Copper Mesa Elementary School

3501 POSTON PARKWAY
HIGHLANDS RANCH, CO 80126

319 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Copper Mesa Elementary School, located in the master-planned community of Highlands Ranch, Colorado, is a public school serving students from preschool through sixth grade as part of the Douglas County School District. Known for its strong commitment to academic excellence and character development, the school fosters a collaborative learning environment that emphasizes both individual student growth and community involvement. It is well-regarded for its dedicated faculty and a curriculum that integrates core academic standards with opportunities for critical thinking and creative problem-solving.

Beyond its academic focus, Copper Mesa places a high value on building a supportive school culture. The campus is known for its active parent-teacher involvement and a variety of extracurricular programs that encourage students to explore interests in arts, athletics, and technology. By prioritizing a "whole-child" approach, the school strives to create an inclusive and safe atmosphere where students are encouraged to become responsible, life-long learners who are prepared for the challenges of middle school and beyond.

319

Total Students

20.7

Full-Time Teachers

15.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

10.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Copper Mesa Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	238
Hispanic	30
Black	3
Asian	20
Two or More	28

White
238 (74.6 %)
Hispanic
30 (9.4 %)
Two or More
28 (8.8 %)
Asian
20 (6.3 %)
Black
3 (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:	Douglas County School District No. Re 1
Phone:	(303)387-7375
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	319
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	29
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 30

Kindergarten 33

Grade 1 39

Grade 2 43

Grade 3 41

Grade 4 46

Grade 5 48

Grade 6 39

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Copper Mesa Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	30
Kindergarten	33
Grade 1	39
Grade 2	43
Grade 3	41
Grade 4	46
Grade 5	48
Grade 6	39

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Copper Mesa Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	150	47%
Male	169	53%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)