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Arrowwood Elementary School

Q: Is Arrowwood Elementary School a good school?

Arrowwood Elementary School ranks 279 th of 950 Colorado elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-6

279^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 950 Colorado Elementary Schools

Better than 71% of Colorado elementary schools

Summary

Arrowwood Elementary School is a public elementary school in Highlands Ranch, Colorado, serving 398 students in grades PK-6. It is part of the highly-ranked Douglas County School District No. Re 1, which is rated 5 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger. While Arrowwood's performance has fluctuated over the years, the school generally performs above the state average in CMAS testing, but lags behind the district average in many subject areas and grade levels.

Arrowwood's Hispanic students perform exceptionally well, ranking 6th out of 197 Colorado elementary schools in 2022-2023. However, the school's White students and male students tend to perform below the state average in certain subject areas and grade levels. Additionally, Arrowwood has seen a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 15.1% in 2021-2022 to 27.7% in 2023-2024, which is higher than the district average. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at Arrowwood has also increased from 14.99% in 2021-2022 to 21.86% in 2023-2024, indicating a growing population of economically disadvantaged students.

Compared to nearby high-performing schools, such as Bear Canyon Elementary, Platte River Charter Academy, and Heritage Elementary, Arrowwood's performance is generally lower. This suggests the need for targeted interventions to address the achievement gaps and the increasing challenges faced by the school's growing population of economically disadvantaged students.

390

Students ?

15.8

Student/teacher ratio ?

$17,308

Per pupil spending ?

22.3%

Free/discounted lunch ?

10345 Arrowwood Drive
Highlands Ranch, CO 80130-8825

(303) 387-6875

District: Douglas County School District No. Re 1

Students who attend Arrowwood Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Cresthill Middle School
High:	Highlands Ranch High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

63.6%

Hispanic:

20.5%

Two or more races:

7.9%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Recently slipping — 87th percentile in 2022 → 71st in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Colorado average (52% vs 40% meeting standards)

✓Above the Colorado median (71st percentile)

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped from its 87th-percentile peak (2022) to 71st (2025)

!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 (2024-2025) ?

This school52%

District avg59%

Colorado avg40%

279^th of 950

Colorado public elementary schools ?

Top 29%▲ up 31 pts since 2015

From bottom 40% (2015) to top 29% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

45^th of 58Elementary Schools in the Douglas County School District No. Re 1

9^th of 115Douglas 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

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Colorado percentile	Rating
2025	68.8	279 of 950	70.6%	★★★★☆
2024	68.0	288 of 943	69.5%	★★★☆☆
2023	67.6	275 of 933	70.5%	★★★★☆
2022	84.0	119 of 921	87.1%	★★★★☆
2021	80.3	153 of 710	78.5%	★★★★☆
2019	60.4	362 of 965	62.5%	★★★☆☆
2018	44.5	477 of 917	48.0%	★★☆☆☆
2017	40.7	509 of 929	45.2%	★★☆☆☆
2016	44.8	463 of 914	49.3%	★★☆☆☆
2015	36.0	565 of 938	39.8%	★★☆☆☆
2014	58.3	409 of 962	57.5%	★★★☆☆
2013	57.9	431 of 954	54.8%	★★★☆☆
2012	68.6	304 of 935	67.5%	★★★☆☆
2011	68.4	308 of 935	67.1%	★★★☆☆
2010	69.9	285 of 925	69.2%	★★★☆☆
2009	68.9	281 of 872	67.8%	★★★☆☆
2008	73.4	221 of 849	74.0%	★★★★☆
2007	65.1	318 of 852	62.7%	★★★☆☆
2006	70.2	256 of 829	69.1%	★★★☆☆
2005	63.7	329 of 823	60.0%	★★★☆☆
2004	64.4	314 of 808	61.1%	★★★☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Colorado percentile	Rating
2025	66.2	202 of 694	70.9%	★★★★☆
2024	62.5	233 of 684	65.9%	★★★☆☆
2023	58.8	243 of 642	62.1%	★★★☆☆
2022	82.4	83 of 595	86.1%	★★★★☆
2021	75.5	92 of 351	73.8%	★★★★☆
2019	55.5	313 of 758	58.7%	★★★☆☆
2018	42.5	369 of 690	46.5%	★★☆☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Colorado percentile	Rating
2023	95.4	6 of 197	97.0%	★★★★★

