- Enrollment
- 3,852
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Aurora, CO
Black Forest Hills Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Black Forest Hills Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 080291006544
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Black Forest Hills Elementary School earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Colorado median.
- #14 of 70
- schools in Aurora · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.2:1
- students per teacher
- 8.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Black Forest Hills Elementary School has class sizes near the Colorado median. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Black Forest Hills Elementary School ranks #14 of 70 schools in Aurora, CO.
School address
NCES ID 080291006544 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-77 students YoY
Black Forest Hills Elementary School shrank from 593 students in 2022-23 to 516 in 2023-24 (-13.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 33.8 → 31.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-77 students YoY 080291006544 · Aurora, CO Other · MID · TRAD
500 enr · 15.2:1 · 8.4% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Cherry Creek High School (3,852 students)
Black Forest Hills Elementary School shrank from 593 students in 2022-23 to 516 in 2023-24 (-13.0%). Teacher FTE lost 33.8 → 31.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Black Forest Hills Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cherry Creek H
Cherry Creek High School
3,852 students
- Cherokee Trail
Cherokee Trail High School
3,089 students
- Eaglecrest Hig
Eaglecrest High School
2,851 students
- Grandview High
Grandview High School
2,684 students
- Smoky Hill Hig
Smoky Hill High School
2,297 students
- This school 500
Black Forest Hills Elementary School
500 students
What this shows Black Forest Hills Elementary School reports 500 students on the CCD universe file.
How Black Forest Hills Elementary School compares
Black Forest Hills Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Colorado and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.2:1 | ▼ 8% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 8.4% | ▼ 78% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 500 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.2:1
Leaner classes than 45% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
500
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
8.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 78% below the Colorado average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.2:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 44% in Colorado - lower ratio than 56% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$15,158
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $17,910
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 56.2%
Two or More 13.2%
Hispanic or Latino 12.6%
Asian 9.8%
African American 8.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 56.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.5, Black Forest Hills Elementary School is more mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Cherry Creek School District No. 5 in the County of Arapah reports $15,158 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Black Forest Hills Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cherry Creek High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cherokee Trail High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eaglecrest High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Grandview High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Smoky Hill High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Black Forest Hills Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,089
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 2,851
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 2,684
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 2,297
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~500 students)
Frequently asked questions about Black Forest Hills Elementary School
How many students attend Black Forest Hills Elementary School?
Black Forest Hills Elementary School has 500 students enrolled. It is a public school in Aurora, CO. CCD year-over-year: 593 (2022-23) → 516 (2023-24), down 77.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Black Forest Hills Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Black Forest Hills Elementary School is 15.2:1, which is 8% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Black Forest Hills Elementary School?
8.4% of students at Black Forest Hills Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Black Forest Hills Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Black Forest Hills Elementary School is White at 56.2% of enrollment, in Aurora, CO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Black Forest Hills Elementary School?
Black Forest Hills Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Black Forest Hills Elementary School rank among schools in Aurora?
By Resource Investment Index, Black Forest Hills Elementary School ranks #14 of 70 schools in Aurora, CO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Aurora on the city page.
What other schools are in Cherry Creek School District No. 5 in the County of Arapah?
Besides Black Forest Hills Elementary School, Cherry Creek School District No. 5 in the County of Arapah also operates Cherry Creek High School (3,852 students), Cherokee Trail High School (3,089 students), and Eaglecrest High School (2,851 students). See the Cherry Creek School District No. 5 in the County of Arapah district page for the complete list.