Wildcat Mountain Elementary School

Summary:

Wildcat Mountain Elementary School is a highly-ranked public elementary school in Littleton, Colorado, serving 438 students in grades PK-5. As part of the Douglas County School District No. Re 1, which is rated 5 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger, Wildcat Mountain consistently performs among the top 15% of elementary schools in the state.

Wildcat Mountain Elementary School's academic performance is exceptional, with students significantly outperforming the district and state averages in standardized tests across all grade levels and subject areas. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school had 69.7% of students proficient or better in CMAS/English Language Arts, compared to 62.3% for the district and 44.1% for the state. In CMAS/Math, Wildcat Mountain had 59.2% of students proficient or better, compared to 52.3% for the district and 34.2% for the state. The school also boasts a low chronic absenteeism rate of 9.7%, well below the district and state averages.

While Wildcat Mountain Elementary School's performance is exceptional overall, the school's ranking for gifted and talented students has been more variable, ranging from the top 40% to the bottom 10% in recent years. This suggests the school may need to evaluate its programs and strategies for supporting the academic needs of its high-achieving students. Nearby schools like Heritage Elementary School and Platte River Charter Academy also demonstrate exceptional academic performance, rivaling Wildcat Mountain in several areas.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 6585 Lionshead Parkway
       Littleton, CO  80124-9581


(303) 387-6925

District: Douglas County School District No. Re 1

SchoolDigger Rank:
108th of 943 Colorado Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,412 Help


Students who attend Wildcat Mountain Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Rocky Heights Middle School
High:    Rock Canyon High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.9 Help
Number of students:  438

Racial breakdown:

White:
72.1%
Hispanic:
9.1%
Two or more races:
9.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  3.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Wildcat Mountain Elementary School ranks better than 88.5% of elementary schools in Colorado. It also ranks 19th 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 86.79. (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 Wildcat Mountain 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 Wildcat Mountain Elementary School is $16,412, which is the 8th highest among 58 elementary schools in the Douglas County School District No. Re 1.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Wildcat Mountain Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Wildcat Mountain Elementary School 108th of 943 Colorado public elementary schools. (See Wildcat Mountain 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 Wildcat Mountain Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Wildcat Mountain Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 73.07 221st 808 72.6%
2005 83.26 98th 823 88.1%
2006 87.36 65th 829 92.2%
2007 87.49 61st 852 92.8%
2008 88.05 63rd 849 92.6%
2009 87.38 70th 872 92.0%
2010 88.36 73rd 925 92.1%
2011 87.56 82nd 935 91.2%
2012 88.47 82nd 935 91.2%
2013 90.79 46th 954 95.2%
2014 92.56 34th 962 96.5%
2015 94.34 38th 938 95.9%
2016 88.35 79th 914 91.4%
2017 88.15 85th 929 90.9%
2018 85.15 115th 917 87.5%
2019 91.89 55th 965 94.3%
2021 85.56 96th 710 86.5%
2022 89.86 70th 921 92.4%
2023 89.19 81st 933 91.3%
2024 86.79 108th 943 88.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Wildcat Mountain Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 85.28 66th 690 90.4%
2019 88.24 57th 758 92.5%
2021 81.53 65th 351 81.5%
2022 83.31 78th 595 86.9%
2023 73.83 151st 642 76.5%
2024 74.53 142nd 684 79.2%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Wildcat Mountain Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 9.80 109th 110 0.9%
2023 63.31 33rd 82 59.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Wildcat Mountain Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 70.18 175th 693 74.7%
2019 88.84 56th 764 92.7%
2021 77.37 87th 352 75.3%
2022 84.97 71st 594 88.0%
2023 88.50 55th 649 91.5%
2024 84.37 83rd 683 87.8%
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Rank History for White students at Wildcat Mountain Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 65.01 107th 337 68.2%
2019 81.42 68th 596 88.6%
2021 72.78 81st 288 71.9%
2022 78.12 80th 454 82.4%
2023 73.75 116th 525 77.9%
2024 73.95 107th 539 80.1%
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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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Reviews:
by a parent
Friday, April 8, 2016

Open Quote This school is good if you do not come from another country and your child doesn't have any special needs. Front office is rude, doesn't even acknowledge you are there. Teachers are very " walk on the beaten path and do not try any thing different to accommodate your child, some of them should not be even allowed to be in a classroom. I wish there was zero for the rating, I wouldn't even give them one star. Close Quote


