HIGH PEAKS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
HIGH PEAKS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public elementary school that is part of the Boulder Valley School District No. Re2 school district, located in BOULDER, CO with about 311 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. With about 13 teachers, HIGH PEAKS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 23:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
HIGH PEAKS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, located at 3995 East Aurora Avenue in Boulder, Colorado, is a public school within the Boulder Valley School District (BVSD). The school is well-regarded for its focus on a structured academic environment and its commitment to the "Core Knowledge" curriculum. By emphasizing a content-rich approach to learning, High Peaks seeks to provide students with a broad foundation of knowledge in subjects such as history, science, geography, and literature, aiming to ensure students are well-prepared for the challenges of middle school and beyond.
Beyond its academic rigor, High Peaks is known for fostering a close-knit school community that prioritizes parent involvement and character development. The school environment typically emphasizes high expectations for student behavior and academic achievement, supported by a dedicated teaching staff. Its location in Boulder places it within a vibrant community that often supports the school’s extracurricular programs and educational goals, making it a popular choice for local families seeking a structured and balanced primary education experience.
For more information, contact HIGH PEAKS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (720) 561-6500 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
BOULDER, CO 80303-2543
(720) 561-6500
HIGH PEAKS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in BOULDER, CO with about 311 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Colorado
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Boulder Valley School District No. Re2
- Total Students:
- 311
- Teachers:
- 13.77
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 311 students
- White
- 69.5%
- Asian
- 17.4%
- Two or more races
- 8.0%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 4.5%
- Black or African American
- 0.6%
- Female
- 46.9%
- Male
- 53.1%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.