Black Forest Hills Elementary School

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Black Forest Hills Elementary School ranks 175 th of 943 Colorado elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Black Forest Hills Elementary School is a public elementary school in Aurora, Colorado, serving 593 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Cherry Creek School District No. 5, which is ranked 28th out of 116 school districts in the state and has a 4-star rating.

Black Forest Hills Elementary consistently outperforms the district and state in academic performance, with 58.3% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 48.3% for the district and 44.1% for the state. In math, 56.7% of students are proficient or better, compared to 40.8% for the district and 34.2% for the state. The school's 5th-grade science proficiency rate of 54.7% is also significantly higher than the district's 43.3% and the state's 37.9%. This academic excellence is paired with a diverse student population, with 38.28% of students being non-White, a higher percentage than nearby schools like Timberline Elementary School and Heritage Heights Academy.

Additionally, Black Forest Hills Elementary has a relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at 10.79%, compared to nearby schools ranging from 19.01% to 31.43%. The school also maintains a low student-teacher ratio of 17.5, compared to nearby schools ranging from 13.5 to 19.1. These factors, combined with the school's consistent academic excellence, suggest that Black Forest Hills Elementary is effectively allocating its resources to support student learning and provide a high-quality education in a diverse and equitable environment.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

25233 E. Glasgow Dr
Aurora, CO 80016-1699

(720) 886-8900

District: Cherry Creek School District No. 5

SchoolDigger Rank:
175^th of 943 Colorado Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,344

Students who attend Black Forest Hills Elementary School usually attend:

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

Student/teacher ratio: 16.4

Number of students: 516

Racial breakdown:

White:

59.9%

Hispanic:

13.4%

Two or more races:

11.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 17.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Black Forest Hills Elementary School ranks better than 81.4% of elementary schools in Colorado. It also ranks 14^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 78.96. (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 (59.9%), Hispanic (13.4%), two or more races (11%). (See more...)

Compare Details 17.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Black Forest Hills Elementary School is 16.4. 37 elementary schools in the Cherry Creek School District No. 5 have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Black Forest Hills Elementary School employs 31.3 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Black Forest Hills Elementary School is $13,344. 42 elementary schools in the Cherry Creek School District No. 5 spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Black Forest Hills Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Black Forest Hills Elementary School 175^th of 943 Colorado public elementary schools. (See Black Forest Hills Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Female students:

Male students:

White students:

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 Black Forest Hills Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Black Forest Hills Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CO State Percentile
2015	78.10	176^th	938	81.2%
2016	83.26	123^rd	914	86.5%
2017	74.87	210^th	929	77.4%
2018	60.17	328^th	917	64.2%
2019	61.62	347^th	965	64.0%
2021	81.25	143^rd	710	79.9%
2022	71.94	239^th	921	74.0%
2023	82.68	138^th	933	85.2%
2024	78.96	175^th	943	81.4%

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Rank History for Female students at Black Forest Hills Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CO State Percentile
2018	49.40	318^th	690	53.9%
2019	51.60	339^th	758	55.3%
2021	77.40	82^nd	351	76.6%
2022	73.26	131^st	595	78.0%
2023	75.08	141^st	642	78.0%
2024	70.73	184^th	684	73.1%

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Rank History for Male students at Black Forest Hills Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CO State Percentile
2018	53.37	279^th	693	59.7%
2019	57.53	291^st	764	61.9%
2021	67.21	138^th	352	60.8%
2022	54.23	262^nd	594	55.9%
2023	72.56	162^nd	649	75.0%
2024	70.72	179^th	683	73.8%

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Rank History for White students at Black Forest Hills Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CO State Percentile
2018	37.51	207^th	337	38.6%
2019	36.94	379^th	596	36.4%
2021	57.78	138^th	288	52.1%
2022	44.64	272^nd	454	40.1%
2023	52.90	243^rd	525	53.7%
2024	58.96	222^nd	539	58.8%

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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

Review counts

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Reviews:

by a parent
Wednesday, January 13, 2016

Great School! Love the community, the teachers, the principal! Close Quote

by a parent
Wednesday, February 4, 2015

FERPA VIOLATIONS,
LIES,
HORRIBLE COMMUNICATION WITH PARENTS
NO TRUTH, IS THE BEST POLICY THERE.