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Colorado percentile	Rating
2024	64.4	106 of 365	71.0%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Colorado percentile	Rating
2025	50.9	322 of 700	54.0%	★★★☆☆
2024	56.5	280 of 683	59.0%	★★★☆☆
2023	59.2	239 of 649	63.2%	★★★☆☆
2022	71.5	158 of 594	73.4%	★★★★☆
2021	69.1	126 of 352	64.2%	★★★☆☆
2019	54.2	318 of 764	58.4%	★★★☆☆
2018	41.6	368 of 693	46.9%	★★☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Colorado percentile	Rating
2025	46.9	300 of 551	45.6%	★★☆☆☆
2024	49.0	275 of 539	49.0%	★★☆☆☆
2023	44.7	296 of 525	43.6%	★★☆☆☆
2022	68.7	135 of 454	70.3%	★★★★☆
2021	64.4	111 of 288	61.5%	★★★☆☆
2019	39.2	369 of 596	38.1%	★★☆☆☆
2018	41.9	192 of 337	43.0%	★★☆☆☆

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)

Hispanic (2023)97th percentile+26 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2024)71st percentile~ school

Female (2025)71st percentile~ school

Male (2025)54th percentile-17 vs school

White (2025)46th percentile-25 vs school

By subject vs Colorado (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts60%+16 vs state

Math46%+10 vs state

Science41%~ state avg

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What people are saying

by a parent on FaceBook
Tuesday, May 26, 2015

My daughter attended kindergarten at this school and we loved it. We found the front office staff helpful, kind and accommodating, and all teachers we came in contact with were tremendous. The focus in my daughter's classroom was on learning to read and write, and my daughter took tremendous strides in both her reading/writing and her math skills. I was very impressed with her progress this year. Three major downsides, however: 1) the kindergarteners didn't begin gym or art class until after mid-semester; 2) my daughter's classroom had 20 students, three of them special needs, and only one harried full-time teacher -- NO consistent aide to help!; and 3) on bad weather days, instead of recess, the students were plopped down in front of the TV -- and not even an educational program, just some random cartoon. Not cool! Close Quote

by a parent
Monday, April 30, 2012

We are pulling our child from this school. We have been here for 2 years and find that there is not a great deal of resources for advanced learners. There have been 3 principals since we have been there and no one really seems to be on the same page for problem solving. They are quick to label kids and not in positive ways. I would not recommend putting your child here if they need to be academically challenged or if they get bored easily. Close Quote

by a parent
Wednesday, August 3, 2011

We love Arrowwood! We love the sense of community, the teachers, the people. My kids are learning - and enjoying it at the same time! It's been a wonderful experience! Close Quote

by a teacher
Tuesday, April 26, 2011

Arrowwood has a team of dedicated teachers who are always meeting the needs of all learners. Close Quote

by a parent
Tuesday, April 26, 2011

I have a second grader and kindergartener at AWE this year. I have been so impressed by how the teachers go above and beyond for my kids. They have been quick to talk with me regarding concerns or praises for both of my kiddos. With my second grader, this has been consitant all three years he has attended AWE. The families are friendly and there is a feeling of community around school. Close Quote

