Excellent
#24 of 1,815 schools in CO
Top 1% in state
Highlands Elementary School
Elementary School · St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1j · Erie, CO
A St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1j elementary school where students score 11 points above what's typical for similar communities.
475 HIGHLANDS CIRCLE, Erie, CO 80516
- Math 67% vs CO 40% (2025)
- Reading 67% vs CO 45% (2025)
- 17.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Highlands Elementary School score 67% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 56%).
2025 CMAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 67% across the 4-year record (2022–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 66% (multi-year average, 2022-2025) · reading/ELA 67% (2025 CMAS)
Based on 9 test records from CO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
12.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Highlands 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 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 21Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated942/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Erie), 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
$160,590
Median home value
$683,600
Median rent
$2,718/mo
College educated
63.6%
Homeownership
89%
Poverty rate
3.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 80516; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soaring Heights Pk-8Enrollment path unverified | 8.7 | PK–8 | 1.0 mi | 1,254 | Compare → |
| Aspen Ridge Preparatory SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.8 | K–8 | 1.5 mi | 548 | Compare → |
| Erie Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.9 | PK–5 | 1.7 mi | 450 | Compare → |
| Red Hawk ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | PK–5 | 2.1 mi | 605 | 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.
St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1j
- Schools in district
- 54
- Rank in district
- #1 of 54
- District spending per student
- $14,045NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Highlands Elementary School is listed in St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1J; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Highlands Elementary School
Highlands Elementary School is a public elementary school in Erie, CO, part of St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1j, serving approximately 474 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 17.6:1 student-teacher ratio.
It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.2 out of 10 and ranks #24 of 1,815 schools in CO. State assessment records show 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2025) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 CMAS).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Highlands Elementary School
What grades does Highlands Elementary School serve?
Highlands Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Highlands Elementary School?
Highlands Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 474 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Highlands Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Highlands Elementary School is 17.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Highlands Elementary School rank in CO?
Highlands Elementary School ranks #24 of 1,815 schools in CO.
What is Highlands Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Highlands 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 Highlands Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Highlands Elementary School has 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2025) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 CMAS).
Is Highlands Elementary School a charter school?
No, Highlands Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Highlands Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Highlands Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Highlands Elementary School?
12.2% of students at Highlands 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 474
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small Suburb
- County
- Weld County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 10.1%
- Phone
- (303) 776-6200
- Area population (ZIP 80516)
- 37,107
- Area average commute
- 27.6 min
- Area median age
- 37.8
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 80516; 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, 2022-2025, 2025 CMAS; directory SY 2023–24
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