Prairie Hills Elementary School

13801 Garfield Place
Brighton, CO 80602
(School attendance zone shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%
Serving 416 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Prairie Hills Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 416 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 41%
  • : Top 30% in CO
  • : 48% (Top 30%)
  • : 55% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

School Overview

Prairie Hills Elementary School's student population of 416 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
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Total Students
416 students
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Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
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School Calendar
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026

School Rankings

Prairie Hills Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Prairie Hills Elementary School is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CO)
#407 out of 1748 schools
(Top 30%)
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48%
33%
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55%
45%
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Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
10%
3%
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Hispanic
23%
36%
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Black
1%
5%
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White
59%
50%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
0.59
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Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
39%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
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School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

School Notes

  • School Mascot: Lark

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Prairie Hills Elementary School's ranking?
Prairie Hills Elementary School is ranked #407 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Prairie Hills Elementary School often compared to?
Prairie Hills Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Silver Creek Elementary School, West Ridge Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
48% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 55% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Prairie Hills Elementary School?
416 students attend Prairie Hills Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Prairie Hills Elementary School students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Prairie Hills Elementary School?
Prairie Hills Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Prairie Hills Elementary School offer ?
Prairie Hills Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Prairie Hills Elementary School part of?
Prairie Hills Elementary School is part of Adams 12 Five Star Schools.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 416 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 41%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 48% (Top 30%)
  • : 55% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

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