Trailblazer Elementary School

9760 SOUTH HACKBERRY
HIGHLANDS RANCH, CO 80126

312 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Trailblazer Elementary School is a public school located in Highlands Ranch, Colorado, serving students in grades K-6 as part of the Douglas County School District. Known for its strong commitment to academic excellence and community engagement, the school fosters a supportive learning environment that prioritizes both the intellectual and personal development of its students. With a curriculum designed to meet rigorous state standards, Trailblazer emphasizes foundational skills while encouraging students to explore their interests through various extracurricular opportunities and enrichment programs.

The school is recognized for its dedicated staff and a culture that values collaboration between educators, parents, and the broader Highlands Ranch community. By maintaining a focus on inclusivity and character development, Trailblazer Elementary strives to prepare its students for middle school and beyond by cultivating critical thinking, creativity, and a sense of responsibility. Its location in a family-oriented suburban setting makes it a focal point for local families, ensuring that students have access to a well-rounded educational experience in a safe and structured environment.

312

Total Students

21.5

Full-Time Teachers

14.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

18.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Trailblazer Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	226
Hispanic	53
Black	4
Asian	4
Two or More	23
American Indian	2

White
226 (72.4 %)
Hispanic
53 (17.0 %)
Two or More
23 (7.4 %)
Black
4 (1.3 %)
Asian
4 (1.3 %)
American Indian
2 (0.6 %)

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:	Douglas County School District No. Re 1
Phone:	(303)387-6250
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	312
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	52
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 24

Kindergarten 40

Grade 1 37

Grade 2 36

Grade 3 40

Grade 4 43

Grade 5 43

Grade 6 49