by a parent
Friday, June 17, 2011

Open Quote The teachers have been great. My kids are happy there and it's a positive learning environment. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Wildcat Mountain Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1999 425 7 27 14 1 n/a n/a 0 474
2000 526 9 24 18 5 n/a n/a 0 582
2001 615 8 29 13 4 n/a n/a 0 669
2002 666 8 28 13 4 n/a n/a 0 719
2003 666 8 28 13 4 n/a n/a 0 719
2004 715 8 25 17 3 n/a n/a 0 768
2005 727 8 30 18 7 n/a n/a 0 790
2006 480 7 22 17 3 n/a n/a 0 529
2007 436 5 22 21 2 n/a n/a 0 486
2008 463 4 35 21 4 n/a n/a 0 527
2009 466 5 42 23 4 n/a n/a 0 540
2010 523 2 47 26 3 n/a n/a 0 601
2011 497 2 44 41 2 1 17 0 604
2012 494 0 50 43 1 0 19 0 607
2013 480 1 50 49 0 1 18 0 599
2014 488 6 51 46 0 1 18 0 610
2015 477 5 52 63 2 1 28 0 628
2016 484 1 61 61 0 1 29 0 637
2017 446 4 51 53 3 2 26 0 585
2018 448 3 40 54 1 1 34 0 581
2019 420 3 35 50 4 0 39 0 551
2020 388 3 31 57 3 0 43 0 525
2021 347 1 31 40 2 1 43 0 465
2022 333 1 35 43 2 1 47 0 462
2023 316 4 37 40 0 1 40 0 438

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 Wildcat Mountain Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1999 474 20.1 23.6 0.6
2000 582 26.8 21.7 1.7
2001 669 35.4 18.9 0.9
2002 719 38.9 18.5 1.3
2003 719 38.9 18.5 1.3
2004 768 38.3 20.1 1.6
2005 790 39.5 20.0 2.3
2006 529 29.2 18.1 1.9
2007 486 25.4 19.1 2.5
2008 527 26.7 19.7 2.1
2009 540 27.5 19.6 1.7
2010 601 29.8 20.1 3.3
2011 604 30.3 19.9 5
2012 607 29.4 20.6 3.1
2013 599 30.6 19.5 3.3
2014 610 30.8 19.7 5.1
2015 628 31.0 20.2 5.9
2016 637 30.0 21.2 5.8
2017 585 32.5 18.0 4.8
2018 581 32.5 17.8 5
2019 551 31.0 17.7 4.9
2020 525 30.0 17.5 6.3
2021 465 30.2 15.3 6
2022 462 30.3 15.2 4.3
2023 438 29.2 14.9 3.9

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 Wildcat Mountain Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1999 474 20.1 23.6 0.6
2000 582 26.8 21.7 1.7
2001 669 35.4 18.9 0.9
2002 719 38.9 18.5 1.3
2003 719 38.9 18.5 1.3
2004 768 38.3 20.1 1.6
2005 790 39.5 20.0 2.3
2006 529 29.2 18.1 1.9
2007 486 25.4 19.1 2.5
2008 527 26.7 19.7 2.1
2009 540 27.5 19.6 1.7
2010 601 29.8 20.1 3.3
2011 604 30.3 19.9 5
2012 607 29.4 20.6 3.1
2013 599 30.6 19.5 3.3
2014 610 30.8 19.7 5.1
2015 628 31.0 20.2 5.9
2016 637 30.0 21.2 5.8
2017 585 32.5 18.0 4.8
2018 581 32.5 17.8 5
2019 551 31.0 17.7 4.9
2020 525 30.0 17.5 6.3
2021 465 30.2 15.3 6
2022 462 30.3 15.2 4.3
2023 438 29.2 14.9 3.9

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 Wildcat Mountain Elementary School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $11,397
2020 $12,546
2021 $13,309
2022 $14,642
2023 $16,412

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Wildcat Mountain 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 55th of 965 Elementary schoolsRanks 81st of 933 Elementary schools
 3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Wildcat Mountain Elementary School)72.671
 1.6%
   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 (Wildcat Mountain Elementary School)72.676.8
 4.2%
   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 (Wildcat Mountain Elementary School)70.764.9
 5.8%
   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 (Wildcat Mountain Elementary School)63.658.9
 4.7%
   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 (Wildcat Mountain Elementary School)5948.6
 10.4%
   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 (Wildcat Mountain Elementary School)69.978.1
 8.2%
   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 (Wildcat Mountain Elementary School)68.359.5
 8.8%
   5th Grade Math (Douglas County School District No. Re 1)44.852.4
 7.6%
   5th Grade Math (Colorado)35.736.5
 0.8%
All Grades English Language Arts (Wildcat Mountain Elementary School)7171.3
 0.3%
   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 (Wildcat Mountain Elementary School)67.964.8
 3.1%
   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 Students551438
 20.5%
African American34
 33.3%
American Indian40
 100%
Asian3537
 5.7%
Hispanic5040
 20%
Pacific Islander01
White420316
 24.8%
Two or More Races3940
 2.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients4.9%3.9%
 1%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 438 students attended Wildcat Mountain Elementary School.

Wildcat Mountain Elementary School ranks 108th of 943 Colorado elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Wildcat Mountain Elementary School are 72% White, 9% Hispanic, 9% Two or more races, 8% Asian.

Students who attend Wildcat Mountain Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Rocky Heights Middle School
High : Rock Canyon 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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