Edwards Elementary School vs. Homestake Peak School
Should you attend Edwards Elementary School or Homestake Peak School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Edwards Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
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Attribute
Most improved public schools
Student Attention
Homestake Peak School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
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Attribute
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 274 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Edwards Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 450 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Homestake Peak School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 18% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
PK-8
Total Students
274 students
450 students
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
45% | 55%
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
37 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1115 out of 1779 schools in CO
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1134 out of 1779 schools in CO
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
18%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
n/a
25-29%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
-
19
Kindergarten Students
39
27
Grade 1 Students
46
31
Grade 2 Students
50
46
Grade 3 Students
53
29
Grade 4 Students
38
28
Grade 5 Students
48
41
Grade 6 Students
-
89
Grade 7 Students
-
62
Grade 8 Students
-
78
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
1%
% Hispanic
72%
70%
% Black
n/a
1%
% White
25%
25%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
3%
Diversity Score
0.42
0.45
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
12%
