Is Redstone Elementary School a good school?

Yes. Redstone Elementary School ranks in the top 6.3% of Colorado elementary schools.

How many students attend Redstone Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 404 students attended Redstone Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Redstone Elementary School?

Students at Redstone Elementary School are 64% White, 14% Hispanic, 13% Asian, 8% Two or more races.

What schools do graduates of Redstone Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Redstone Elementary School usually go on to attend: Middle : Rocky Heights Middle School High : Rock Canyon High School

Redstone Elementary School

Summary:

Redstone Elementary School is a highly-ranked public elementary school in Highlands Ranch, Colorado, serving 412 students in grades PK-6. As part of the highly-rated Douglas County School District No. Re 1, Redstone Elementary consistently outperforms district and state averages in academic assessments, ranking 59th out of 943 elementary schools in Colorado.

Redstone Elementary's key strengths include exceptional performance in English Language Arts, Math, and Science, with proficiency rates significantly higher than district and state levels. The school also boasts low chronic absenteeism and a very low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a relatively affluent student population. Compared to nearby schools, Redstone's academic performance is generally stronger, with the exception of Heritage Elementary, which ranks even higher in the state.

While Redstone Elementary maintains a consistent track record of excellence, the school's lower performance for female and white student subgroups compared to male and gifted students may indicate potential equity concerns that the school could address. Additionally, the school's ability to effectively serve a more diverse student population may be an area for further consideration, given its current demographic makeup.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

9970 Glenstone Circle
Highlands Ranch, CO 80130-8022

(303) 387-7300

District: Douglas County School District No. Re 1

SchoolDigger Rank:
59^th of 943 Colorado Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $15,871

Students who attend Redstone Elementary School usually attend:

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

Student/teacher ratio: 14.9

Number of students: 404

Racial breakdown:

White:

64.1%

Hispanic:

13.6%

Asian:

13.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 8.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Redstone Elementary School ranks better than 93.7% of elementary schools in Colorado. It also ranks 11^th among 58 ranked elementary schools in the Douglas County School District No. Re 1. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 91.7. (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 Student population at Redstone Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (64.1%), Hispanic (13.6%), Asian (13.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 8.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Redstone Elementary School is 14.9, which is the 10^th best among 58 elementary schools in the Douglas County School District No. Re 1. (See more...)

Compare Redstone Elementary School employs 27 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Redstone Elementary School is $15,871, which is the 17^th highest among 58 elementary schools in the Douglas County School District No. Re 1.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Redstone Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Redstone Elementary School 59^th of 943 Colorado public elementary schools. (See Redstone Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Gifted and Talented students:

Male students:

White students:

Douglas County School District No. Re 1:

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

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Rank History for Redstone Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Redstone Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CO State Percentile
2007	84.91	88^th	852	89.7%
2008	86.49	78^th	849	90.8%
2009	80.67	145^th	872	83.4%
2010	85.09	103^rd	925	88.9%
2011	88.46	71^st	935	92.4%
2012	89.07	73^rd	935	92.2%
2013	88.62	70^th	954	92.7%
2014	85.99	99^th	962	89.7%
2015	86.10	107^th	938	88.6%
2016	94.88	31^st	914	96.6%
2017	94.38	34^th	929	96.3%
2018	94.27	38^th	917	95.9%
2019	93.99	34^th	965	96.5%
2021	86.79	85^th	710	88.0%
2022	79.91	171^st	921	81.4%
2023	92.03	57^th	933	93.9%
2024	91.70	59^th	943	93.7%

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Rank History for Female students at Redstone Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CO State Percentile
2018	92.10	32^nd	690	95.4%
2019	91.14	34^th	758	95.5%
2021	74.50	98^th	351	72.1%
2022	62.85	207^th	595	65.2%
2023	84.67	74^th	642	88.5%
2024	83.56	89^th	684	87.0%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Redstone Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CO State Percentile
2018	68.92	28^th	84	66.7%
2019	66.08	35^th	110	68.2%
2023	53.30	51^st	82	37.8%
2024	74.99	13^th	91	85.7%

