Is Coyote Hills Elementary School a good school?

Coyote Hills Elementary School ranks 245 th of 943 Colorado elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Coyote Hills Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 498 students attended Coyote Hills Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Coyote Hills Elementary School?

Students at Coyote Hills Elementary School are 53% White, 19% Hispanic, 10% Two or more races, 10% Asian, 8% African American.

What schools do graduates of Coyote Hills Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Coyote Hills Elementary School usually go on to attend: Middle : Fox Ridge Middle School High : Cherokee Trail High School

Coyote Hills Elementary School

Summary:

Coyote Hills Elementary School is a public elementary school in Aurora, Colorado, serving 526 students in grades PK-5. As part of the Cherry Creek School District No. 5, which is ranked 28th out of 116 school districts in Colorado, Coyote Hills consistently outperforms the district and state in academic performance.

Coyote Hills' academic excellence is evident across all grades and subjects. In the 2023-2024 school year, 55.8% of Coyote Hills students were proficient or better in CMAS/English Language Arts, compared to 48.3% for the district and 44.1% for the state. In CMAS/Math, 50.2% of Coyote Hills students were proficient or better, compared to 40.8% for the district and 34.2% for the state. The school also excels in CMAS/Science, with 68.1% of 5th-grade students proficient or better, significantly higher than the district's 43.3% and the state's 37.9%. Coyote Hills' diverse student population, with 53.42% White, 19.2% Hispanic, 9.51% African American, and 7.98% Asian students, is another strength, as the school's Hispanic and White students consistently rank among the top performers in the state.

While Coyote Hills outperforms nearby schools like Altitude Elementary and Creekside Elementary in most academic metrics, these schools also demonstrate strong performance, and their best practices could provide valuable insights to further enhance Coyote Hills' educational programs. Additionally, Coyote Hills' relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, at 19.01%, suggests the school serves a more affluent community, which may contribute to its academic success.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

24605 E Davies Way
Aurora, CO 80016-7270

(720) 886-3900

District: Cherry Creek School District No. 5

SchoolDigger Rank:
245^th of 943 Colorado Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $14,789

Students who attend Coyote Hills Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Fox Ridge Middle School
High:	Cherokee Trail High School

Student/teacher ratio: 15.5

Number of students: 498

Racial breakdown:

White:

53.2%

Hispanic:

18.7%

Two or more races:

10.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 24.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Coyote Hills Elementary School ranks better than 74% of elementary schools in Colorado. It also ranks 20^th among 46 ranked elementary schools in the Cherry Creek School District No. 5. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 71.46. (See more...)

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

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (53.2%), Hispanic (18.7%), two or more races (10%). (See more...)

Compare Details 24.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Coyote Hills Elementary School is 15.5. 26 elementary schools in the Cherry Creek School District No. 5 have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Coyote Hills Elementary School employs 32 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Coyote Hills Elementary School is $14,789. 33 elementary schools in the Cherry Creek School District No. 5 spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Coyote Hills Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Coyote Hills Elementary School 245^th of 943 Colorado public elementary schools. (See Coyote Hills Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Male students:

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Cherry Creek School District No. 5:

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

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Rank History for Coyote Hills Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Coyote Hills Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CO State Percentile
2009	92.96	23^rd	872	97.4%
2010	92.65	28^th	925	97.0%
2011	90.80	49^th	935	94.8%
2012	91.19	43^rd	935	95.4%
2013	93.11	29^th	954	97.0%
2014	91.62	39^th	962	95.9%
2015	93.14	48^th	938	94.9%
2016	86.00	100^th	914	89.1%
2017	84.38	113^th	929	87.8%
2018	74.93	205^th	917	77.6%
2019	82.81	136^th	965	85.9%
2021	79.37	161^st	710	77.3%
2022	71.39	245^th	921	73.4%
2023	73.82	217^th	933	76.7%
2024	71.46	245^th	943	74.0%

