Cougar Run Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Highlands Ranch, Colorado 80126 · Douglas County School District No. Re 1
#129 of 993 elementary schools in Colorado
#11144 of 50,301 nationally
About Cougar Run Elementary School
Cougar Run Elementary School is a public elementary located in Highlands Ranch, in the Douglas County School District No. Re 1 school district of Colorado, United States. It caters for Grades K–6. In 2025 it enrolled 392 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 70.2 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of elementary schools in United States and 129th of 993 ranked elementary schools in Colorado. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (89th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (40th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 392.
There are 26 schools in Highlands Ranch; Cougar Run Elementary School ranks 17th of 24 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)55%
- Reading proficiency (30%)65%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)20.7%
- Students per teacher (15%)15.7
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Cougar Run Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 392
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 20.7%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 15.7
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 65%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 55%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Cougar Run Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Platte River Charter Academy
Highlands Ranch · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
475 students · 693 m away
Cresthill Middle School
Highlands Ranch · Public middle · Grades 7–8
558 students · 1.7 km away
Sand Creek Elementary School
Highlands Ranch · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
322 students · 1.7 km away
Highlands Ranch High School
Highlands Ranch · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,323 students · 1.8 km away
Skyview Academy
Highlands Ranch · Charter other · Grades PK–12
1,358 students · 2.7 km away
Heritage Elementary School
Highlands Ranch · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
377 students · 2.8 km away
Summit View Elementary School
Highlands Ranch · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
350 students · 3.0 km away
Northridge Elementary School
Highlands Ranch · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
560 students · 3.0 km away
Arapahoe High School
Centennial · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,748 students · 3.2 km away
Fox Creek Elementary School
Highlands Ranch · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
436 students · 3.2 km away
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Coyote Ridge Elementary School
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Cimarron Elementary School
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South Lakewood Elementary School
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Frequently asked questions
Is Cougar Run Elementary School a good school?
Cougar Run Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 70.2 out of 100 (Top 25% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #129 of 993 in Colorado. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Cougar Run Elementary School rank in Colorado?
Cougar Run Elementary School ranks #129 of 993 elementary schools in Colorado and #11144 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Cougar Run Elementary School?
Cougar Run Elementary School had 392 students in 2025.
Is Cougar Run Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
Cougar Run Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–6. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Cougar Run Elementary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Cougar Run Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.