Highline Community Elementary School

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

440 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Highline Community Elementary School is a public school located in Aurora, Colorado, serving a diverse population of students within the Cherry Creek School District. The school is deeply committed to fostering an inclusive learning environment that emphasizes academic excellence while supporting the social and emotional development of every child. By focusing on a "whole-child" approach, Highline integrates rigorous instruction with programs designed to build character, resilience, and a strong sense of community among its student body.

The school is well-regarded for its collaborative atmosphere, where teachers, staff, and parents work closely together to ensure student success. Highline utilizes a variety of instructional strategies and modern resources to meet the unique needs of its learners, ensuring that students are prepared for the challenges of middle school and beyond. Through its dedication to engagement and community partnerships, Highline Community Elementary strives to create a welcoming, supportive space where all students can thrive and reach their full potential.

440

Total Students

31.7

Full-Time Teachers

13.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

68.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Highline Community Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	56
Hispanic	225
Black	100
Asian	16
Two or More	32
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	10

Hispanic
225 (51.1 %)
Black
100 (22.7 %)
White
56 (12.7 %)
Two or More
32 (7.3 %)
Asian
16 (3.6 %)
Pacific Islander
10 (2.3 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

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)747-2300
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	440
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	284
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	16

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 56

Kindergarten 66

Grade 1 61

Grade 2 70

Grade 3 57

Grade 4 61

Grade 5 69