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Rank History for Female students at Coyote Hills Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CO State Percentile
2018	70.02	178^th	690	74.2%
2019	78.44	136^th	758	82.1%
2021	73.22	105^th	351	70.1%
2022	63.83	203^rd	595	65.9%
2023	66.75	191^st	642	70.2%
2024	62.64	230^th	684	66.4%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Coyote Hills Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	11.21	107^th	110	2.7%

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Rank History for Male students at Coyote Hills Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CO State Percentile
2018	65.51	195^th	693	71.9%
2019	76.73	144^th	764	81.2%
2021	62.58	159^th	352	54.8%
2022	59.79	220^th	594	63.0%
2023	62.63	219^th	649	66.3%
2024	66.16	215^th	683	68.5%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Coyote Hills Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CO State Percentile
2018	94.53	3^rd	172	98.3%
2019	77.49	36^th	270	86.7%
2023	83.49	20^th	197	89.8%

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Rank History for White students at Coyote Hills Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CO State Percentile
2018	55.69	140^th	337	58.5%
2019	67.33	162^nd	596	72.8%
2021	56.58	143^rd	288	50.3%
2022	55.83	202^nd	454	55.5%
2023	56.02	227^th	525	56.8%
2024	53.30	256^th	539	52.5%

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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.

Data source: Colorado Department of Education

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by a parent
Friday, May 20, 2011

Been at Coyote Hills for 3 years. The teachers and admin are amazing. The PTCO gets it done and my child couldn't be happier there. It is a child led community! Close Quote

Enrollment information for Coyote Hills Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2007	338	27	33	25	5	n/a	n/a	428
2008	445	33	40	30	6	n/a	n/a	554
2009	518	43	53	38	3	n/a	n/a	655
2010	546	42	62	38	2	n/a	n/a	690
2011	578	31	62	63	4	0	35	773
2012	649	35	65	66	1	0	40	856
2013	467	28	39	59	1	1	26	621
2014	486	26	37	64	3	1	39	656
2015	466	35	53	70	1	1	42	668
2016	458	31	50	71	1	1	38	650
2017	450	24	69	82	2	2	46	675
2018	464	33	64	100	2	4	55	722
2019	386	21	54	72	2	0	59	594
2020	365	30	47	70	0	0	53	565
2021	346	31	44	92	1	0	50	564
2022	310	41	46	91	0	3	52	543
2023	281	50	42	101	0	2	50	526
2024	265	40	49	93	0	1	50	498

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 Coyote Hills Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2007	428	22.2	19.3	1.2
2008	554	26.9	20.6	2.2
2009	655	29.1	22.5	1.5
2010	690	37.2	18.5	4.2
2011	773	42.0	18.3	4.4
2012	856	44.5	19.2	2.6
2013	621	35.1	17.6	5.2
2014	656	32.9	19.9	6.4
2015	668	36.0	18.5	8.2
2016	650	35.0	18.5	7.8
2017	675	34.1	19.7	7.3
2018	722	38.6	18.7	10.5
2019	594	36.7	16.1	11.1
2020	565	36.3	15.5	12
2021	564	32.5	17.3	12.8
2022	543	32.6	16.6	13.6
2023	526	32.0	16.4	19
2024	498	32.0	15.5	24.1

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 Coyote Hills Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2007	428	22.2	19.3	1.2
2008	554	26.9	20.6	2.2
2009	655	29.1	22.5	1.5
2010	690	37.2	18.5	4.2
2011	773	42.0	18.3	4.4
2012	856	44.5	19.2	2.6
2013	621	35.1	17.6	5.2
2014	656	32.9	19.9	6.4
2015	668	36.0	18.5	8.2
2016	650	35.0	18.5	7.8
2017	675	34.1	19.7	7.3
2018	722	38.6	18.7	10.5
2019	594	36.7	16.1	11.1
2020	565	36.3	15.5	12
2021	564	32.5	17.3	12.8
2022	543	32.6	16.6	13.6
2023	526	32.0	16.4	19
2024	498	32.0	15.5	24.1

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 Coyote Hills Elementary School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$12,067
2020	$12,303
2021	$11,304
2022	$13,239
2023	$14,789

