Excellent
#17 of 1,815 schools in CO
Top 1% in state
High Peaks Elementary School
Elementary School · Boulder Valley School District No. Re2 · Boulder, CO
A Boulder Valley School District No. Re2 elementary school where students score 37 points above what's typical for similar communities.
3995 EAST AURORA AVENUE, Boulder, CO 80303
- Math 93% vs CO 40% (2025)
- Reading 95% vs CO 45% (2025)
- 16.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at High Peaks Elementary School score 94% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 56%).
2025 CMAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 15 points since 2020, reaching 94% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 88% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 90% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 35 test records from CO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
11.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where High Peaks Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 23Car-Dependent
- Transit 40Some Transit
- Bike 86Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,086/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Boulder), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$77,344
Median home value
$941,600
Median rent
$1,833/mo
College educated
78.9%
Homeownership
45.5%
Poverty rate
23.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 80303; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boulder Community School/integrated StudiesEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | K–5 | 0.0 mi | 265 | Compare → |
| Eisenhower Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.1 | PK–5 | 0.6 mi | 338 | Compare → |
| Horizons K-8 SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.5 | K–8 | 0.8 mi | 361 | Compare → |
| Countryside Montessori SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 1.0 mi | 11 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Boulder Valley School District No. Re2
- Schools in district
- 56
- Rank in district
- #3 of 54
- District spending per student
- $17,172NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
High Peaks Elementary School is listed in Boulder Valley School District No. Re2; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About High Peaks Elementary School
High Peaks Elementary School is a public elementary school in Boulder, CO, part of Boulder Valley School District No. Re2, serving approximately 247 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 16.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.2 out of 10 and ranks #17 of 1,815 schools in CO.
State assessment records show 88% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 90% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about High Peaks Elementary School
What grades does High Peaks Elementary School serve?
High Peaks Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend High Peaks Elementary School?
High Peaks Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 247 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at High Peaks Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at High Peaks Elementary School is 16.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does High Peaks Elementary School rank in CO?
High Peaks Elementary School ranks #17 of 1,815 schools in CO.
What is High Peaks Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
High Peaks Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.2 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 High Peaks Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, High Peaks Elementary School has 88% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 90% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is High Peaks Elementary School a charter school?
No, High Peaks Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is High Peaks Elementary School a Title I school?
No, High Peaks Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for High Peaks Elementary School?
11.7% of students at High Peaks 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
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 247
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Boulder County
- Phone
- (720) 561-6500
- Area population (ZIP 80303)
- 24,934
- Area average commute
- 19.1 min
- Area median age
- 29.8
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 · 2025 CMAS · 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 from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 CMAS · 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 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 80303; 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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