 872 54.1%
2010 64.10 360th 925 61.1%
2011 65.43 339th 935 63.7%
2012 66.76 332nd 935 64.5%
2013 65.79 331st 954 65.3%
2014 66.31 315th 962 67.3%
2015 69.49 249th 938 73.5%
2016 78.28 162nd 914 82.3%
2017 74.47 216th 929 76.7%
2018 67.66 261st 917 71.5%
2019 61.77 346th 965 64.1%
2021 50.23 380th 710 46.5%
2022 50.95 423rd 921 54.1%
2023 34.40 562nd 933 39.8%
2024 35.54 558th 943 40.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Timberline Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.79 85th 308 72.4%
2019 59.11 112th 332 66.3%
2023 38.93 168th 265 36.6%
2024 42.76 208th 365 43.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Timberline Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.78 272nd 690 60.6%
2019 52.18 331st 758 56.3%
2021 41.53 252nd 351 28.2%
2022 36.99 365th 595 38.7%
2023 29.24 445th 642 30.7%
2024 31.48 459th 684 32.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Timberline Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.17 211th 693 69.6%
2019 57.58 289th 764 62.2%
2021 39.17 265th 352 24.7%
2022 45.44 315th 594 47.0%
2023 23.66 496th 649 23.6%
2024 23.26 500th 683 26.8%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Timberline Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.07 85th 172 50.6%
2019 63.74 73rd 270 73.0%
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Rank History for White students at Timberline Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.02 163rd 337 51.6%
2019 47.02 311th 596 47.8%
2021 21.51 264th 288 8.3%
2022 29.96 352nd 454 22.5%
2023 16.78 473rd 525 9.9%
2024 15.38 488th 539 9.5%
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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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Enrollment information for Timberline Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 401 26 16 21 1 n/a n/a 0 465
1989 450 25 11 25 1 n/a n/a 0 512
1990 541 28 12 31 2 n/a n/a 0 614
1991 639 24 13 36 3 n/a n/a 0 715
1992 541 21 14 39 2 n/a n/a 0 617
1993 539 17 9 32 6 n/a n/a 0 603
1994 594 16 12 40 4 n/a n/a 0 666
1995 655 31 17 44 2 n/a n/a 0 749
1996 655 31 17 44 2 n/a n/a 0 749
1997 667 32 27 39 1 n/a n/a 0 766
1998 662 31 40 42 0 n/a n/a 0 775
1999 726 43 47 63 0 n/a n/a 0 879
2000 529 39 43 43 0 n/a n/a 0 654
2001 508 44 45 26 0 n/a n/a 0 623
2002 642 66 57 60 4 n/a n/a 0 829
2003 642 66 57 60 4 n/a n/a 0 829
2004 595 68 63 64 0 n/a n/a 0 790
2005 591 69 63 66 0 n/a n/a 0 789
2006 546 63 53 69 0 n/a n/a 0 731
2007 560 60 53 76 1 n/a n/a 0 750
2008 557 60 54 62 1 n/a n/a 0 734
2009 589 70 52 73 1 n/a n/a 0 785
2010 574 63 55 59 3 n/a n/a 0 754
2011 453 45 44 104 1 3 34 0 684
2012 442 40 41 103 0 1 39 0 666
2013 441 34 43 107 1 3 38 0 667
2014 407 30 39 107 2 3 47 0 635
2015 419 38 43 98 3 3 51 0 655
2016 433 39 44 104 2 3 46 0 671
2017 420 40 44 103 4 2 53 0 666
2018 374 38 55 110 6 2 59 0 644
2019 340 32 52 115 5 1 62 0 607
2020 359 34 52 109 4 0 55 0 613
2021 317 44 45 110 2 4 54 0 576
2022 311 57 37 92 4 3 62 0 566
2023 297 65 34 111 5 0 64 0 576
2024 261 52 27 95 3 0 68 0 506

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 Timberline Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 465 27.1 17.1 n/a
1989 512 29.2 17.5 0.8
1990 614 33.1 18.5 2.9
1991 715 39.3 18.1 1.8
1992 617 33.7 18.3 2.4
1993 603 30.8 19.6 3.6
1994 666 34.2 19.5 2.1
1995 749 39.4 19.0 1.5
1996 749 39.4 19.0 1.5
1997 766 39.0 19.6 1
1998 775 39.2 19.8 1.7
1999 879 43.4 20.3 1
2000 654 38.6 16.9 5.5
2001 623 38.6 16.1 4.8
2002 829 43.9 18.9 6.8
2003 829 43.9 18.9 6.8
2004 790 42.8 18.5 8.4
2005 789 43.1 18.3 8.7
2006 731 43.9 16.7 8.5
2007 750 43.1 17.4 12.4
2008 734 39.5 18.6 11.3
2009 785 39.8 19.7 12.4
2010 754 40.6 18.5 14.9
2011 684 40.1 17.0 20
2012 666 34.3 19.4 18.3
2013 667 34.7 19.1 16.2
2014 635 35.9 17.6 19.2
2015 655 35.0 18.7 18.5
2016 671 34.0 19.7 20.1
2017 666 34.5 19.2 22.4
2018 644 34.8 18.5 25.2
2019 607 30.6 19.8 23.7
2020 613 31.5 19.4 21.9
2021 576 28.9 19.9 25.2
2022 566 32.1 17.6 22.4
2023 576 30.0 19.1 24.7
2024 506 31.6 16.0 33.4