Data source: Colorado Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Coyote Hills Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 136^th of 965 Elementary schools	Ranks 217^th of 933 Elementary schools	9.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Coyote Hills Elementary School)	59	38.1	20.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Cherry Creek School District No. 5)	48.5	46.1	2.4%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)	41.3	39.9	1.4%
3rd Grade Math (Coyote Hills Elementary School)	57.8	54	3.8%
3rd Grade Math (Cherry Creek School District No. 5)	49.9	47.8	2.1%
3rd Grade Math (Colorado)	41	40.4	0.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Coyote Hills Elementary School)	71.7	60.2	11.5%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Cherry Creek School District No. 5)	53.9	49.3	4.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)	48	43.8	4.2%
4th Grade Math (Coyote Hills Elementary School)	51.5	47	4.5%
4th Grade Math (Cherry Creek School District No. 5)	39.6	36.4	3.2%
4th Grade Math (Colorado)	33.6	32.7	0.9%
5th Grade Science (Coyote Hills Elementary School)	51.2	51.6	0.4%
5th Grade Science (Cherry Creek School District No. 5)	41.1	39.4	1.7%
5th Grade Science (Colorado)	35.9	33.9	2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Coyote Hills Elementary School)	60.8	64.2	3.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Cherry Creek School District No. 5)	51.8	54.9	3.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)	48.4	47.8	0.6%
5th Grade Math (Coyote Hills Elementary School)	61.6	49.5	12.1%
5th Grade Math (Cherry Creek School District No. 5)	42.1	42.7	0.6%
5th Grade Math (Colorado)	35.7	36.5	0.8%
All Grades English Language Arts (Coyote Hills Elementary School)	63.8	56	7.8%
All Grades English Language Arts (Cherry Creek School District No. 5)	50.8	49.7	1.1%
All Grades English Language Arts (Colorado)	45.8	43.7	2.1%
All Grades Math (Coyote Hills Elementary School)	57.3	49.8	7.5%
All Grades Math (Cherry Creek School District No. 5)	43.1	39.9	3.2%
All Grades Math (Colorado)	34.7	32.9	1.8%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	594	526	11.4%
African American	21	50	138.1%
American Indian	2	0	100%
Asian	54	42	22.2%
Hispanic	72	101	40.3%
Pacific Islander	0	2
White	386	281	27.2%
Two or More Races	59	50	15.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	11.1%	19%	7.9%

