Hackberry Hill Elementary School

Summary:

Hackberry Hill Elementary School is a public elementary school in Arvada, Colorado, serving 356 students in grades K-5. The school is part of the Jefferson County School District No. R-1, which is ranked 35 out of 116 districts in the state.

Hackberry Hill Elementary consistently outperforms the district and state in academic achievement, with proficiency rates of 60.6% in English Language Arts and 48.6% in Math, compared to the district's 51.8% and 40.7%, and the state's 44.1% and 34.2%, respectively. The school's 5th-grade Science proficiency rate of 58.4% is also significantly higher than the district's 46.6% and the state's 37.9%. Hackberry Hill has maintained a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger for most of the past decade, ranking in the top 22% of Colorado elementary schools.

While the school's male students and low-income students perform exceptionally well, ranking in the top 22% and 29% of Colorado elementary schools, respectively, the school's Gifted and Talented students have struggled, ranking in the bottom 15%. Compared to nearby schools, Hackberry Hill outperforms most of the Jefferson County schools, including Lincoln Charter Academy, Sierra Elementary, and Warder Elementary, but lags behind the high-performing Cotton Creek Elementary in the Adams 12 Five Star Schools district.


Detail:

Public K-5

 7300 West 76th Avenue
       Arvada, CO  80003-2712


(303) 982-0260

District: Jefferson County School District No. R-1

SchoolDigger Rank:
203rd of 943 Colorado Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,294 Help


Students who attend Hackberry Hill Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    North Arvada Middle School
High:    Arvada High School

Student/teacher ratio:  18.6 Help
Number of students:  441

Racial breakdown:

White:
62.8%
Hispanic:
26.8%
Two or more races:
6.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  37% Help


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Compare Details Hackberry Hill Elementary School ranks better than 78.5% of elementary schools in Colorado. It also ranks 27th among 85 ranked elementary schools in the Jefferson County School District No. R-1. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 75.71. (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 Racial makeup is: White (62.8%), Hispanic (26.8%), two or more races (6.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 37% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Hackberry Hill Elementary School is 18.6. 82 elementary schools in the Jefferson County School District No. R-1 have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Hackberry Hill Elementary School employs 23.6 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Hackberry Hill Elementary School is $15,294. 45 elementary schools in the Jefferson County School District No. R-1 spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Hackberry Hill Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Hackberry Hill Elementary School 203rd of 943 Colorado public elementary schools. (See Hackberry Hill Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Jefferson County School District No. R-1:

SchoolDigger ranks Jefferson County School District No. R-1 35th of 116 Colorado school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Hackberry Hill Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Hackberry Hill Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 75.79 193rd 808 76.1%
2005 80.46 127th 823 84.6%
2006 73.79 208th 829 74.9%
2007 73.67 217th 852 74.5%
2008 75.84 190th 849 77.6%
2009 75.08 204th 872 76.6%
2010 78.31 179th 925 80.6%
2011 77.76 188th 935 79.9%
2012 75.71 211th 935 77.4%
2013 77.85 199th 954 79.1%
2014 75.01 233rd 962 75.8%
2015 79.64 166th 938 82.3%
2016 75.51 188th 914 79.4%
2017 74.42 217th 929 76.6%
2018 73.23 215th 917 76.6%
2019 70.23 256th 965 73.5%
2021 65.80 255th 710 64.1%
2022 81.18 153rd 921 83.4%
2023 86.16 105th 933 88.7%
2024 75.71 203rd 943 78.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Hackberry Hill Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.27 93rd 308 69.8%
2019 63.84 88th 332 73.5%
2023 76.54 44th 265 83.4%
2024 64.32 107th 365 70.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Hackberry Hill Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.29 216th 690 68.7%
2019 57.58 298th 758 60.7%
2021 49.73 215th 351 38.7%
2022 60.12 230th 595 61.3%
2023 73.10 154th 642 76.0%
2024 56.20 278th 684 59.4%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Hackberry Hill Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.10 74th 84 11.9%
2019 21.90 99th 110 10.0%
2022 54.45 12th 22 45.5%
2023 53.03 52nd 82 36.6%
2024 33.33 78th 91 14.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Hackberry Hill Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 68.25 180th 693 74.0%
2019 70.86 185th 764 75.8%
2021 57.70 180th 352 48.9%
2022 82.02 88th 594 85.2%
2023 83.83 84th 649 87.1%
2024 75.42 148th 683 78.3%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Hackberry Hill Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 59.21 84th 242 65.3%
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Rank History for White students at Hackberry Hill Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.07 135th 337 59.9%
2019 54.69 253rd 596 57.6%
2021 43.42 197th 288 31.6%
2022 71.13 116th 454 74.4%
2023 70.71 133rd 525 74.7%
2024 67.18 161st 539 70.1%
See the entire list of Best Colorado Elementary Schools for White Students!

