Rolling Hills Elementary School

Rolling Hills Elementary School is an average-sized elementary campus in AURORA, Colorado, run under Cherry Creek School District No. 5 in the county of Arapah. The school hosts 499 students in grades pre-K through 5. That puts it 32% above the typical public school in Colorado, which averages around 379 students.

Across the 70 schools in Cherry Creek School District No. 5 in the county of Arapah (52,099 students total), Rolling Hills Elementary School accounts for its share of the district's footprint.

For racial and ethnic makeup, Rolling Hills Elementary School reports that White students make up the majority at 64%. Other groups include 13% Hispanic, 9% Asian, 7% multiracial, 6% Black.

Looking at the economic backdrop, The school employs 40 full-time-equivalent teachers, for a student-teacher ratio near 12.6:1. Statewide, the average ratio sits near 16.6:1, putting Rolling Hills Elementary School tighter than the state norm the norm. Around 25% of the student body qualifies for free or reduced-price meals, a commonly cited indicator of low-income enrollment. That share is south of Arapahoe County's rate of about 50%.

On a demographically-adjusted basis, Rolling Hills Elementary School sits in the middle band of the BeatsExpectations distribution. Schools with this campus's student mix typically land near 51.8%; this one delivers 60.7%.

In the area at large, community-level numbers for Arapahoe County indicate median household income runs about $101,087, about 47% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and census figures put the poverty rate at about 6%. In all, Arapahoe County runs 176 public schools (combined enrollment of about 115,502 students), of which Rolling Hills Elementary School is one.

The closest other public school is Heritage Heights Academy, roughly 0.6 miles away. 8 of the 8 nearest public schools sit inside a five-mile radius. Among the 9 schools in that immediate cluster with test data (this one included), Rolling Hills Elementary School ranks 1st on composite proficiency, higher than the local average of 44.5%.

Rolling Hills Elementary School operates from an outer-ring location.

Five-year trend. Rolling Hills Elementary School's enrollment has edged down 16% since 2018, when it stood at 596 (now 499). The student-to-teacher ratio fell from 16.7:1 in 2018 to 12.6:1 today.

On this page, the page collects discussion, questions, and updates around school events, parent volunteer needs, and clubs. The community welcomes input from current and former families.