Coyote Hills Elementary School

Cherry Creek School District No. 5 in the county of Arapah

526 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Coyote Hills Elementary School is a public school located in the Copperleaf community of Aurora, Colorado, serving students in the Cherry Creek School District. As part of one of Colorado’s most highly regarded school districts, the school is known for its modern facilities and a commitment to fostering a collaborative, student-centered learning environment. The campus serves as a central hub for the surrounding suburban neighborhood, emphasizing academic rigor, character development, and the integration of technology into the daily curriculum.

The school is characterized by its dedication to inclusive education and a "whole child" approach, focusing on social-emotional growth alongside traditional academic achievement. Coyote Hills provides a diverse range of extracurricular activities and specialized programs designed to engage students across various interests. With a strong emphasis on community involvement, the school actively encourages parent participation and maintains a supportive partnership between educators and families to ensure that students are prepared for success in middle school and beyond.

526

Total Students

32.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

21.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Coyote Hills Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	281
Hispanic	101
Black	50
Asian	42
Two or More	50
Pacific Islander	2

White
281 (53.4 %)
Hispanic
101 (19.2 %)
Black
50 (9.5 %)
Two or More
50 (9.5 %)
Asian
42 (8.0 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Cherry Creek School District No. 5 in the county of Arapah
Phone:	(720)886-3900
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	526
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	103
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	9

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 81

Grade 1 77

Grade 2 93

Grade 3 74

Grade 4 98

Grade 5 103