Excellent
#37 of 1,815 schools in CO
Top 2% in state
Redstone 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 22 points above what's typical for similar communities.
9970 GLENSTONE CIRCLE, Highlands Ranch, CO 80130
- Math 78% vs CO 40% (2025)
- Reading 83% vs CO 45% (2025)
- 15:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Redstone Elementary School score 80% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 58%).
2025 CMAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 23 points since 2020, reaching 80% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 74% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 80% (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
8.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Redstone 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. Open the Denver map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 25Car-Dependent
- Bike 57Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated728/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wildcat Mountain Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.0 | PK–5 | 0.5 mi | 416 | Compare → |
| St Katharine Drexel Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–1 | 0.8 mi | 16 | Compare → |
| Arrowwood Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | PK–6 | 0.9 mi | 398 | Compare → |
| Fox Creek Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | PK–6 | 1.0 mi | 450 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Douglas County School District No. Re 1
- Schools in district
- 89
- Rank in district
- #2 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
Redstone Elementary School is listed in Douglas County School District No. Re 1; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Redstone Elementary School
Redstone Elementary School is a public elementary school in Highlands Ranch, CO, part of Douglas County School District No. Re 1, serving approximately 404 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 15:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.1 out of 10 and ranks #37 of 1,815 schools in CO.
State assessment records show 74% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 80% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Redstone Elementary School
What grades does Redstone Elementary School serve?
Redstone Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Redstone Elementary School?
Redstone Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 404 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Redstone Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Redstone Elementary School is 15:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Redstone Elementary School rank in CO?
Redstone Elementary School ranks #37 of 1,815 schools in CO.
What is Redstone Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Redstone Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.1 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 Redstone Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Redstone Elementary School has 74% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 80% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Redstone Elementary School a charter school?
No, Redstone Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Redstone Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Redstone Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Redstone Elementary School?
8.4% of students at Redstone 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
- 404
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Douglas County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 11.4%
- Phone
- (303) 387-7300
- 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 · 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 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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