- Enrollment
- 3,852
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Greenwood Village, CO
High Plains Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for High Plains Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 080291001273
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
High Plains Elementary School earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Colorado median.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Greenwood Village · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.9:1
- students per teacher
- 14.6%
- free-lunch eligible
High Plains Elementary School has class sizes near the Colorado median. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, High Plains Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 schools in Greenwood Village, CO.
School address
NCES ID 080291001273 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
High Plains Elementary School held near 468 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 31.0 → 31.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 080291001273 · Greenwood Village, CO Other · SMALL · TRAD
462 enr · 14.9:1 · 14.6% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Cherry Creek High School (3,852 students)
High Plains Elementary School held near 468 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE held 31.0 → 31.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
High Plains 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 462
High Plains Elementary School
462 students
What this shows High Plains Elementary School reports 462 students on the CCD universe file.
How High Plains Elementary School compares
High Plains Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Colorado and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.9:1 | ▼ 10% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 14.6% | ▼ 62% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 462 | top 34% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.9:1
Leaner classes than 48% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
462
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
14.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 62% below the Colorado average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.9:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 40% in Colorado - lower ratio than 60% 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
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 51.5%
Hispanic or Latino 22.9%
Two or More 10.0%
Asian 8.9%
African American 5.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 51.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.2, High Plains 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 High Plains 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 | Similar 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 High Plains 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 (~462 students)
Frequently asked questions about High Plains Elementary School
How many students attend High Plains Elementary School?
High Plains Elementary School has 462 students enrolled. It is a public school in Greenwood Village, CO. CCD year-over-year: 459 (2022-23) → 468 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at High Plains Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at High Plains Elementary School is 14.9:1, which is 10% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 5% 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 High Plains Elementary School?
14.6% of students at High Plains Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of High Plains Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at High Plains Elementary School is White at 51.5% of enrollment, in Greenwood Village, CO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for High Plains Elementary School?
High Plains 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 High Plains Elementary School rank among schools in Greenwood Village?
By Resource Investment Index, High Plains Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 schools in Greenwood Village, CO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Greenwood Village on the city page.
What other schools are in Cherry Creek School District No. 5 in the County of Arapah?
Besides High Plains 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.