Schools Near Arrowwood Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				CMAS English Language Arts (2025)							CMAS Math (2025)							CMAS Science (2025)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	CMAS English Language Arts 3rd Grade	CMAS English Language Arts 4th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts 5th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts 6th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts 7th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts 8th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts All Grades	CMAS Math 3rd Grade	CMAS Math 4th Grade	CMAS Math 5th Grade	CMAS Math 6th Grade	CMAS Math 7th Grade	CMAS Math 8th Grade	CMAS Math All Grades	CMAS Science 5th Grade	CMAS Science 8th Grade	Total
Arrowwood Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	10345 Arrowwood Drive	Highlands Ranch	80130	Douglas County	Douglas County School District No. Re 1	No	No	No	No	(303) 387-6875	390	25	15.8	22.3%	248 (63.6%)	7 (1.8%)	80 (20.5%)	23 (5.9%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (7.9%)	68.8	279^th of 950 public elementary schools	70.6%		68	288^th of 943 public elementary schools	69.5%	9	62.9	68.3	57.1	55.3			60.5	54.3	50.0	42.0	40.4			46.0	40.8		$17,308
Heritage Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	3350 Summit View Parkway	Highlands Ranch	80126	Douglas County	Douglas County School District No. Re 1	No	No	No	No	(303) 387-6725	377	26	14.4	10.1%	253 (67.1%)	3 (0.8%)	63 (16.7%)	28 (7.4%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (7.7%)	95.9	19^th of 950 public elementary schools	98.0%		95.4	26^th of 943 public elementary schools	97.2%	7	73.3	80.0	78.9	90.2			81.1	80.0	71.4	71.1	64.7			71.6	86.5		$17,720
Redstone Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	9970 Glenstone Circle	Highlands Ranch	80130	Douglas County	Douglas County School District No. Re 1	No	No	No	No	(303) 387-7300	398	28	14.4	9.5%	262 (65.8%)	4 (1.0%)	50 (12.6%)	52 (13.1%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (7.3%)	95.4	27^th of 950 public elementary schools	97.2%		91.7	59^th of 943 public elementary schools	93.7%	32	75.4	85.2	89.0				83.3	77.3	84.9	70.8				77.0	64.9		$18,774
Copper Mesa Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	3501 Poston Parkway	Highlands Ranch	80126	Douglas County	Douglas County School District No. Re 1	No	No	No	No	(303) 387-7375	306	21	14.5	11.1%	223 (72.9%)	0 (0.0%)	37 (12.1%)	18 (5.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	27 (8.8%)	83	141^st of 950 public elementary schools	85.2%		82.5	147^th of 943 public elementary schools	84.4%	6	45.0	59.1	64.3	70.2			60.1	62.5	50.0	71.4	67.4			62.8	71.4		$18,543
Wildcat Mountain Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	6585 Lionshead Parkway	Littleton	80124	Douglas County	Douglas County School District No. Re 1	No	No	No	No	(303) 387-6925	423	29	14.8	15.6%	292 (69.0%)	6 (1.4%)	56 (13.2%)	31 (7.3%)	1 (0.2%)	3 (0.7%)	34 (8.0%)	90.9	65^th of 950 public elementary schools	93.2%		86.8	108^th of 943 public elementary schools	88.5%	43	64.1	66.2	83.8				71.8	65.2	60.3	81.3				68.9	68.0		$18,926
Summit View Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	10200 South Piedmont Drive	Highlands Ranch	80126	Douglas County	Douglas County School District No. Re 1	No	No	No	No	(303) 387-6800	350	24	14.6	10.0%	239 (68.3%)	5 (1.4%)	55 (15.7%)	20 (5.7%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (8.3%)	91.3	60^th of 950 public elementary schools	93.7%		87.8	98^th of 943 public elementary schools	89.6%	38	63.9	68.6	72.9	87.7			74.9	73.0	71.4	61.7	68.4			67.7	63.3		$18,380
Platte River Charter Academy	Public, Charter	PK, KG-8	4085 Lark Sparrow St.	Highlands Ranch	80126	Douglas County	Douglas County School District No. Re 1	Yes	No	No	No	(303) 221-1070	475	34	14.1	4.0%	321 (67.6%)	6 (1.3%)	36 (7.6%)	61 (12.8%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	48 (10.1%)	92.3	49^th of 950 public elementary schools	94.8%		92.7	49^th of 943 public elementary schools	94.8%		80.4	67.3	68.6	80.4	88.5	77.8	77.2	86.3	75.0	68.6	60.8	65.4	77.8	72.2	60.0	73.9	$9,695
Fox Creek Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	6585 Collegiate Drive	Highlands Ranch	80130	Douglas County	Douglas County School District No. Re 1	No	No	No	No	(303) 387-7000	436	29	15.0	17.7%	311 (71.3%)	5 (1.1%)	64 (14.7%)	17 (3.9%)	2 (0.5%)	3 (0.7%)	34 (7.8%)	79.5	181^st of 950 public elementary schools	80.9%		79.8	169^th of 943 public elementary schools	82.1%	12	59.7	56.7	73.2	66.7			63.7	64.5	39.3	51.8	55.6			52.7	63.6		$16,671
Cougar Run Elementary School	Public	K-6	8780 Venneford Ranch Road	Highlands Ranch	80126	Douglas County	Douglas County School District No. Re 1	No	No	No	No	(303) 387-6675	392	25	15.6	20.7%	269 (68.6%)	6 (1.5%)	71 (18.1%)	15 (3.8%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (7.7%)	87.3	108^th of 950 public elementary schools	88.6%		84.3	130^th of 943 public elementary schools	86.2%	22	73.1	79.1	74.5	72.3			74.6	71.2	51.2	55.8	59.6			59.8	54.2		$20,869
Eagle Ridge Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	7716 Timberline Road	Lone Tree	80124	Douglas County	Douglas County School District No. Re 1	No	No	No	No	(303) 387-7075	571	37	15.6	30.8%	280 (49.0%)	52 (9.1%)	130 (22.8%)	49 (8.6%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	57 (10.0%)	74.4	232^nd of 950 public elementary schools	75.6%		73.7	224^th of 943 public elementary schools	76.2%	8	58.2	55.1	50.0	62.7			56.3	61.8	44.9	53.0	65.0			55.5	49.2		$18,254

Frequently Asked Questions about Arrowwood Elementary School

What schools do graduates of Arrowwood Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Arrowwood Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Cresthill Middle School
High : Highlands Ranch High School

Is Arrowwood Elementary School a good school?

Arrowwood Elementary School ranks 279^th of 950 Colorado elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Arrowwood Elementary School?

Students at Arrowwood Elementary School are 64% White, 21% Hispanic, 8% Two or more races, 6% Asian, 2% African American.

What district is Arrowwood Elementary School in?

Douglas County School District No. Re 1

How many students attend Arrowwood Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 390 students attended Arrowwood Elementary School.

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