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Copper Mesa Elementary School

Summary:

Copper Mesa Elementary School is a high-performing public elementary school in Highlands Ranch, Colorado, serving 319 students in grades PK-6 and part of the highly-ranked Douglas County School District No. Re 1. The school consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in Colorado, with strong test scores that outpace the district and state averages.

Copper Mesa Elementary School excels in standardized testing, with 60.7% of students proficient or better in CMAS/English Language Arts, 58.6% in CMAS/Math, and 65.9% in CMAS/Science - all significantly higher than the district and state averages. The school also has low chronic absenteeism rates and a small percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting it serves a relatively affluent student population. Compared to nearby schools, Copper Mesa consistently ranks higher in both test scores and overall statewide rankings.

While Heritage Elementary and Summit View Elementary are also high-performing schools in the area, Copper Mesa Elementary has maintained its strong academic performance over the years, indicating it has established effective educational practices and a supportive learning environment for its students.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 3501 Poston Parkway
       Highlands Ranch, CO  80126-8033

(303) 387-7375

District: Douglas County School District No. Re 1

SchoolDigger Rank:
147th of 943 Colorado Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,829 Help


Students who attend Copper Mesa Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Mountain Ridge Middle School
High:    Mountain Vista High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.4 Help
Number of students:  319

Racial breakdown:

White:
74.6%
Hispanic:
9.4%
Two or more races:
8.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  7.2% Help


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Compare Details Copper Mesa Elementary School ranks better than 84.4% of elementary schools in Colorado. It also ranks 26th 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 82.45. (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 Copper Mesa Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Douglas County School District No. Re 1.  (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Copper Mesa Elementary School is $16,829, which is the 5th highest among 58 elementary schools in the Douglas County School District No. Re 1.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Copper Mesa Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Copper Mesa Elementary School 147th of 943 Colorado public elementary schools. (See Copper Mesa 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 Copper Mesa Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Copper Mesa Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2007 82.48 111th 852 87.0%
2008 82.65 117th 849 86.2%
2009 80.14 152nd 872 82.6%
2010 83.34 127th 925 86.3%
2011 77.59 191st 935 79.6%
2012 84.07 120th 935 87.2%
2013 80.10 164th 954 82.8%
2014 79.05 177th 962 81.6%
2015 79.91 163rd 938 82.6%
2016 70.96 239th 914 73.9%
2017 75.80 204th 929 78.0%
2018 68.02 257th 917 72.0%
2019 61.26 353rd 965 63.4%
2021 66.88 244th 710 65.6%
2022 84.83 108th 921 88.3%
2023 84.04 130th 933 86.1%
2024 82.45 147th 943 84.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Copper Mesa Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.70 242nd 690 64.9%
2019 52.05 332nd 758 56.2%
2021 55.94 188th 351 46.4%
2022 78.26 105th 595 82.4%
2023 81.15 94th 642 85.4%
2024 73.72 150th 684 78.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Copper Mesa Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.55 218th 693 68.5%
2019 57.51 292nd 764 61.8%
2021 57.60 181st 352 48.6%
2022 74.27 139th 594 76.6%
2023 85.13 75th 649 88.4%
2024 78.21 130th 683 81.0%
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Rank History for White students at Copper Mesa Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 37.37 377th 596 36.7%
2021 46.98 181st 288 37.2%
2022 73.98 100th 454 78.0%
2023 63.21 183rd 525 65.1%
2024 65.36 184th 539 65.9%
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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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Reviews:
by a parent
Tuesday, March 13, 2018

Open Quote This is our first year at Copper Mesa and we couldn't be more pleased. The administration, staff, students, and parents are fantastic! Close Quote


by a parent
Sunday, December 2, 2012

Open Quote My child is in Second Grade and has been going to Copper Mesa since Kindergarten. CME is a wonderful school with highly educated and supportive teachers. Luan Ezra is an excellent principal that always puts students first. My child has always been happy and challenged at Copper Mesa. This school has a wide range of technology, math, science, social studies, writing and reading resources that are always current. Copper Mesa is a second home to our family and we couldn't be happier. Close Quote


by a citizen
Wednesday, October 10, 2012

Open Quote Outstanding school. Warm, welcoming, lots of opportunity for parent involvement. A real neighborhood school Close Quote



