C
Below Average
55/100

Prairie Heights Elementary School

📚 Pre-K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 7930 INDIAN VILLAGE HEIGHTS, Fountain, CO 80817
Overall
C
55/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C
Reading 35% · Math 25% proficient · 33rd percentile in Colorado
Resources
B+
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

55
Repit Score
out of 100
134
Students
enrolled
15.1:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$18K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)75%33/100reading 35th percentile, math 31st percentile among Colorado elementary schools (2018–19 state tests)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%81/100Inputs 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 −1 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 proficiency35% (−11 pts vs. state avg 46%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency25% (−8 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
White30%10%reading -27 pts, math -38 pts5th percentile (list)
Low-income30%30%reading +2 pts, math +9 pts67th 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 7930 INDIAN VILLAGE HEIGHTS
City Fountain
ZIP Code 80817
District 0804500
NCES School ID 080450006304
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 80817

Understanding the community around Prairie Heights Elementary School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $80,425
Per Capita Income $32,863
Poverty Rate 5.2%
Households Earning $100K+ 34.0%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 30.6%
High School or Higher 95.0%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $339,200
Median Rent $1,633
Owner-Occupied 73.0%
Renter-Occupied 27.0%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Prairie Heights Elementary School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 45.5%
Female 54.5%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 50.0%
Hispanic/Latino 39.6%
Two or More Races 4.5%
Black 3.0%
Pacific Islander 2.2%
Asian 0.8%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 134
Teachers (FTE) 8.9
Student:Teacher Ratio 15.1:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Prairie Heights Elementary School?
Prairie Heights Elementary School has a Repit School Score of 55 out of 100, earning a grade of C. 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 Prairie Heights Elementary School?
Prairie Heights Elementary School has 134 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.1:1.
What grades does Prairie Heights Elementary School serve?
Prairie Heights Elementary School serves grades Pre-K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Prairie Heights Elementary School receive per student?
Prairie Heights Elementary School receives $18,346 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Prairie Heights Elementary School in 80817 ▼
Avg Home Value
$393,768
Avg Monthly Rent
$2,024
1-Year Change
+0.9%
% Renters
27.0%

Other Schools in 80817

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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