Schools Near Coyote Hills Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				CMAS English Language Arts (2024)				CMAS Math (2024)				CMAS Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	CMAS English Language Arts 3rd Grade	CMAS English Language Arts 4th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts 5th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts All Grades	CMAS Math 3rd Grade	CMAS Math 4th Grade	CMAS Math 5th Grade	CMAS Math All Grades	CMAS Science 5th Grade	Total
Coyote Hills Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	24605 E Davies Way	Aurora	80016	Arapahoe County	Cherry Creek School District No. 5	No	No	No	No	(720) 886-3900	498	32	15.5	24.1%	265 (53.2%)	40 (8.0%)	93 (18.7%)	49 (9.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	50 (10.0%)	71.5	245^th of 943 public elementary schools	74.0%		73.8	217^th of 933 public elementary schools	76.7%	28	41.6	52.7	75.3	55.8	43.3	40.0	66.7	50.2	68.1	$14,789
Black Forest Hills Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	25233 E. Glasgow Dr	Aurora	80016	Arapahoe County	Cherry Creek School District No. 5	No	No	No	No	(720) 886-8900	516	31	16.4	17.1%	309 (59.9%)	29 (5.6%)	69 (13.4%)	51 (9.9%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	57 (11.0%)	79	175^th of 943 public elementary schools	81.4%		82.7	138^th of 933 public elementary schools	85.2%	37	53.3	63.6	57.6	58.3	56.0	55.8	58.5	56.7	54.7	$13,344
Pine Ridge Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	6525 S. Wheatlands Parkway	Aurora	80016	Arapahoe County	Cherry Creek School District No. 5	No	No	No	No	(720) 886-8800	670	43	15.7	21.8%	376 (56.1%)	48 (7.2%)	117 (17.5%)	57 (8.5%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	69 (10.3%)	65.9	306^th of 943 public elementary schools	67.6%		74.8	210^th of 933 public elementary schools	77.5%	96	44.9	50.5	56.9	51.1	43.3	44.1	55.8	48.1	47.1	$13,597
Canyon Creek Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	6070 South Versailles Parkway	Aurora	80015	Arapahoe County	Cherry Creek School District No. 5	No	No	No	No	(720) 886-3600	472	33	14.2	42.8%	212 (44.9%)	53 (11.2%)	114 (24.2%)	39 (8.3%)	3 (0.6%)	2 (0.4%)	49 (10.4%)	48.4	462^nd of 943 public elementary schools	51.0%		37.4	540^th of 933 public elementary schools	42.1%	78	47.5	32.1	52.3	43.1	39.0	30.4	39.1	35.6	42.2	$16,882
Altitude Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	27300 East Southshore Drive	Aurora	80016	Arapahoe County	Cherry Creek School District No. 5	No	No	No	No	(720) 886-4300	802	45	17.6	12.1%	438 (54.6%)	87 (10.8%)	129 (16.1%)	69 (8.6%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.4%)	76 (9.5%)	92.5	51^st of 943 public elementary schools	94.6%		95	28^th of 933 public elementary schools	97.0%	23	64.3	75.9	72.4	71.0	70.1	72.7	66.7	69.9	68.4	$13,320
Buffalo Trail Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	24300 East Progress Drive	Aurora	80016	Arapahoe County	Cherry Creek School District No. 5	No	No	No	No	(720) 886-4000	627	37	16.9	37.8%	270 (43.1%)	82 (13.1%)	139 (22.2%)	50 (8.0%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.2%)	83 (13.2%)	40.4	522^nd of 943 public elementary schools	44.6%		47.7	457^th of 933 public elementary schools	51.0%	65	36.1	37.9	46.7	40.6	40.3	32.9	30.0	34.0	27.6	$14,849
Antelope Ridge Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	5455 South Tempe Street	Aurora	80015	Arapahoe County	Cherry Creek School District No. 5	No	No	No	No	(720) 886-3300	558	35	16.1	41.6%	295 (52.9%)	46 (8.2%)	131 (23.5%)	37 (6.6%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.4%)	45 (8.1%)	56.6	387^th of 943 public elementary schools	59.0%		50.4	429^th of 933 public elementary schools	54.0%	42	48.5	53.1	49.4	50.2	54.3	26.2	40.4	40.6	39.1	$15,519
Woodland Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	7795 South Blackstone Parkway	Aurora	80016	Arapahoe County	Cherry Creek School District No. 5	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(720) 886-1405	459	29	16.1	19.0%	276 (60.1%)	27 (5.9%)	70 (15.3%)	42 (9.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	43 (9.4%)	69.7	266^th of 943 public elementary schools	71.8%					(n/a)	75.0	41.4	65.0	61.3	66.2	37.3	46.7	50.8	36.7	$13,007
Outback Preschool	Public	PK	5436 South Riviera Way	Aurora	80015	Arapahoe County	Cherry Creek School District No. 5	No	No	No	No	(720) 554-4000	78	5	15.6		31 (39.7%)	7 (9.0%)	19 (24.4%)	11 (14.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (12.8%)								(n/a)										$8,808
Timberline Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	5500 South Killarney Street	Centennial	80015	Arapahoe County	Cherry Creek School District No. 5	No	No	No	No	(720) 886-3200	506	32	16.0	33.4%	261 (51.6%)	52 (10.3%)	95 (18.8%)	27 (5.3%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	68 (13.4%)	35.5	558^th of 943 public elementary schools	40.8%		34.4	562^nd of 933 public elementary schools	39.8%	4	27.5	41.5	36.5	35.6	35.7	37.0	26.0	32.9	25.7	$13,917

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