Skip to main content

Excellent

#120 of 1,815 schools in CO

Top 7% in state

Soaring Heights Pk-8

Elementary School · St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1j · Erie, CO

A St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1j elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 8th.

3280 COUNTY ROAD 5, Erie, CO 80516

  • Math 57% vs CO 37% (2025)
  • Reading 61% vs CO 46% (2025)
  • 17.4:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress9.8Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
View breakdown
Years of Data6
Annual Change+1.3 pts/yr
Data Period2018–2025
TrendImproving
Academics8.2Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
View breakdown
Math Proficiency56.7% (2025 CMAS)
Reading/ELA Proficiency61.3% (2025 CMAS)
Math vs. State Avg+20.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+16.4 pts
Overall Proficiency59% (2025 CMAS, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)57% (model expectation from 2025 CMAS)
vs. Expected+1.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile73th
Resources & Environment6.5Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
View breakdown
Student-Teacher Ratio17.4:1
District spending per student$14,045
Chronic Absenteeism19.2%

Students at Soaring Heights Pk-8 score 59% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 57%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 CMAS proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.

Math Proficiency57%(2025 CMAS)
School
State
37%(2025 CMAS)
ELA Proficiency61%(2025 CMAS)
School
State
46%(2025 CMAS)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 8-year record (2018–2025), then recovered 17 points since 2020, reaching 59% in 2025.

Show all 6 years by subject
2018
Math
47%
ELA
53%
2019
Math
47%
ELA
53%
2020*
Math
30%
ELA
54%
2021*
Math
30%
ELA
54%
2022
Math
42%
2025
Math
57%
ELA
61%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 50% (multi-year average, 2018-2025) · reading/ELA 58% (multi-year average, 2018-2025)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 23 test records from CO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

10.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

See how we rate

The neighborhood

Where Soaring Heights Pk-8 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 22Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated942/100K

Powered byWalk Score

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

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Highlands Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified9.2PK–51.0 mi474Compare →
Erie Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.9PK–52.1 mi450Compare →
Aspen Ridge Preparatory SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified4.8K–82.3 mi548Compare →
Red Hawk ElementaryEnrollment path unverified8.0PK–52.7 mi605Compare →

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
#5 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

Soaring Heights Pk-8 is listed in St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1J; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Soaring Heights Pk-8

Soaring Heights Pk-8 is a public elementary school in Erie, CO, part of St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1j, serving approximately 1,254 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 17.4:1 student-teacher ratio.

It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 out of 10 and ranks #120 of 1,815 schools in CO. State assessment records show 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2025) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Soaring Heights Pk-8

What grades does Soaring Heights Pk-8 serve?

Soaring Heights Pk-8 serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend Soaring Heights Pk-8?

Soaring Heights Pk-8 has an enrollment of approximately 1,254 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Soaring Heights Pk-8?

The student-teacher ratio at Soaring Heights Pk-8 is 17.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Soaring Heights Pk-8 rank in CO?

Soaring Heights Pk-8 ranks #120 of 1,815 schools in CO.

What is Soaring Heights Pk-8's MySchoolScout rating?

Soaring Heights Pk-8 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 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 Soaring Heights Pk-8?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Soaring Heights Pk-8 has 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2025) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2025).

Is Soaring Heights Pk-8 a charter school?

No, Soaring Heights Pk-8 is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Soaring Heights Pk-8 a Title I school?

No, Soaring Heights Pk-8 is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Soaring Heights Pk-8?

10.2% of students at Soaring Heights Pk-8 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 – 8th
Enrollment
1,254
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
72
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Weld County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
19.2%
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, 2018-2025; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

Related reading

Get school insights in your inbox

New rankings, best-schools lists, and parent guides — delivered free. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.

We respect your privacy. Unsubscribe at any time.