Enrollment information for Copper Mesa Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2006 380 12 28 31 0 n/a n/a 0 451
2007 437 9 30 27 2 n/a n/a 0 505
2008 476 9 42 31 3 n/a n/a 0 561
2009 529 11 34 39 3 n/a n/a 0 616
2010 562 10 35 36 3 n/a n/a 0 646
2011 526 8 41 74 0 1 17 0 667
2012 528 3 33 63 5 2 24 0 658
2013 523 5 38 67 1 0 25 0 659
2014 513 3 32 71 0 0 35 0 654
2015 489 2 34 68 1 0 46 0 640
2016 469 7 35 56 2 0 28 0 597
2017 436 4 32 55 0 0 32 0 559
2018 402 6 27 54 0 0 28 0 517
2019 353 7 24 54 4 0 33 0 475
2020 325 4 23 35 1 0 40 0 428
2021 281 2 20 35 0 0 28 0 366
2022 275 0 20 28 0 0 30 0 353
2023 238 3 20 30 0 0 28 0 319

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 Copper Mesa Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2006 451 24.0 18.8 0.9
2007 505 26.3 19.2 1.8
2008 561 30.3 18.5 1.6
2009 616 31.1 19.8 1.3
2010 646 34.1 18.9 2
2011 667 29.5 22.6 2.2
2012 658 29.5 22.3 2.4
2013 659 31.9 20.6 2.3
2014 654 32.3 20.1 4
2015 640 33.0 19.3 2.8
2016 597 30.0 19.9 3.2
2017 559 29.5 18.9 4.3
2018 517 27.5 18.8 5
2019 475 27.0 17.5 3.8
2020 428 27.0 15.8 3.5
2021 366 23.0 15.8 3.8
2022 353 21.9 16.1 5.4
2023 319 20.7 15.4 7.2

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 Copper Mesa Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2006 451 24.0 18.8 0.9
2007 505 26.3 19.2 1.8
2008 561 30.3 18.5 1.6
2009 616 31.1 19.8 1.3
2010 646 34.1 18.9 2
2011 667 29.5 22.6 2.2
2012 658 29.5 22.3 2.4
2013 659 31.9 20.6 2.3
2014 654 32.3 20.1 4
2015 640 33.0 19.3 2.8
2016 597 30.0 19.9 3.2
2017 559 29.5 18.9 4.3
2018 517 27.5 18.8 5
2019 475 27.0 17.5 3.8
2020 428 27.0 15.8 3.5
2021 366 23.0 15.8 3.8
2022 353 21.9 16.1 5.4
2023 319 20.7 15.4 7.2

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 Copper Mesa Elementary School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $11,035
2020 $12,332
2021 $13,307
2022 $14,457
2023 $16,829

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Copper Mesa 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 353rd of 965 Elementary schoolsRanks 130th of 933 Elementary schools
 22.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Copper Mesa Elementary School)40.756.4
 15.7%
   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 (Copper Mesa Elementary School)4164.1
 23.1%
   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 (Copper Mesa Elementary School)54.152.4
 1.7%
   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 (Copper Mesa Elementary School)34.454.8
 20.4%
   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 (Copper Mesa Elementary School)31.167.4
 36.3%
   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 (Copper Mesa Elementary School)53.963.8
 9.9%
   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 (Copper Mesa Elementary School)43.468.1
 24.7%
   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 (Copper Mesa Elementary School)60.362.5
 2.2%
   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 (Copper Mesa Elementary School)51.348.6
 2.7%
   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 (Copper Mesa Elementary School)52.958.8
 5.9%
   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 (Copper Mesa Elementary School)43.159.5
 16.4%
   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 Students475319
 32.8%
African American73
 57.1%
American Indian40
 100%
Asian2420
 16.7%
Hispanic5430
 44.4%
Pacific Islander00
White353238
 32.6%
Two or More Races3328
 15.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients3.8%7.2%
 3.4%

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Students who attend Copper Mesa Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Mountain Ridge Middle School
High : Mountain Vista High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 319 students attended Copper Mesa Elementary School.

Copper Mesa Elementary School ranks 147th of 943 Colorado elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Copper Mesa Elementary School are 75% White, 9% Hispanic, 9% Two or more races, 6% Asian.


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