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Rank History for Male students at Redstone Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CO State Percentile
2018	90.41	45^th	693	93.5%
2019	91.94	36^th	764	95.3%
2021	86.10	50^th	352	85.8%
2022	79.49	102^nd	594	82.8%
2023	87.93	60^th	649	90.8%
2024	89.80	50^th	683	92.7%

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Rank History for White students at Redstone Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CO State Percentile
2018	86.21	35^th	337	89.6%
2019	82.57	59^th	596	90.1%
2021	65.31	110^th	288	61.8%
2022	56.97	197^th	454	56.6%
2023	77.88	81^st	525	84.6%
2024	76.79	95^th	539	82.4%

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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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by a parent
Tuesday, February 26, 2013

This school is amazing. The teachers are so wonderful. There is a genuine interest for each student and their success. The teachers bend over backwards to help kids and meet with parents before or after hours. The principal, Mrs. Wilson and vice principal, Mrs. Puga seem to work well together and help to problem solve based on each individual situation so the kids don't get bunched up into one category. The woman that runs the after school program is a true gift to any child's life. Her name is Deb Mejia. Being a working parent presents it's own challenges and having my child in the before and after care program has been a true blessing. This school is really great and I believe that each child feels valued in being there. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Redstone Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2006	480	4	21	14	1	n/a	n/a	520
2007	472	6	56	32	2	n/a	n/a	568
2008	532	8	52	38	1	n/a	n/a	631
2009	648	11	63	37	1	n/a	n/a	760
2010	650	8	63	36	1	n/a	n/a	758
2011	574	7	49	58	1	3	27	719
2012	550	6	43	54	1	0	33	687
2013	538	5	55	54	3	0	32	687
2014	503	5	54	55	2	1	31	651
2015	463	7	57	53	4	3	32	619
2016	477	5	58	59	1	0	37	637
2017	440	7	50	55	1	1	30	584
2018	412	6	56	50	1	0	30	555
2019	389	10	49	43	0	0	27	518
2020	362	7	44	46	0	0	29	488
2021	320	4	39	60	1	0	30	454
2022	286	7	40	51	0	0	33	417
2023	269	3	55	55	1	0	29	412
2024	259	3	53	55	1	0	33	404

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 Redstone Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2006	520	27.2	19.1	0.8
2007	568	29.4	19.3	0.7
2008	631	32.9	19.2	0.5
2009	760	38.8	19.6	0.8
2010	758	35.5	21.3	0.5
2011	719	32.6	22.0	1.4
2012	687	31.5	21.8	2.5
2013	687	32.6	21.0	1.7
2014	651	35.0	18.6	2.3
2015	619	33.0	18.7	1.8
2016	637	34.0	18.7	2.8
2017	584	32.0	18.2	3.1
2018	555	29.5	18.8	3.8
2019	518	28.0	18.5	3.3
2020	488	29.0	16.8	2.9
2021	454	25.7	17.6	5.9
2022	417	25.7	16.1	5
2023	412	25.9	15.8	3.9
2024	404	27.0	14.9	8.4

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 Redstone Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2006	520	27.2	19.1	0.8
2007	568	29.4	19.3	0.7
2008	631	32.9	19.2	0.5
2009	760	38.8	19.6	0.8
2010	758	35.5	21.3	0.5
2011	719	32.6	22.0	1.4
2012	687	31.5	21.8	2.5
2013	687	32.6	21.0	1.7
2014	651	35.0	18.6	2.3
2015	619	33.0	18.7	1.8
2016	637	34.0	18.7	2.8
2017	584	32.0	18.2	3.1
2018	555	29.5	18.8	3.8
2019	518	28.0	18.5	3.3
2020	488	29.0	16.8	2.9
2021	454	25.7	17.6	5.9
2022	417	25.7	16.1	5
2023	412	25.9	15.8	3.9
2024	404	27.0	14.9	8.4

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 Redstone Elementary School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$11,740
2020	$12,347
2021	$12,493
2022	$14,530
2023	$15,871

