Excellent
#135 of 1,815 schools in CO
Top 7% in state
Stone Mountain Elementary
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 23 points above what's typical for similar communities.
10625 WEATHERSFIELD WAY, Highlands Ranch, CO 80129
- Math 86% vs CO 38% (2025)
- Reading 81% vs CO 45% (2025)
- 16.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Stone Mountain Elementary score 83% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 61%).
2025 CMAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 14 points since 2020, reaching 84% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 81% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 81% (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 37 test records from CO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
3.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Stone Mountain Elementary 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 10Car-Dependent
- Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
- 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
$136,915
Median home value
$643,400
Median rent
$2,283/mo
College educated
63%
Homeownership
71.5%
Poverty rate
3.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 80129; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saddle Ranch Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | PK–6 | 0.7 mi | 368 | Compare → |
| Arma Dei AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.6private | PK–9 | 1.0 mi | 338 | Compare → |
| Coyote Creek Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.3 | PK–6 | 1.0 mi | 502 | Compare → |
| Eldorado Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.0 | PK–6 | 1.1 mi | 404 | 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.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Douglas County School District No. Re 1
- Schools in district
- 89
- Rank in district
- #11 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
Stone Mountain Elementary is listed in Douglas County School District No. Re 1; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Stone Mountain Elementary
Stone Mountain Elementary is a public elementary school in Highlands Ranch, CO, part of Douglas County School District No. Re 1, serving approximately 491 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 16.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10 and ranks #135 of 1,815 schools in CO.
State assessment records show 81% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 81% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Stone Mountain Elementary
What grades does Stone Mountain Elementary serve?
Stone Mountain Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Stone Mountain Elementary?
Stone Mountain Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 491 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Stone Mountain Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Stone Mountain Elementary is 16.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Stone Mountain Elementary rank in CO?
Stone Mountain Elementary ranks #135 of 1,815 schools in CO.
What is Stone Mountain Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Stone Mountain Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 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 Stone Mountain Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Stone Mountain Elementary has 81% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 81% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Stone Mountain Elementary a charter school?
No, Stone Mountain Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Stone Mountain Elementary a Title I school?
No, Stone Mountain Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Stone Mountain Elementary?
3.5% of students at Stone Mountain Elementary 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
- 491
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Douglas County
- Phone
- (303) 387-7525
- Area population (ZIP 80129)
- 29,495
- Area average commute
- 23.9 min
- Area median age
- 41.9
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 80129; 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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