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, May 8, 2019

Open Quote If I could give this school no stars I would. My 3rd grader started at the start of school in 2018 and it has been a nightmare! She has been bullied almost every day. I've had multiple meetings with the principal/teacher and even spoke with the superintendent but nothing has changed. She has been physically assaulted by a boy multiple times and we had a problem with other girls pulling at her clothing/jewelry to the point of damaging clothes and ripping a necklace off of her body. She did defend herself once but received an in school suspension for doing so. The last time I spoke to the principal he said my child was lying. I have personally watched the bullying happen and it makes me sick. I cannot believe this staff is letting my little girl continue to be bullied like this! Do not send your children here if you hope to have your children protected, this staff will not provide safety from other students. Close Quote


by a student
Friday, December 2, 2011

Open Quote A truly wonderful school that gave me the personal and intellectual foundation to become a very successful student at an elite private college, despite my lower-income background. The GT program is fantastic -I attribute everything that is good in me to having been a GT student at Hackberry Hill.
This is a place where lasting friendships are formed. Our class of about 28 students is still in touch over a decade later and our best memories come from our experiences here. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Hackberry Hill Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 435 7 8 32 3 n/a n/a 0 485
1989 394 7 10 32 5 n/a n/a 0 448
1990 368 5 9 26 4 n/a n/a 0 412
1991 360 7 9 27 2 n/a n/a 0 405
1992 362 7 7 26 0 n/a n/a 0 402
1993 370 4 4 34 0 n/a n/a 0 412
1994 386 6 7 39 0 n/a n/a 0 438
1995 428 10 19 48 2 n/a n/a 0 507
1996 428 10 19 48 2 n/a n/a 0 507
1997 454 8 28 49 1 n/a n/a 0 540
1998 427 7 25 64 1 n/a n/a 0 524
1999 445 16 23 62 3 n/a n/a 0 549
2000 431 15 19 55 6 n/a n/a 0 526
2001 445 13 21 57 4 n/a n/a 0 540
2002 380 12 18 68 5 n/a n/a 0 483
2003 380 12 18 68 5 n/a n/a 0 483
2004 357 10 19 81 2 n/a n/a 0 469
2005 363 9 16 84 2 n/a n/a 0 474
2006 354 11 13 76 1 n/a n/a 0 455
2007 363 8 14 71 1 n/a n/a 0 457
2008 339 10 18 86 1 n/a n/a 0 454
2009 350 10 18 81 4 n/a n/a 0 463
2010 357 9 20 81 5 n/a n/a 0 472
2011 364 3 9 83 1 0 21 0 481
2012 371 1 8 84 0 0 23 0 487
2013 403 0 4 94 0 0 22 0 523
2014 411 1 2 76 0 0 28 0 518
2015 391 5 4 76 2 0 25 0 503
2016 374 4 6 89 1 0 27 0 501
2017 359 5 11 97 1 0 28 0 501
2018 355 4 15 94 2 0 28 0 498
2019 305 5 9 72 5 0 26 0 422
2020 291 3 8 83 4 0 20 0 409
2021 263 4 12 84 5 0 17 0 385
2022 247 6 6 85 5 0 18 0 367
2023 248 4 5 75 3 0 21 0 356
2024 277 5 8 118 3 0 30 0 441

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 Hackberry Hill Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 485 20.9 23.2 n/a
1989 448 21.9 20.4 4
1990 412 20.6 20.0 7
1991 405 19.5 20.7 6.7
1992 402 20.2 19.9 9.5
1993 412 20.3 20.3 7.5
1994 438 20.3 21.6 10.7
1995 507 23.6 21.5 11
1996 507 23.6 21.5 11
1997 540 25.1 21.5 8.7
1998 524 25.5 20.5 9.5
1999 549 25.3 21.7 8.6
2000 526 25.4 20.7 16.7
2001 540 25.6 21.1 14.4
2002 483 27.0 17.9 18
2003 483 27.0 17.9 18
2004 469 25.8 18.2 19.4
2005 474 25.1 18.9 19.6
2006 455 25.4 17.9 21.3
2007 457 24.5 18.7 21.4
2008 454 25.0 18.2 20
2009 463 24.0 19.3 19.7
2010 472 23.0 20.5 28.2
2011 481 24.6 19.4 24.5
2012 487 25.1 19.3 27.1
2013 523 28.0 18.6 30.4
2014 518 25.0 20.7 28.6
2015 503 25.0 20.1 28.2
2016 501 25.0 20.0 31.1
2017 501 24.8 20.1 32.9
2018 498 24.1 20.6 29.9
2019 422 21.2 19.8 31.5
2020 409 20.1 20.2 30.8
2021 385 21.6 17.7 31.2
2022 367 22.2 16.5 27.8
2023 356 21.0 16.9 30.3
2024 441 23.6 18.6 37

