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#1027 of 1,815 schools in CO
Arrowwood Elementary School
Elementary School · Douglas County School District No. Re 1 · Highlands Ranch, CO
A Douglas County School District No. Re 1 elementary school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.
10345 ARROWWOOD DRIVE, Highlands Ranch, CO 80130
- Math 57% proficient (2022)
- Reading 57% proficient (2021)
- 17.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Arrowwood Elementary School score 57% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 51%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 10 points since 2019, reaching 57% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 62% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 27 test records from CO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
21.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Arrowwood Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 55Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 69Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated728/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$155,117
Median home value
$652,700
Median rent
$2,564/mo
College educated
67.3%
Homeownership
77.9%
Poverty rate
2.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 80130; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Katharine Drexel Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–1 | 0.7 mi | 16 | Compare → |
| Heritage Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.9 | PK–6 | 0.8 mi | 378 | Compare → |
| Copper Mesa Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | PK–6 | 0.9 mi | 322 | Compare → |
| Redstone Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.1 | PK–6 | 0.9 mi | 404 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Douglas County School District No. Re 1
- Schools in district
- 89
- Rank in district
- #76 of 88
- District spending per student
- $12,942NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 2.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Arrowwood Elementary School is listed in Douglas County School District No. Re 1; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Arrowwood Elementary School
Arrowwood Elementary School is a public elementary school in Highlands Ranch, CO, part of Douglas County School District No. Re 1, serving approximately 398 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 17.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,027 of 1,815 schools in CO.
State assessment records show 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Arrowwood Elementary School
What grades does Arrowwood Elementary School serve?
Arrowwood Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Arrowwood Elementary School?
Arrowwood Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 398 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Arrowwood Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Arrowwood Elementary School is 17.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Arrowwood Elementary School rank in CO?
Arrowwood Elementary School ranks #1,027 of 1,815 schools in CO.
What is Arrowwood Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Arrowwood Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Arrowwood Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Arrowwood Elementary School has 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Arrowwood Elementary School a charter school?
No, Arrowwood Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Arrowwood Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Arrowwood Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Arrowwood Elementary School?
21.9% of students at Arrowwood Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 6th
- Enrollment
- 398
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Douglas County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.8%
- Phone
- (303) 387-6875
- Area population (ZIP 80130)
- 25,293
- Area average commute
- 25.2 min
- Area median age
- 39.7
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 80130; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022, multi-year average, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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