DONT SEND YOUR KID HERE IT WILL COST THEM THEIR MENTAL HEALTH Close Quote

Enrollment information for Black Forest Hills Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2013	285	17	28	40	0	0	31	401
2014	403	25	33	62	2	0	29	554
2015	431	36	48	75	3	0	36	629
2016	445	26	46	72	2	1	38	630
2017	486	31	43	72	9	0	43	684
2018	524	43	56	78	6	0	54	761
2019	392	37	56	75	2	0	48	610
2020	381	36	53	73	2	0	58	603
2021	366	37	55	74	2	0	57	591
2022	385	37	62	85	2	0	56	627
2023	366	32	59	74	2	0	60	593
2024	309	29	51	69	1	0	57	516

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 Black Forest Hills Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2013	401	20.1	19.9	4.2
2014	554	26.9	20.5	5.4
2015	629	33.0	19.0	5.4
2016	630	33.0	19.0	5.1
2017	684	33.7	20.2	4.8
2018	761	35.2	21.6	5
2019	610	32.2	18.9	7.4
2020	603	32.5	18.5	6.3
2021	591	32.7	18.0	7.1
2022	627	35.2	17.8	8.9
2023	593	33.7	17.5	10.8
2024	516	31.3	16.4	17.1

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 Black Forest Hills Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2013	401	20.1	19.9	4.2
2014	554	26.9	20.5	5.4
2015	629	33.0	19.0	5.4
2016	630	33.0	19.0	5.1
2017	684	33.7	20.2	4.8
2018	761	35.2	21.6	5
2019	610	32.2	18.9	7.4
2020	603	32.5	18.5	6.3
2021	591	32.7	18.0	7.1
2022	627	35.2	17.8	8.9
2023	593	33.7	17.5	10.8
2024	516	31.3	16.4	17.1

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 Black Forest Hills Elementary School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$10,602
2020	$10,937
2021	$11,064
2022	$12,274
2023	$13,344

Data source: Colorado Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Black Forest Hills Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 347^th of 965 Elementary schools	Ranks 138^th of 933 Elementary schools	21.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Black Forest Hills Elementary School)	44.9	56.3	11.4%
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 (Black Forest Hills Elementary School)	49.3	63.7	14.4%
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 (Black Forest Hills Elementary School)	64.1	63.2	0.9%
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 (Black Forest Hills Elementary School)	32.6	56.7	24.1%
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 (Black Forest Hills Elementary School)	39.8	48.1	8.3%
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 (Black Forest Hills Elementary School)	51.9	64.2	12.3%
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 (Black Forest Hills Elementary School)	43.5	56.8	13.3%
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 (Black Forest Hills Elementary School)	54.3	61.1	6.8%
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 (Black Forest Hills Elementary School)	41.3	59.2	17.9%
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	610	593	2.8%
African American	37	32	13.5%
American Indian	2	2
Asian	56	59	5.4%
Hispanic	75	74	1.3%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	392	366	6.6%
Two or More Races	48	60	25%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	7.4%	10.8%	3.4%

Schools Near Black Forest 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Creekside Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	19993 East Long Avenue	Centennial	80016	Arapahoe County	Cherry Creek School District No. 5	No	No	No	No	(720) 886-3500	556	35	15.8	33.1%	327 (58.8%)	43 (7.7%)	83 (14.9%)	39 (7.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.5%)	61 (11.0%)	81.8	155^th of 943 public elementary schools	83.6%		77.5	185^th of 933 public elementary schools	80.2%	30	67.1	57.0	68.0	64.3	67.5	34.6	61.9	55.4	62.6	$13,988

Frequently Asked Questions about Black Forest Hills Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of Black Forest Hills Elementary School?

Students at Black Forest Hills Elementary School are 60% White, 13% Hispanic, 11% Two or more races, 10% Asian, 6% African American.

What district is Black Forest Hills Elementary School in?

Cherry Creek School District No. 5

Is Black Forest Hills Elementary School a good school?

Black Forest Hills Elementary School ranks 175^th of 943 Colorado elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What schools do graduates of Black Forest Hills Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Black Forest Hills Elementary School usually go on to attend:

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

How many students attend Black Forest Hills Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 516 students attended Black Forest Hills Elementary School.

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