Lone Tree Elementary

9375 HERITAGE HILLS CIRCLE
LONE TREE, CO 80124

388 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Lone Tree Elementary, located in the Heritage Hills community of Lone Tree, Colorado, is part of the Douglas County School District. The school serves students from preschool through sixth grade and is known for its strong focus on academic excellence, character development, and creating a supportive learning environment. Situated in a suburban setting, the school benefits from a close-knit community atmosphere, emphasizing partnerships between parents, staff, and students to foster holistic growth.

The school prides itself on implementing a comprehensive curriculum that balances rigorous academic standards with social-emotional learning. With a commitment to inclusivity and innovation, Lone Tree Elementary offers various programs designed to challenge students while addressing their individual needs. By leveraging its location within a family-oriented neighborhood, the school provides a stable, modern educational experience that aims to prepare students for success in middle school and beyond.

388

Total Students

19.8

Full-Time Teachers

19.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

7.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lone Tree Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	270
Hispanic	42
Black	3
Asian	38
Two or More	34
Pacific Islander	1

White
270 (69.6 %)
Hispanic
42 (10.8 %)
Asian
38 (9.8 %)
Two or More
34 (8.8 %)
Black
3 (0.8 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (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:	Douglas County School District No. Re 1
Phone:	(303)387-7450
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	388
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	24
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	3

* 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 32

Kindergarten 61

Grade 1 69

Grade 2 51

Grade 3 55

Grade 4 41

Grade 5 39

Grade 6 40