D
Needs Improvement
39/100

Highline Community Elementary School

📚 Pre-K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 11000 EAST EXPOSITION, Aurora, CO 80012
Overall
D
39/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
Reading 18% · Math 7% proficient · 3rd percentile in Colorado
Resources
A+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Colorado schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

39
Repit Score
out of 100
402
Students
enrolled
12.9:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$17K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)75%3/100reading 6th percentile, math 1st percentile among Colorado elementary schools (2018–19 state tests)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%92/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 69% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with Colorado schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −30 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Colorado. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency18% (−28 pts vs. state avg 46%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency7% (−26 pts vs. state avg 33%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Colorado state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White45%25%reading -12 pts, math -23 pts19th percentile (list)
Black5%5%reading -24 pts, math -14 pts0th percentile (list)
Hispanic12%3%reading -17 pts, math -19 pts1st percentile (list)
Low-income12%3%reading -16 pts, math -18 pts0th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 11000 EAST EXPOSITION
City Aurora
ZIP Code 80012
District 0802910
NCES School ID 080291006182
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 80012

Understanding the community around Highline Community Elementary School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $66,898
Per Capita Income $31,319
Poverty Rate 11.9%
Households Earning $100K+ 30.4%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 25.5%
High School or Higher 83.5%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $372,300
Median Rent $1,579
Owner-Occupied 49.8%
Renter-Occupied 50.2%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Highline Community Elementary School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 52.2%
Female 47.8%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 57.5%
Black 18.9%
White 9.7%
Two or More Races 7.0%
Asian 5.5%
American Indian 0.3%
Pacific Islander 1.2%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 402
Teachers (FTE) 31.1
Student:Teacher Ratio 12.9:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Highline Community Elementary School?
Highline Community Elementary School has a Repit School Score of 39 out of 100, earning a grade of D. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Highline Community Elementary School?
Highline Community Elementary School has 402 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.9:1.
What grades does Highline Community Elementary School serve?
Highline Community Elementary School serves grades Pre-K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Highline Community Elementary School receive per student?
Highline Community Elementary School receives $17,211 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Highline Community Elementary School in 80012 ▼
Avg Home Value
$391,903
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,498
1-Year Change
-1.6%
% Renters
50.2%

Other Schools in 80012

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026