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Renaissance Expedition Learn Outward Bound School

Public, Magnet Grades K-6
329th
SchoolDigger Rank ?
of 946 Colorado Elementary Schools
Better than 65% of Colorado elementary schools
Summary

Renaissance Expedition Learn Outward Bound School is a K-6 elementary school in Castle Rock, CO, serving 361 students in the Douglas County School District Re 1, ranked 6th out of 115 districts in Colorado. The school itself currently ranks at the 65th percentile statewide (3 stars), and it serves a highly advantaged student body: only 6.09% of students qualify for free/reduced lunch — the lowest rate among all nearby comparison schools — and chronic absenteeism is a relatively low 12.7%, compared to 16.6% districtwide.

The most striking pattern in the data is a dramatic grade-level swing. In 2025-2026, 6th grade ELA proficiency reached 83.3%, the highest of any nearby school and well above the district's 64.8%, while 6th grade math hit 66.7% versus the district's 52.9%. By contrast, 4th grade was a clear weak point: just 43.8% of students were proficient in ELA (district: 65.5%) and only 29.2% in math (district: 60.5%). Math is a notable weakness schoolwide, with only 43.4% of students proficient compared to 57.2% districtwide. Nearby schools such as Sage Canyon Elementary (64%), Academy Charter School (69.2%), and World Compass Academy (55%) posted stronger math results despite having higher poverty rates. Subgroup data also raises questions: the school's Gifted and Talented students rank at only the 12th–27th percentile statewide in recent years.

Renaissance has steadily slipped from the 82nd percentile in 2018-2019 to the 65th percentile in 2025-2026. Nearby schools including Academy Charter School (87th percentile), Sage Canyon Elementary (82nd), and Soaring Hawk Elementary School (78th) clearly outperform it, and schools with higher poverty such as Clear Sky Elementary and Meadow View Elementary School achieve similar or better results. The bottom line: Renaissance benefits from a top-tier district, low poverty, and strong attendance, and its 6th grade outcomes are genuinely impressive. However, overall academic performance — particularly in math and the middle elementary grades — lags what might be expected given the school's economic advantages.

361
Students ?
16.6
Student/teacher ratio ?
$17,982
Per pupil spending ?
6.1%
Free/reduced lunch eligible (2024-25) ?
All students in Colorado receive free school meals.
 3960 Trailboss Lane
       Castle Rock, CO  80104-7518

(303) 387-8000

District: Douglas County School District No. Re 1

Racial breakdown:

White:
82.3%
Hispanic:
8.0%
Two or more races:
7.2%
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At a glance
▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 74th percentile in 2016 → 65th in 2026
Strengths
✓Test scores above the Colorado average (50% vs 41% meeting standards)
✓Above the Colorado median (65th percentile)
Worth a look
!Ranking has slipped — down 9 percentile points since 2016
!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing
!Near the bottom of Douglas County School District No. Re 1's ranking
Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?
This school50%
District avg60%
Colorado avg41%
329th of 946
Colorado public elementary schools ?
Top 35%▼ down 9 pts since 2016
From top 26% (2016) to top 35% (2026)
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★★★★★
SchoolDigger rating ?
48th of 58Elementary Schools in the Douglas County School District No. Re 1
6th of 114Douglas County School District No. Re 1 among Colorado districts
Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)
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All Students

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankColorado percentileRating
202662.7329 of 94665.2%★★★☆☆
202568.4284 of 95070.1%★★★★☆
202468.5282 of 94370.1%★★★★☆
202371.3237 of 93374.6%★★★★☆
202268.4267 of 92171.0%★★★★☆
202169.4227 of 71068.0%★★★☆☆
201979.4173 of 96582.1%★★★★☆
201874.4209 of 91777.2%★★★★☆
201771.9234 of 92974.8%★★★★☆
201670.7240 of 91473.7%★★★★☆
201577.3183 of 93880.5%★★★★☆
201483.2134 of 96286.1%★★★★☆
201384.2123 of 95487.1%★★★★☆
201277.3193 of 93579.4%★★★★☆
201180.1157 of 93583.2%★★★★☆
201079.5172 of 92581.4%★★★★☆
200983.0118 of 87286.5%★★★★☆
200874.6203 of 84976.1%★★★★☆
200760.8365 of 85257.2%★★★☆☆
200639.1538 of 82935.1%★★☆☆☆
200551.3449 of 82345.4%★★☆☆☆
200459.7350 of 80856.7%★★★☆☆

