Serving 498 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Coyote Hills Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 498 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 47%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 47% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Coyote Hills Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Coyote Hills Elementary School's student population of 498 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
498 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Coyote Hills Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Coyote Hills Elementary School is 0.66, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#401 out of 1779 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
10%
3%
Hispanic
19%
36%
Black
8%
5%
White
53%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Coyote Hills Elementary School's ranking?
Coyote Hills Elementary School is ranked #401 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Coyote Hills Elementary School often compared to?
Coyote Hills Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Black Forest Hills Elementary School, Pine Ridge Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
47% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 55% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Coyote Hills Elementary School?
498 students attend Coyote Hills Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Coyote Hills Elementary School students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 8% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Coyote Hills Elementary School?
Coyote Hills Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Coyote Hills Elementary School offer ?
Coyote Hills Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Coyote Hills Elementary School part of?
Coyote Hills Elementary School is part of Cherry Creek School District No. 5 In The County Of Arapah.
In what neighborhood is Coyote Hills Elementary School located?
Coyote Hills Elementary School is located in the Tallyns Reach neighborhood of Aurora, CO. There are 1 other public schools located in Tallyns Reach.
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March 17, 2025 (Monday)
Last day of School ~ All Schools
May 23, 2025 (Friday)
No School Fall Break ~ All Schools
October 13, 2025 (Monday)
No School ~ Thanksgiving Break ~ All Schools
November 27, 2025 (Thursday)
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