Data source: Colorado Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Redstone Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 34^th of 965 Elementary schools	Ranks 57^th of 933 Elementary schools	2.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Redstone Elementary School)	61.4	72.6	11.2%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Douglas County School District No. Re 1)	52	58	6%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)	41.3	39.9	1.4%
3rd Grade Math (Redstone Elementary School)	77.3	74.6	2.7%
3rd Grade Math (Douglas County School District No. Re 1)	52.6	59.4	6.8%
3rd Grade Math (Colorado)	41	40.4	0.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Redstone Elementary School)	82.1	68.8	13.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Douglas County School District No. Re 1)	59	59.2	0.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)	48	43.8	4.2%
4th Grade Math (Redstone Elementary School)	71.4	65.3	6.1%
4th Grade Math (Douglas County School District No. Re 1)	44.7	48.8	4.1%
4th Grade Math (Colorado)	33.6	32.7	0.9%
5th Grade Science (Redstone Elementary School)	67	50	17%
5th Grade Science (Douglas County School District No. Re 1)	47.7	50.7	3%
5th Grade Science (Colorado)	35.9	33.9	2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Redstone Elementary School)	78.4	78	0.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Douglas County School District No. Re 1)	59.1	64.5	5.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)	48.4	47.8	0.6%
5th Grade Math (Redstone Elementary School)	61.4	67.2	5.8%
5th Grade Math (Douglas County School District No. Re 1)	44.8	52.4	7.6%
5th Grade Math (Colorado)	35.7	36.5	0.8%
All Grades English Language Arts (Redstone Elementary School)	73.8	73.3	0.5%
All Grades English Language Arts (Douglas County School District No. Re 1)	56.7	61.6	4.9%
All Grades English Language Arts (Colorado)	45.8	43.7	2.1%
All Grades Math (Redstone Elementary School)	70	69.7	0.3%
All Grades Math (Douglas County School District No. Re 1)	46.5	50.7	4.2%
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	518	412	20.5%
African American	10	3	70%
American Indian	0	1
Asian	49	55	12.2%
Hispanic	43	55	27.9%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	389	269	30.8%
Two or More Races	27	29	7.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	3.3%	3.9%	0.6%