Female

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankColorado percentileRating
202655.4287 of 69558.7%★★★☆☆
202539.5403 of 69441.9%★★☆☆☆
202455.4283 of 68458.6%★★★☆☆
202384.179 of 64287.7%★★★★☆
202254.2265 of 59555.5%★★★☆☆
202180.073 of 35179.2%★★★★☆
201971.5186 of 75875.5%★★★★☆
201873.5152 of 69078.0%★★★★☆

Gifted and Talented

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankColorado percentileRating
202540.193 of 11921.8%★☆☆☆☆
202431.580 of 9112.1%★☆☆☆☆
202344.560 of 8226.8%★☆☆☆☆
201940.287 of 11020.9%★☆☆☆☆
201830.872 of 8414.3%★☆☆☆☆

Male

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankColorado percentileRating
202657.7279 of 69760.0%★★★☆☆
202539.7398 of 70043.1%★★☆☆☆
202468.0200 of 68370.7%★★★★☆
202374.9141 of 64978.3%★★★★☆
202265.1194 of 59467.3%★★★☆☆
202163.1156 of 35255.7%★★★☆☆
201976.4146 of 76480.9%★★★★☆
201862.5209 of 69369.8%★★★★☆

White

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankColorado percentileRating
202636.4364 of 54733.5%★★☆☆☆
202551.8278 of 55149.5%★★☆☆☆
202442.5324 of 53939.9%★★☆☆☆
202364.5178 of 52566.1%★★★☆☆
202247.2257 of 45443.4%★★☆☆☆
202148.9171 of 28840.6%★★☆☆☆
201960.8206 of 59665.4%★★★☆☆
How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)
Male (2026)60th percentile-5 vs school
Female (2026)59th percentile-7 vs school
White (2026)33rd percentile-32 vs school
Gifted and Talented (2025)22nd percentile-48 vs school
By subject vs Colorado (2025-2026) ?
English Language Arts58%+13 vs state
Math43%+6 vs state
Science43%+7 vs state

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by a parent
Monday, March 6, 2023

Open Quote I love it at Renaissance. It's hands on learning, taking the academics to practical experience. As a mom of 2 boys who struggle to sit still I appreciate how the teachers help students be successful. The outdoor experiences that the school provides are priceless even for a family who spends a lot of time outdoors. My boys are loving learning and have been improving in the standardized tests. Close Quote


by a parent
Monday, March 6, 2023

Open Quote This school has been an answer to our prayers. Our eldest child’s unique emotional-social needs are being met and coached. Academically, both our children receive quality instruction these teachers care and are responsive to parent input and concern. It has been a rough year in terms of school funding and offering teachers competitive salaries, yet the admin and teachers are diligently pressing on. We are so grateful for that. The admin staff has the students’ best always in mind. Oh! And Adventure Education! Our children have adopted the mantra of “we can do hard things,” and their sense of teamwork and resilience would make any parent proud. Close Quote





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In the 2024-25 school year, 361 students attended Renaissance Expedition Learn Outward Bound School.

Renaissance Expedition Learn Outward Bound School ranks 329th of 946 Colorado elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at Renaissance Expedition Learn Outward Bound School are 82% White, 8% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races, 1% African American, 1% Asian.

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2025–26 attendance dataNewOct 6, 2026
2025–26 CMAS, PSAT10, PSAT9 & SAT test scoresAug 19, 2026
2024–25 school spending dataJun 13, 2026
2024–25 dropout rates & graduation ratesJan 13, 2026


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

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