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 Timberline Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 465 27.1 17.1 n/a
1989 512 29.2 17.5 0.8
1990 614 33.1 18.5 2.9
1991 715 39.3 18.1 1.8
1992 617 33.7 18.3 2.4
1993 603 30.8 19.6 3.6
1994 666 34.2 19.5 2.1
1995 749 39.4 19.0 1.5
1996 749 39.4 19.0 1.5
1997 766 39.0 19.6 1
1998 775 39.2 19.8 1.7
1999 879 43.4 20.3 1
2000 654 38.6 16.9 5.5
2001 623 38.6 16.1 4.8
2002 829 43.9 18.9 6.8
2003 829 43.9 18.9 6.8
2004 790 42.8 18.5 8.4
2005 789 43.1 18.3 8.7
2006 731 43.9 16.7 8.5
2007 750 43.1 17.4 12.4
2008 734 39.5 18.6 11.3
2009 785 39.8 19.7 12.4
2010 754 40.6 18.5 14.9
2011 684 40.1 17.0 20
2012 666 34.3 19.4 18.3
2013 667 34.7 19.1 16.2
2014 635 35.9 17.6 19.2
2015 655 35.0 18.7 18.5
2016 671 34.0 19.7 20.1
2017 666 34.5 19.2 22.4
2018 644 34.8 18.5 25.2
2019 607 30.6 19.8 23.7
2020 613 31.5 19.4 21.9
2021 576 28.9 19.9 25.2
2022 566 32.1 17.6 22.4
2023 576 30.0 19.1 24.7
2024 506 31.6 16.0 33.4

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Timberline Elementary School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $11,404
2020 $11,403
2021 $11,019
2022 $13,288
2023 $13,917

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Timberline 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 346th of 965 Elementary schoolsRanks 562nd of 933 Elementary schools
 24.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Timberline Elementary School)53.637.8
 15.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Cherry Creek School District No. 5)48.546.1
 2.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)41.339.9
 1.4%
3rd Grade Math (Timberline Elementary School)54.837.8
 17%
   3rd Grade Math (Cherry Creek School District No. 5)49.947.8
 2.1%
   3rd Grade Math (Colorado)4140.4
 0.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Timberline Elementary School)62.431.2
 31.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Cherry Creek School District No. 5)53.949.3
 4.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)4843.8
 4.2%
4th Grade Math (Timberline Elementary School)38.416.9
 21.5%
   4th Grade Math (Cherry Creek School District No. 5)39.636.4
 3.2%
   4th Grade Math (Colorado)33.632.7
 0.9%
5th Grade Science (Timberline Elementary School)33.729
 4.7%
   5th Grade Science (Cherry Creek School District No. 5)41.139.4
 1.7%
   5th Grade Science (Colorado)35.933.9
 2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Timberline Elementary School)44.641
 3.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Cherry Creek School District No. 5)51.854.9
 3.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)48.447.8
 0.6%
5th Grade Math (Timberline Elementary School)38.628.6
 10%
   5th Grade Math (Cherry Creek School District No. 5)42.142.7
 0.6%
   5th Grade Math (Colorado)35.736.5
 0.8%
All Grades English Language Arts (Timberline Elementary School)53.636.4
 17.2%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Cherry Creek School District No. 5)50.849.7
 1.1%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Colorado)45.843.7
 2.1%
All Grades Math (Timberline Elementary School)43.927.9
 16%
   All Grades Math (Cherry Creek School District No. 5)43.139.9
 3.2%
   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 Students607576
 5.1%
African American3265
 103.1%
American Indian55
Asian5234
 34.6%
Hispanic115111
 3.5%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White340297
 12.6%
Two or More Races6264
 3.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients23.7%24.7%
 0.9%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Timberline Elementary School

Students at Timberline Elementary School are 52% White, 19% Hispanic, 13% Two or more races, 10% African American, 5% Asian.

Timberline Elementary School ranks 558th of 943 Colorado elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 506 students attended Timberline Elementary School.

Students who attend Timberline Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Thunder Ridge Middle School
High : Eaglecrest High School


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Colorado Department of Education.

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