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 Hackberry Hill Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 485 20.9 23.2 n/a
1989 448 21.9 20.4 4
1990 412 20.6 20.0 7
1991 405 19.5 20.7 6.7
1992 402 20.2 19.9 9.5
1993 412 20.3 20.3 7.5
1994 438 20.3 21.6 10.7
1995 507 23.6 21.5 11
1996 507 23.6 21.5 11
1997 540 25.1 21.5 8.7
1998 524 25.5 20.5 9.5
1999 549 25.3 21.7 8.6
2000 526 25.4 20.7 16.7
2001 540 25.6 21.1 14.4
2002 483 27.0 17.9 18
2003 483 27.0 17.9 18
2004 469 25.8 18.2 19.4
2005 474 25.1 18.9 19.6
2006 455 25.4 17.9 21.3
2007 457 24.5 18.7 21.4
2008 454 25.0 18.2 20
2009 463 24.0 19.3 19.7
2010 472 23.0 20.5 28.2
2011 481 24.6 19.4 24.5
2012 487 25.1 19.3 27.1
2013 523 28.0 18.6 30.4
2014 518 25.0 20.7 28.6
2015 503 25.0 20.1 28.2
2016 501 25.0 20.0 31.1
2017 501 24.8 20.1 32.9
2018 498 24.1 20.6 29.9
2019 422 21.2 19.8 31.5
2020 409 20.1 20.2 30.8
2021 385 21.6 17.7 31.2
2022 367 22.2 16.5 27.8
2023 356 21.0 16.9 30.3
2024 441 23.6 18.6 37

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 Hackberry Hill Elementary School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $11,047
2020 $11,672
2021 $12,013
2022 $13,547
2023 $15,294

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Hackberry Hill Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 256th of 965 Elementary schoolsRanks 105th of 933 Elementary schools
 15.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Hackberry Hill Elementary School)51.557.7
 6.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Jefferson County School District No. R-1)46.348.2
 1.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)41.339.9
 1.4%
3rd Grade Math (Hackberry Hill Elementary School)5361.5
 8.5%
   3rd Grade Math (Jefferson County School District No. R-1)45.748.1
 2.4%
   3rd Grade Math (Colorado)4140.4
 0.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Hackberry Hill Elementary School)46.671.6
 25%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Jefferson County School District No. R-1)5653.5
 2.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)4843.8
 4.2%
4th Grade Math (Hackberry Hill Elementary School)32.950
 17.1%
   4th Grade Math (Jefferson County School District No. R-1)38.539.9
 1.4%
   4th Grade Math (Colorado)33.632.7
 0.9%
5th Grade Science (Hackberry Hill Elementary School)55.653.8
 1.8%
   5th Grade Science (Jefferson County School District No. R-1)41.641.6
   5th Grade Science (Colorado)35.933.9
 2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Hackberry Hill Elementary School)68.175.5
 7.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Jefferson County School District No. R-1)53.655.6
 2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)48.447.8
 0.6%
5th Grade Math (Hackberry Hill Elementary School)52.860.4
 7.6%
   5th Grade Math (Jefferson County School District No. R-1)39.441.7
 2.3%
   5th Grade Math (Colorado)35.736.5
 0.8%
All Grades English Language Arts (Hackberry Hill Elementary School)55.468.6
 13.2%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Jefferson County School District No. R-1)51.750.8
 0.9%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Colorado)45.843.7
 2.1%
All Grades Math (Hackberry Hill Elementary School)46.256.6
 10.4%
   All Grades Math (Jefferson County School District No. R-1)39.838.7
 1.1%
   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 Students422356
 15.6%
African American54
 20%
American Indian53
 40%
Asian95
 44.4%
Hispanic7275
 4.2%
Pacific Islander00
White305248
 18.7%
Two or More Races2621
 19.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients31.5%30.3%
 1.2%


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Students at Hackberry Hill Elementary School are 63% White, 27% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races, 2% Asian, 1% African American.

Hackberry Hill Elementary School ranks 203rd of 943 Colorado elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Hackberry Hill Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : North Arvada Middle School
High : Arvada High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 441 students attended Hackberry Hill Elementary 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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