Trailblazer Elementary School

Summary:

Trailblazer Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Highlands Ranch, Colorado, serving grades PK-6 with a student population of 312. It is part of the highly-ranked Douglas County School District No. Re 1, which is ranked 5 out of 116 districts in Colorado and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Trailblazer Elementary consistently performs above the state and district averages in CMAS (Colorado Measures of Academic Success) assessments for English Language Arts and Math across all grade levels. In 2023-2024, Trailblazer's proficiency rates in CMAS ELA and Math for all grades were 59.5% and 57.9%, respectively, compared to the district's 62.3% and 52.3%, and the state's 44.1% and 34.2%. The school's 3rd grade CMAS ELA and Math proficiency rates were particularly strong at 76.9% in both subjects, significantly outperforming the district and state. However, Trailblazer's 4th grade CMAS ELA proficiency rate of 29.7% in 2023-2024 was significantly lower than the district and state averages, suggesting a potential area for improvement.

While Trailblazer Elementary's overall academic performance is strong, it has a higher chronic absenteeism rate of 16.2% compared to the nearby schools, which range from 9.0% to 14.2%. The school also has a relatively low percentage of free and reduced lunch recipients, ranging from 5.16% to 9.94% over the past few years, compared to the nearby schools, which have higher rates up to 15.34%. Additionally, Trailblazer maintains a lower student-teacher ratio of 13.7 to 14.5 over the past few years, compared to the nearby schools, which have ratios ranging from 14.2 to 19.6. Overall, Trailblazer Elementary School is a high-performing public elementary school that consistently outperforms the state and district averages in academic assessments.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 9760 South Hackberry
       Highlands Ranch, CO  80126-6426


(303) 387-6250

District: Douglas County School District No. Re 1

SchoolDigger Rank:
179th of 943 Colorado Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $17,074 Help


Students who attend Trailblazer Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Ranch View Middle School
High:    Thunderridge High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.5 Help
Number of students:  312

Racial breakdown:

White:
72.4%
Hispanic:
17.0%
Two or more races:
7.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  9.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Trailblazer Elementary School ranks better than 81% of elementary schools in Colorado. It also ranks 29th among 58 ranked elementary schools in the Douglas County School District No. Re 1. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 78.33. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high 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 Trailblazer Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Douglas County School District No. Re 1.  (See more...)
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Trailblazer Elementary School is $17,074, which is the 4th highest among 58 elementary schools in the Douglas County School District No. Re 1.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Trailblazer Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Trailblazer Elementary School 179th of 943 Colorado public elementary schools. (See Trailblazer Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Douglas County School District No. Re 1:

SchoolDigger ranks Douglas County School District No. Re 1 5th of 116 Colorado school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Trailblazer Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Trailblazer Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 78.89 158th 808 80.4%
2005 83.49 94th 823 88.6%
2006 86.39 73rd 829 91.2%
2007 87.50 60th 852 93.0%
2008 86.02 82nd 849 90.3%
2009 81.66 135th 872 84.5%
2010 79.95 167th 925 81.9%
2011 83.43 130th 935 86.1%
2012 82.61 129th 935 86.2%
2013 79.47 173rd 954 81.9%
2014 74.73 235th 962 75.6%
2015 66.04 279th 938 70.3%
2016 71.91 233rd 914 74.5%
2017 67.87 263rd 929 71.7%
2018 68.38 254th 917 72.3%
2019 68.80 270th 965 72.0%
2021 74.50 200th 710 71.8%
2022 87.63 92nd 921 90.0%
2023 82.08 146th 933 84.4%
2024 78.33 179th 943 81.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Trailblazer Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.33 240th 690 65.2%
2019 65.91 229th 758 69.8%
2021 46.75 229th 351 34.8%
2022 73.34 129th 595 78.3%
2023 80.19 99th 642 84.6%
2024 72.91 157th 684 77.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Trailblazer Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.69 229th 693 67.0%
2019 59.51 279th 764 63.5%
2021 82.86 59th 352 83.2%
2022 86.56 62nd 594 89.6%
2023 82.20 97th 649 85.1%
2024 71.01 178th 683 73.9%
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Rank History for White students at Trailblazer Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 46.45 316th 596 47.0%
2021 58.18 136th 288 52.8%
2022 77.01 86th 454 81.1%
2023 71.10 130th 525 75.2%
2024 68.65 147th 539 72.7%
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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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by a parent
Wednesday, December 17, 2014

Open Quote I have been very impressed with many of the teachers and the principal at this school. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Trailblazer Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1998 439 3 13 35 1 n/a n/a 0 491
1999 615 9 14 46 4 n/a n/a 0 688
2000 715 9 22 50 3 n/a n/a 0 799
2001 785 6 29 45 4 n/a n/a 0 869
2002 633 8 26 33 1 n/a n/a 0 701
2003 633 8 26 33 1 n/a n/a 0 701
2004 612 8 28 36 1 n/a n/a 0 685
2005 604 9 40 36 2 n/a n/a 0 691
2006 587 14 32 34 2 n/a n/a 0 669
2007 583 11 25 45 4 n/a n/a 0 668
2008 583 11 26 43 1 n/a n/a 0 664
2009 557 11 23 46 1 n/a n/a 0 638
2010 534 7 25 48 2 n/a n/a 0 616
2011 517 2 18 54 1 1 14 0 607
2012 422 1 16 69 4 1 14 0 527
2013 398 1 19 65 9 0 20 0 512
2014 375 1 20 65 5 1 18 0 485
2015 394 1 22 71 4 1 15 0 508
2016 375 2 25 57 3 1 17 0 480
2017 337 2 23 51 2 0 17 0 432
2018 333 3 13 53 0 0 16 0 418
2019 336 6 11 56 0 0 11 0 420
2020 331 7 10 48 1 0 16 0 413
2021 271 7 7 50 0 0 16 0 351
2022 235 4 3 48 1 0 19 0 310
2023 226 4 4 53 2 0 23 0 312

