Black Forest Hills Elementary School

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

593 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Black Forest Hills Elementary School, located in Aurora, Colorado, is a public school serving students in the Cherry Creek School District. Situated in a suburban area, the school is known for fostering a supportive and community-focused learning environment. It emphasizes a comprehensive curriculum that aims to balance academic excellence with the social and emotional development of its student body, often utilizing modern instructional strategies to meet the diverse needs of its learners.

Beyond its core academics, Black Forest Hills is recognized for its commitment to inclusive practices and a positive school culture. The school actively encourages parent and community involvement, providing various programs and extracurricular activities designed to engage students outside of the traditional classroom setting. With a focus on preparing students for future success, the school strives to create a safe, collaborative atmosphere where both staff and families work together to support student growth and achievement.

593

Total Students

33.8

Full-Time Teachers

17.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

15.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Black Forest Hills Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	366
Hispanic	74
Black	32
Asian	59
Two or More	60
American Indian	2

White
366 (61.7 %)
Hispanic
74 (12.5 %)
Two or More
60 (10.1 %)
Asian
59 (9.9 %)
Black
32 (5.4 %)
American Indian
2 (0.3 %)

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)886-8900
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	593
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	33.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	85
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	5

* 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 93

Kindergarten 74

Grade 1 76

Grade 2 83

Grade 3 94

Grade 4 88

Grade 5 85