High Plains Elementary School

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

6100 SOUTH FULTON STREET
GREENWOOD VILLAGE, CO 80111

459 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

High Plains Elementary School, located in Greenwood Village, Colorado, is part of the highly regarded Cherry Creek School District. Serving students in preschool through fifth grade, the school is known for its focus on academic excellence, inclusive learning environments, and a strong sense of community. The campus is designed to foster both intellectual and social-emotional growth, often emphasizing collaborative projects, technology integration, and a rigorous curriculum that prepares students for success in middle school and beyond.

Beyond its academic program, High Plains Elementary is characterized by a strong partnership between educators, families, and the surrounding community. The school benefits from a highly engaged Parent-Teacher Community Organization (PTCO) that supports extracurricular activities, enrichment programs, and school events. With a dedication to "excellence for all," the school works to provide a supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to be curious, empathetic, and responsible citizens, making it a cornerstone of the local neighborhood.

459

Total Students

31.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

29.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for High Plains Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	269
Hispanic	82
Black	15
Asian	53
Two or More	36
American Indian	4

White
269 (58.6 %)
Hispanic
82 (17.9 %)
Asian
53 (11.5 %)
Two or More
36 (7.8 %)
Black
15 (3.3 %)
American Indian
4 (0.9 %)

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)554-3600
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	459
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	123
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	14

* 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 57

Grade 1 66

Grade 2 77

Grade 3 82

Grade 4 89

Grade 5 88