Schools Near Redstone 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 6th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts 7th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts 8th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts All Grades	CMAS Math 3rd Grade	CMAS Math 4th Grade	CMAS Math 5th Grade	CMAS Math 6th Grade	CMAS Math 7th Grade	CMAS Math 8th Grade	CMAS Math All Grades	CMAS Science 5th Grade	CMAS Science 8th Grade	Total
Redstone Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	9970 Glenstone Circle	Highlands Ranch	80130	Douglas County	Douglas County School District No. Re 1	No	No	No	No	(303) 387-7300	404	27	14.9	8.4%	259 (64.1%)	3 (0.7%)	55 (13.6%)	53 (13.1%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (8.2%)	91.7	59^th of 943 public elementary schools	93.7%		92	57^th of 933 public elementary schools	93.9%	2	80.4	72.2	71.7				74.5	82.1	64.9	66.1				70.4	54.2		$15,871
Wildcat Mountain Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	6585 Lionshead Parkway	Littleton	80124	Douglas County	Douglas County School District No. Re 1	No	No	No	No	(303) 387-6925	416	31	13.2	14.4%	291 (70.0%)	5 (1.2%)	52 (12.5%)	34 (8.2%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	32 (7.7%)	86.8	108^th of 943 public elementary schools	88.5%		89.2	81^st of 933 public elementary schools	91.3%	27	66.7	63.4	78.7				69.7	62.5	50.7	64.0				59.2	58.7		$16,412
Arrowwood Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	10345 Arrowwood Drive	Highlands Ranch	80130	Douglas County	Douglas County School District No. Re 1	No	No	No	No	(303) 387-6875	398	24	16.8	21.9%	253 (63.6%)	5 (1.3%)	85 (21.4%)	26 (6.5%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (7.0%)	68	288^th of 943 public elementary schools	69.5%		67.6	275^th of 933 public elementary schools	70.5%	13	52.5	58.8	56.9	69.6			59.6	60.0	35.8	49.0	50.0			47.9	26.0		$15,538
Fox Creek Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	6585 Collegiate Drive	Highlands Ranch	80130	Douglas County	Douglas County School District No. Re 1	No	No	No	No	(303) 387-7000	450	29	15.5	14.9%	326 (72.4%)	6 (1.3%)	52 (11.6%)	22 (4.9%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	42 (9.3%)	79.8	169^th of 943 public elementary schools	82.1%		80.5	161^st of 933 public elementary schools	82.7%	8	62.3	52.6	60.4	75.0			62.6	54.9	43.9	58.5	48.2			51.2	67.3		$14,528
Eagle Ridge Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	7716 Timberline Road	Lone Tree	80124	Douglas County	Douglas County School District No. Re 1	No	No	No	No	(303) 387-7075	587	37	16.0	30.2%	297 (50.6%)	51 (8.7%)	132 (22.5%)	58 (9.9%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	48 (8.2%)	73.7	224^th of 943 public elementary schools	76.2%		78.2	177^th of 933 public elementary schools	81.0%	47	53.3	48.6	56.9	71.0			57.3	56.6	42.3	47.7	60.9			52.0	47.7		$15,783
Heritage Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	3350 Summit View Parkway	Highlands Ranch	80126	Douglas County	Douglas County School District No. Re 1	No	No	No	No	(303) 387-6725	378	25	14.9	12.7%	257 (68.0%)	5 (1.3%)	62 (16.4%)	23 (6.1%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (7.7%)	95.4	26^th of 943 public elementary schools	97.2%		97.4	14^th of 933 public elementary schools	98.5%	12	70.0	65.8	89.6	87.9			80.5	73.3	73.0	66.7	71.2			70.7	74.5		$15,551
Platte River Charter Academy	Public, Charter	PK, KG-8	4085 Lark Sparrow St.	Highlands Ranch	80126	Douglas County	Douglas County School District No. Re 1	Yes	No	No	No	(303) 221-1070	475	31	15.4	4.0%	321 (67.6%)	3 (0.6%)	41 (8.6%)	68 (14.3%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	40 (8.4%)	92.7	49^th of 943 public elementary schools	94.8%		92.4	54^th of 933 public elementary schools	94.2%	5	77.4	70.8	71.2	77.8	88.0	83.3	78.0	94.3	79.6	59.6	68.5	76.0	65.3	73.9	55.8	70.8	$9,676
Copper Mesa Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	3501 Poston Parkway	Highlands Ranch	80126	Douglas County	Douglas County School District No. Re 1	No	No	No	No	(303) 387-7375	322	21	15.3	8.4%	233 (72.4%)	2 (0.6%)	36 (11.2%)	25 (7.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (8.1%)	82.5	147^th of 943 public elementary schools	84.4%		84	130^th of 933 public elementary schools	86.1%	17	43.2	59.5	69.6	69.6			60.7	56.8	57.9	58.7	60.9			58.6	65.9		$16,829
Acres Green Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	13524 North Acres Green Drive	Littleton	80124	Douglas County	Douglas County School District No. Re 1	No	No	No	No	(303) 387-7125	382	27	14.1	35.3%	142 (37.2%)	10 (2.6%)	120 (31.4%)	79 (20.7%)	6 (1.6%)	1 (0.3%)	24 (6.3%)	51.1	434^th of 943 public elementary schools	54.0%		57.4	367^th of 933 public elementary schools	60.7%	67	51.5	33.3	36.0	57.5			43.3	55.9	37.3	26.4	52.4			41.1	32.1		$15,459
Cougar Run Elementary School	Public	K-6	8780 Venneford Ranch Road	Highlands Ranch	80126	Douglas County	Douglas County School District No. Re 1	No	No	No	No	(303) 387-6675	360	23	16.0	18.1%	255 (70.8%)	4 (1.1%)	57 (15.8%)	17 (4.7%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (7.2%)	84.3	130^th of 943 public elementary schools	86.2%		77.7	184^th of 933 public elementary schools	80.3%	54	68.4	66.0	66.7	81.1			70.0	63.2	38.5	64.4	71.1			57.8	54.3		$18,514

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