Highlands Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Erie, Colorado 80516 · St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1J
#171 of 993 elementary schools in Colorado
#13218 of 50,301 nationally
About Highlands Elementary School
Highlands Elementary School is a public elementary located in Erie, in the St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1J school district of Colorado, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 528 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 67.3 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of elementary schools in United States and 171st of 993 ranked elementary schools in Colorado. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (93th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (24th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 528.
There are 9 schools in Erie; Highlands Elementary School ranks 3rd of 9 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)–
- Reading proficiency (30%)–
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)15.3%
- Students per teacher (15%)17.6
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 Highlands Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 528
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 15.3%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 17.6
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
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Schools near Highlands Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Erie High School
Erie · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,727 students · 1.4 km away
Soaring Heights PK-8
Erie · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
1,211 students · 1.5 km away
Aspen Ridge Preparatory School
Erie · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
581 students · 2.3 km away
Erie Middle School
Erie · Public middle · Grades 6–8
762 students · 2.6 km away
Erie Elementary School
Erie · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
486 students · 2.7 km away
Red Hawk Elementary
Erie · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
588 students · 3.3 km away
Black Rock Elementary
Erie · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
597 students · 3.8 km away
Meadowlark School
Erie · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
747 students · 4.8 km away
Prospect Ridge Academy
Broomfield · Charter other · Grades K–12
1,478 students · 5.1 km away
Thunder Vista P-8
Broomfield · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
725 students · 5.6 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Colorado with a comparable Enrollment.
Pioneer Ridge Elementary School
Johnstown · Public elementary · Grades K–5
528 students
Platte Valley Elementary School
Kersey · Public elementary · Grades K–5
528 students
Altura Elementary School
Aurora · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
527 students
Eldorado K-8 School
Superior · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
529 students
Southeast Elementary School
Brighton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
527 students
Inspiration View Elementary School
Colorado Springs · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
527 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Highlands Elementary School a good school?
Highlands Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 67.3 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #171 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 Highlands Elementary School rank in Colorado?
Highlands Elementary School ranks #171 of 993 elementary schools in Colorado and #13218 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Highlands Elementary School?
Highlands Elementary School had 528 students in 2025.
Is Highlands Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
Highlands Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Highlands Elementary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Highlands Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.