Below Average
#1527 of 1,815 schools in CO
Highland Elementary School
Elementary School · Weld County School District No. Re-9 · Pierce, CO
A Weld County School District No. Re-9 elementary school where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.
P O BOX 39, Pierce, CO 80650
- Math 29% vs CO 40% (2025)
- Reading 20% vs CO 45% (2025)
- 16:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Highland Elementary School score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
2025 CMAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 60 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 25% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 36% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 38% (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 33 test records from CO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
51.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Highland 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 15Car-Dependent
- Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average264/100K
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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
$56,667
Median home value
$310,800
Median rent
$1,125/mo
College educated
18.9%
Homeownership
88.6%
Poverty rate
27.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 80650; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Weld County School District No. Re-9
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $12,220NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 4.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Highland Elementary School is listed in Weld County School District No. Re-9; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Highland Elementary School
Highland Elementary School is a public elementary school in Pierce, CO, part of Weld County School District No. Re-9, serving approximately 432 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 16:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,527 of 1,815 schools in CO.
State assessment records show 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Highland Elementary School
What grades does Highland Elementary School serve?
Highland Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Highland Elementary School?
Highland Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 432 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Highland Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Highland Elementary School is 16:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Highland Elementary School rank in CO?
Highland Elementary School ranks #1,527 of 1,815 schools in CO.
What is Highland Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Highland Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 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 Highland Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Highland Elementary School has 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Highland Elementary School a charter school?
No, Highland Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Highland Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Highland Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Highland Elementary School?
51.6% of students at Highland 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
- 432
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Weld County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 41.7%
- Phone
- (970) 834-2853
- Area population (ZIP 80650)
- 1,992
- Area average commute
- 37.7 min
- Area median age
- 41
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 80650; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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