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Highland Elementary School (Closed 2024)

711 East Euclid Avenue
Littleton, CO 80121
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 322 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Highland Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 60-64% (which was higher than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 60-64% (which was higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 was equal to the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

Top Rankings

Highland Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:

Category
Attribute

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
322 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
School Calendar

School Rankings

This School
State Level (CO)
(21-22)
60-64%
32%
60-64%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
16%
36%
Black
n/a
5%
White
76%
50%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.40
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Highland Elementary School?
322 students attend Highland Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Highland Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hawaiian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Highland Elementary School?
Highland Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Highland Elementary School offer ?
Highland Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Highland Elementary School part of?
Highland Elementary School is part of Littleton School District No. 6 In The County Of Arapahoe.

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