High Peaks Elementary School

3995 EAST AURORA AVENUE
BOULDER, CO 80303

266 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

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.

266

Total Students

15.2

Full-Time Teachers

17.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

9.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for High Peaks Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	139
Hispanic	19
Black	3
Asian	66
Two or More	39

White
139 (52.3 %)
Asian
66 (24.8 %)
Two or More
39 (14.7 %)
Hispanic
19 (7.1 %)
Black
3 (1.1 %)

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:	Boulder Valley School District No. Re2
Phone:	(720)561-6500
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	266
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	15.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	23
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	2

* 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 43

Grade 1 43

Grade 2 41

Grade 3 45

Grade 4 49

Grade 5 45

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for High Peaks Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	43
Grade 1	43
Grade 2	41
Grade 3	45
Grade 4	49
Grade 5	45

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for High Peaks Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	132	49.6%
Male	134	50.4%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)