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 Trailblazer Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1998 491 28.0 17.5 0.2
1999 688 34.1 20.2 0.9
2000 799 40.9 19.5 1.3
2001 869 44.3 19.6 0.8
2002 701 38.6 18.2 3.1
2003 701 38.6 18.2 3.1
2004 685 39.9 17.2 2.3
2005 691 37.5 18.4 3.6
2006 669 38.4 17.4 3.1
2007 668 37.8 17.7 2.7
2008 664 38.1 17.4 1.1
2009 638 35.6 17.9 4.5
2010 616 35.8 17.1 4.2
2011 607 30.6 19.8 6.6
2012 527 28.1 18.7 8.3
2013 512 27.3 18.7 9
2014 485 27.1 17.8 7.6
2015 508 26.0 19.5 8.5
2016 480 26.0 18.4 8.1
2017 432 23.1 18.7 10.4
2018 418 24.7 16.9 11
2019 420 23.6 17.7 11.7
2020 413 26.3 15.7 8.5
2021 351 25.1 13.9 9.1
2022 310 22.5 13.7 5.2
2023 312 21.5 14.5 9.9

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 Trailblazer Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1998 491 28.0 17.5 0.2
1999 688 34.1 20.2 0.9
2000 799 40.9 19.5 1.3
2001 869 44.3 19.6 0.8
2002 701 38.6 18.2 3.1
2003 701 38.6 18.2 3.1
2004 685 39.9 17.2 2.3
2005 691 37.5 18.4 3.6
2006 669 38.4 17.4 3.1
2007 668 37.8 17.7 2.7
2008 664 38.1 17.4 1.1
2009 638 35.6 17.9 4.5
2010 616 35.8 17.1 4.2
2011 607 30.6 19.8 6.6
2012 527 28.1 18.7 8.3
2013 512 27.3 18.7 9
2014 485 27.1 17.8 7.6
2015 508 26.0 19.5 8.5
2016 480 26.0 18.4 8.1
2017 432 23.1 18.7 10.4
2018 418 24.7 16.9 11
2019 420 23.6 17.7 11.7
2020 413 26.3 15.7 8.5
2021 351 25.1 13.9 9.1
2022 310 22.5 13.7 5.2
2023 312 21.5 14.5 9.9

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 Trailblazer Elementary School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $12,284
2020 $13,213
2021 $14,058
2022 $15,999
2023 $17,074

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Trailblazer Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 270th of 965 Elementary schoolsRanks 146th of 933 Elementary schools
 12.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Trailblazer Elementary School)61.237.1
 24.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Douglas County School District No. Re 1)5258
 6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)41.339.9
 1.4%
3rd Grade Math (Trailblazer Elementary School)55.142.9
 12.2%
   3rd Grade Math (Douglas County School District No. Re 1)52.659.4
 6.8%
   3rd Grade Math (Colorado)4140.4
 0.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Trailblazer Elementary School)61.165
 3.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Douglas County School District No. Re 1)5959.2
 0.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)4843.8
 4.2%
4th Grade Math (Trailblazer Elementary School)32.759
 26.3%
   4th Grade Math (Douglas County School District No. Re 1)44.748.8
 4.1%
   4th Grade Math (Colorado)33.632.7
 0.9%
5th Grade Science (Trailblazer Elementary School)5461.1
 7.1%
   5th Grade Science (Douglas County School District No. Re 1)47.750.7
 3%
   5th Grade Science (Colorado)35.933.9
 2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Trailblazer Elementary School)50.877.1
 26.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Douglas County School District No. Re 1)59.164.5
 5.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)48.447.8
 0.6%
5th Grade Math (Trailblazer Elementary School)42.969.4
 26.5%
   5th Grade Math (Douglas County School District No. Re 1)44.852.4
 7.6%
   5th Grade Math (Colorado)35.736.5
 0.8%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Trailblazer Elementary School)5073.3
 23.3%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Douglas County School District No. Re 1)60.365.1
 4.8%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)43.643.4
 0.2%
6th Grade Math (Trailblazer Elementary School)43.253.3
 10.1%
   6th Grade Math (Douglas County School District No. Re 1)45.147.7
 2.6%
   6th Grade Math (Colorado)29.528.2
 1.3%
All Grades English Language Arts (Trailblazer Elementary School)55.763.9
 8.2%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Douglas County School District No. Re 1)56.761.6
 4.9%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Colorado)45.843.7
 2.1%
All Grades Math (Trailblazer Elementary School)43.156.1
 13%
   All Grades Math (Douglas County School District No. Re 1)46.550.7
 4.2%
   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 Students420312
 25.7%
African American64
 33.3%
American Indian02
Asian114
 63.6%
Hispanic5653
 5.4%
Pacific Islander00
White336226
 32.7%
Two or More Races1123
 109.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients11.7%9.9%
 1.7%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 312 students attended Trailblazer Elementary School.

Students at Trailblazer Elementary School are 72% White, 17% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races, 1% African American, 1% Asian.

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

Middle : Ranch View Middle School
High : Thunderridge High School

Trailblazer Elementary School ranks 179th of 943 Colorado elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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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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