Soaring Hawk Elementary School

Summary:

Soaring Hawk Elementary School is a public elementary school in Castle Rock, Colorado, serving 460 students in grades PK-6. It is part of the highly-ranked Douglas County School District No. Re 1, which is rated 5 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger. Over the past 10 years, Soaring Hawk Elementary has consistently ranked in the top half of Colorado elementary schools, with a current ranking of 172 out of 943 schools for the 2023-2024 school year.

Soaring Hawk Elementary consistently outperforms the state and district averages in CMAS (Colorado Measures of Academic Success) assessments across all grade levels and subjects. In 2023-2024, 64.7% of 5th graders were proficient or better in CMAS Science, compared to 54.8% for the district and 37.9% for the state. The school also has a relatively low chronic absenteeism rate of 12.3% in 2023-2024, compared to the nearby schools, which range from 13.7% to 29.8%. Additionally, Soaring Hawk Elementary has a low percentage of free and reduced lunch recipients, ranging from 8.35% to 9.46% over the past three school years, indicating a relatively affluent student population compared to nearby schools.

When compared to nearby schools, Sage Canyon Elementary and Clear Sky Elementary, both within the same district, have similar performance levels to Soaring Hawk in many areas, suggesting a high-quality district-wide education system. However, South Ridge Elementary and Sedalia Elementary, the lowest-performing schools in the comparison group, have significantly lower test scores and higher chronic absenteeism rates.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 4665 Tanglevine Drive
       Castle Rock, CO  80109-4567


(303) 387-5825

District: Douglas County School District No. Re 1

SchoolDigger Rank:
172nd of 943 Colorado Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,351 Help


Students who attend Soaring Hawk Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Castle Rock Middle School
High:    Castle View High School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.4 Help
Number of students:  460

Racial breakdown:

White:
78.3%
Hispanic:
12.4%
Two or more races:
6.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  9.1% Help


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Compare Details Soaring Hawk Elementary School ranks better than 81.8% of elementary schools in Colorado. It also ranks 28th 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 79.34. (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 Soaring Hawk 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 Soaring Hawk Elementary School is $16,351, which is the 9th highest among 58 elementary schools in the Douglas County School District No. Re 1.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Soaring Hawk Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Soaring Hawk Elementary School 172nd of 943 Colorado public elementary schools. (See Soaring Hawk 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 Soaring Hawk Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Soaring Hawk Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2007 66.64 305th 852 64.2%
2008 65.99 302nd 849 64.4%
2009 66.52 307th 872 64.8%
2010 71.76 257th 925 72.2%
2011 72.76 252nd 935 73.0%
2012 70.12 284th 935 69.6%
2013 66.68 322nd 954 66.2%
2014 65.54 326th 962 66.1%
2015 55.62 379th 938 59.6%
2016 57.23 351st 914 61.6%
2017 53.31 387th 929 58.3%
2018 61.24 321st 917 65.0%
2019 53.78 415th 965 57.0%
2021 64.32 269th 710 62.1%
2022 75.69 201st 921 78.2%
2023 66.53 281st 933 69.9%
2024 79.34 172nd 943 81.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Soaring Hawk Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.87 285th 690 58.7%
2019 44.52 389th 758 48.7%
2021 67.34 132nd 351 62.4%
2022 59.17 234th 595 60.7%
2023 43.99 344th 642 46.4%
2024 72.36 167th 684 75.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Soaring Hawk Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.82 287th 693 58.6%
2019 51.88 333rd 764 56.4%
2021 47.42 227th 352 35.5%
2022 73.47 147th 594 75.3%
2023 59.17 240th 649 63.0%
2024 72.73 165th 683 75.8%
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Rank History for White students at Soaring Hawk Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 40.03 362nd 596 39.3%
2022 60.73 180th 454 60.4%
2023 51.59 252nd 525 52.0%
2024 68.75 145th 539 73.1%
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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
Wednesday, September 21, 2022

Open Quote I've had four children attend Soaring Hawk Elementary. Each child has their own unique needs and strengths. This school has been able to support all of the needs, while helping them shine with their strengths. We've been impressed with the administration team and the teachers. As an educator from a different state, I wanted to find a school that would meet the high expectations I have for my own children's education. Soaring Hawk has met those expectations, while fostering their social and emotional well being. I highly recommend this school. Close Quote


by a parent
Wednesday, September 21, 2022

Open Quote Soaring is an amazing neighborhood school. We love the staff and our kids have grown so much academically since we moved to this school. The teachers care about the kids and invest so much in them. We know our kids are getting the best education at Soaring Hawk! Close Quote



