Black Forest Hills Elementary School

Public PK, KG-5

 25233 E. Glasgow Dr
       Aurora, CO  80016-1699


(720) 886-8900

District: Cherry Creek School District No. 5

SchoolDigger Rank:
138th of 935 Colorado Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,274 Help


Students who attend Black Forest Hills Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Fox Ridge Middle School
High:    Cherokee Trail High School

Student/teacher ratio:  17.5 Help
Number of students:  593

Racial breakdown:

White:
61.7%
Hispanic:
12.5%
Two or more races:
10.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  10.8% Help


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Compare Details Black Forest Hills Elementary School ranks better than 85.2% of elementary schools in Colorado. It also ranks 11th among 45 ranked elementary schools in the Cherry Creek School District No. 5. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 82.68. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (61.7%), Hispanic (12.5%), two or more races (10.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 10.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Black Forest Hills Elementary School is 17.5. 37 elementary schools in the Cherry Creek School District No. 5 have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Black Forest Hills Elementary School is $12,274. 41 elementary schools in the Cherry Creek School District No. 5 spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Black Forest Hills Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Black Forest Hills Elementary School 138th of 935 Colorado public elementary schools. (See Black Forest Hills Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Cherry Creek School District No. 5:

SchoolDigger ranks Cherry Creek School District No. 5 31st of 115 Colorado school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Black Forest Hills Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Black Forest Hills Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2015 78.10 176th 938 81.2%
2016 83.26 123rd 914 86.5%
2017 74.87 210th 929 77.4%
2018 60.17 328th 917 64.2%
2019 61.62 347th 965 64.0%
2021 81.25 143rd 710 79.9%
2022 71.94 239th 921 74.0%
2023 82.68 138th 933 85.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Black Forest Hills Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.40 318th 690 53.9%
2019 51.60 339th 758 55.3%
2021 77.40 82nd 351 76.6%
2022 73.26 131st 595 78.0%
2023 75.08 141st 642 78.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Black Forest Hills Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.37 279th 693 59.7%
2019 57.53 291st 764 61.9%
2021 67.21 138th 352 60.8%
2022 54.23 262nd 594 55.9%
2023 72.56 162nd 649 75.0%
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Rank History for White students at Black Forest Hills Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.51 207th 337 38.6%
2019 36.94 379th 596 36.4%
2021 57.78 138th 288 52.1%
2022 44.64 272nd 454 40.1%
2023 52.90 243rd 525 53.7%
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Data source: test scores: Colorado Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Black Forest Hills Elementary School Test Scores
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Data source: Colorado Department of Education

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by a parent
Wednesday, January 13, 2016

Open Quote Great School! Love the community, the teachers, the principal! Close Quote


by a parent
Wednesday, February 4, 2015

Open Quote FERPA VIOLATIONS,
LIES,
HORRIBLE COMMUNICATION WITH PARENTS
NO TRUTH, IS THE BEST POLICY THERE.

DONT SEND YOUR KID HERE IT WILL COST THEM THEIR MENTAL HEALTH Close Quote



Enrollment information for Black Forest Hills Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2013 285 17 28 40 0 0 31 0 401
2014 403 25 33 62 2 0 29 0 554
2015 431 36 48 75 3 0 36 0 629
2016 445 26 46 72 2 1 38 0 630
2017 486 31 43 72 9 0 43 0 684
2018 524 43 56 78 6 0 54 0 761
2019 392 37 56 75 2 0 48 0 610
2020 381 36 53 73 2 0 58 0 603
2021 366 37 55 74 2 0 57 0 591
2022 385 37 62 85 2 0 56 0 627
2023 366 32 59 74 2 0 60 0 593

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Black Forest Hills Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2013 401 20.1 19.9 4.2
2014 554 26.9 20.5 5.4
2015 629 33.0 19.0 5.4
2016 630 33.0 19.0 5.1
2017 684 33.7 20.2 4.8
2018 761 35.2 21.6 5
2019 610 32.2 18.9 7.4
2020 603 32.5 18.5 6.3
2021 591 32.7 18.0 7.1
2022 627 35.2 17.8 8.9
2023 593 33.7 17.5 10.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Black Forest Hills Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2013 401 20.1 19.9 4.2
2014 554 26.9 20.5 5.4
2015 629 33.0 19.0 5.4
2016 630 33.0 19.0 5.1
2017 684 33.7 20.2 4.8
2018 761 35.2 21.6 5
2019 610 32.2 18.9 7.4
2020 603 32.5 18.5 6.3
2021 591 32.7 18.0 7.1
2022 627 35.2 17.8 8.9
2023 593 33.7 17.5 10.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Black Forest Hills Elementary School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $10,602
2020 $10,937
2021 $11,064
2022 $12,274

Data source: Colorado Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Black Forest Hills Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 347th of 965 Elementary schoolsRanks 138th of 933 Elementary schools
 21.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Black Forest Hills Elementary School)44.956.3
 11.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Cherry Creek School District No. 5)48.546.1
 2.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)41.339.9
 1.4%
3rd Grade Math (Black Forest Hills Elementary School)49.363.7
 14.4%
   3rd Grade Math (Cherry Creek School District No. 5)49.947.8
 2.1%
   3rd Grade Math (Colorado)4140.4
 0.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Black Forest Hills Elementary School)64.163.2
 0.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Cherry Creek School District No. 5)53.949.3
 4.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)4843.8
 4.2%
4th Grade Math (Black Forest Hills Elementary School)32.656.7
 24.1%
   4th Grade Math (Cherry Creek School District No. 5)39.636.4
 3.2%
   4th Grade Math (Colorado)33.632.7
 0.9%
5th Grade Science (Black Forest Hills Elementary School)39.848.1
 8.3%
   5th Grade Science (Cherry Creek School District No. 5)41.139.4
 1.7%
   5th Grade Science (Colorado)35.933.9
 2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Black Forest Hills Elementary School)51.964.2
 12.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Cherry Creek School District No. 5)51.854.9
 3.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)48.447.8
 0.6%
5th Grade Math (Black Forest Hills Elementary School)43.556.8
 13.3%
   5th Grade Math (Cherry Creek School District No. 5)42.142.7
 0.6%
   5th Grade Math (Colorado)35.736.5
 0.8%
All Grades English Language Arts (Black Forest Hills Elementary School)54.361.1
 6.8%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Cherry Creek School District No. 5)50.849.7
 1.1%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Colorado)45.843.7
 2.1%
All Grades Math (Black Forest Hills Elementary School)41.359.2
 17.9%
   All Grades Math (Cherry Creek School District No. 5)43.139.9
 3.2%
   All Grades Math (Colorado)34.732.9
 1.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students610593
 2.8%
African American3732
 13.5%
American Indian22
Asian5659
 5.4%
Hispanic7574
 1.3%
Pacific Islander00
White392366
 6.6%
Two or More Races4860
 25%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients7.4%10.8%
 3.4%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Black Forest Hills Elementary School

Students at Black Forest Hills Elementary School are 62% White, 12% Hispanic, 10% Two or more races, 10% Asian, 5% African American.

Black Forest Hills Elementary School ranks 138th of 935 Colorado elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 593 students attended Black Forest Hills Elementary School.

Students who attend Black Forest Hills Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Fox Ridge Middle School
High : Cherokee Trail High School


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Colorado Department of Education. Attendance Areas provided by ATTOM.

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