At a glance
Reported students
435
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
32.8
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
13.3:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Colorado elementary enrollment
65th percentile
Compared with 1,017 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
549
Highline Community Elementary School: 435 reported students.
State peer staffing position
24th percentile
13.3:1 reported; state peer median 15.1:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 412
- Teachers (FTE)
- 34.6
- Student–teacher ratio
- 11.9:1
What the reported data says about Highline Community Elementary School
Highline Community Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Aurora. It is one of 69 current school records connected to Cherry Creek School District No. 5 in the county of Arapah. NCES reports 435 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,017 elementary schools in Colorado with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 370 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 65th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 13.3:1, below the Colorado median of 15.1:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (61.8%) and Black (14.3%). English learners represent 49% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 12.9%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Highline Community Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 13.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 32.8 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 49%
- Students with disabilities
- 12.9%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 69%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1.5
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White8.7%
- Hispanic61.8%
- Black14.3%
- Asian5.1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.9%
- Multiracial9%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Cherry Creek School District No. 5 in the county of Arapah
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Independence Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
439 reported students
Trails West Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
425 reported students
Peakview Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
447 reported students
Indian Ridge Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
410 reported students
Willow Creek Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
462 reported students
High Plains Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
462 reported students
Public schools near Highline Community Elementary School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Village East Community Elementary School Elementary · Cherry Creek School District No. 5 in the county of Arapah | PK–05 | 821 | 0.9 mi |
| Challenge School Elementary · Cherry Creek School District No. 5 in the county of Arapah | PK–08 | 560 | 1 mi |
| Virginia Court Elementary School Elementary · Aurora Joint District No. 28 of the counties of Adams and A | PK–05 | 657 | 1 mi |
| Aurora Academy Charter School Elementary · Charter · Aurora Joint District No. 28 of the counties of Adams and A | KG–08 | 536 | 1.2 mi |
| Ponderosa Elementary School Elementary · Cherry Creek School District No. 5 in the county of Arapah | PK–05 | 634 | 1.4 mi |
| Clara Brown Entrepreneurial Academy Elementary · Aurora Joint District No. 28 of the counties of Adams and A | PK–06 | 282 | 1.4 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Highline Community Elementary School
What grades does Highline Community Elementary School serve?
Highline Community Elementary School reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Cherry Creek School District No. 5 in the county of Arapah.
How many students attend Highline Community Elementary School?
Highline Community Elementary School reported 435 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 65th percentile among 1,017 Colorado elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 412 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Highline Community Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 13.3:1, based on 435 students and 32.8 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Colorado median for the same school level is 15.1:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Highline Community Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Highline Community Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Cherry Creek School District No. 5 in the county of Arapah attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Highline Community Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
69% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Highline Community Elementary School in?
Highline Community Elementary School is part of Cherry Creek School District No. 5 in the county of Arapah, based in Greenwood Village, CO, which operates 69 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Highline Community Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Village East Community Elementary School (0.9 mi), Challenge School (1 mi), Virginia Court Elementary School (1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.