Enrollment information for Soaring Hawk Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2005 481 5 10 40 5 n/a n/a 0 541
2006 611 4 18 53 6 n/a n/a 0 692
2007 688 4 22 64 3 n/a n/a 0 781
2008 721 6 20 78 4 n/a n/a 0 829
2009 572 4 9 47 5 n/a n/a 0 637
2010 589 10 15 34 3 n/a n/a 0 651
2011 568 7 12 69 3 2 9 0 670
2012 582 5 9 63 7 4 17 0 687
2013 602 5 15 65 3 4 13 0 707
2014 515 3 12 60 0 1 19 0 610
2015 531 2 19 57 0 0 19 0 628
2016 493 4 18 66 1 0 18 0 600
2017 495 4 15 54 2 0 19 0 589
2018 480 4 11 56 4 1 41 0 597
2019 466 4 10 63 4 0 34 0 581
2020 463 3 8 62 4 0 37 0 577
2021 399 2 8 57 3 0 28 0 497
2022 361 1 7 66 4 0 28 0 467
2023 360 1 5 57 6 0 31 0 460

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 Soaring Hawk Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2005 541 22.5 24.0 7.2
2006 692 39.1 17.7 6.9
2007 781 43.5 18.0 6.8
2008 829 47.5 17.5 4.6
2009 637 36.4 17.5 4.1
2010 651 36.4 17.8 4.9
2011 670 32.8 20.4 6.1
2012 687 32.0 21.4 6.6
2013 707 36.0 19.6 7.8
2014 610 35.8 17.0 7.4
2015 628 36.0 17.4 5.4
2016 600 32.0 18.7 12.3
2017 589 31.5 18.6 9.2
2018 597 31.0 19.2 7.5
2019 581 32.0 18.1 8.8
2020 577 31.5 18.3 8.8
2021 497 30.5 16.2 9.5
2022 467 26.0 17.9 8.4
2023 460 28.0 16.4 9.1

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 Soaring Hawk Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2005 541 22.5 24.0 7.2
2006 692 39.1 17.7 6.9
2007 781 43.5 18.0 6.8
2008 829 47.5 17.5 4.6
2009 637 36.4 17.5 4.1
2010 651 36.4 17.8 4.9
2011 670 32.8 20.4 6.1
2012 687 32.0 21.4 6.6
2013 707 36.0 19.6 7.8
2014 610 35.8 17.0 7.4
2015 628 36.0 17.4 5.4
2016 600 32.0 18.7 12.3
2017 589 31.5 18.6 9.2
2018 597 31.0 19.2 7.5
2019 581 32.0 18.1 8.8
2020 577 31.5 18.3 8.8
2021 497 30.5 16.2 9.5
2022 467 26.0 17.9 8.4
2023 460 28.0 16.4 9.1

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Soaring Hawk Elementary School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $12,130
2020 $12,634
2021 $13,435
2022 $14,700
2023 $16,351

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Soaring Hawk 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 415th of 965 Elementary schoolsRanks 281st of 933 Elementary schools
 12.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Soaring Hawk Elementary School)48.540.5
 8%
   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 (Soaring Hawk Elementary School)39.438.1
 1.3%
   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 (Soaring Hawk Elementary School)54.255.2
 1%
   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 (Soaring Hawk Elementary School)13.936.2
 22.3%
   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 (Soaring Hawk Elementary School)39.342.3
 3%
   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 (Soaring Hawk Elementary School)50.849
 1.8%
   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 (Soaring Hawk Elementary School)39.351
 11.7%
   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 (Soaring Hawk Elementary School)48.162.3
 14.2%
   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 (Soaring Hawk Elementary School)40.766
 25.3%
   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 (Soaring Hawk Elementary School)50.452.5
 2.1%
   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 (Soaring Hawk Elementary School)33.248
 14.8%
   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 Students581460
 20.8%
African American41
 75%
American Indian46
 50%
Asian105
 50%
Hispanic6357
 9.5%
Pacific Islander00
White466360
 22.7%
Two or More Races3431
 8.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients8.8%9.1%
 0.4%


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Soaring Hawk Elementary School ranks 172nd of 943 Colorado elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 460 students attended Soaring Hawk Elementary School.

Students who attend Soaring Hawk Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Castle Rock Middle School
High : Castle View High School

Students at Soaring Hawk Elementary School are 78% White, 12% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races, 1% American Indian, 1% Asian.


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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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