Serving 1,254 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Soaring Heights Pk-8 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 47% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 1,254 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 47% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 56% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Soaring Heights Pk-8's student population of 1,254 students has grown by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 73 teachers has grown by 30% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,254 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
73 teachers
School Rankings
Soaring Heights Pk-8 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 Soaring Heights Pk-8 is 0.40, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#408 out of 1748 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)30-34%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
5%
3%
Hispanic
14%
36%
Black
1%
5%
White
76%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Soaring Heights Pk-8's ranking?
Soaring Heights Pk-8 is ranked #408 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Soaring Heights Pk-8 often compared to?
Soaring Heights Pk-8is often viewed alongside schools like Black Rock Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
47% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 56% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Soaring Heights Pk-8?
1,254 students attend Soaring Heights Pk-8.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Soaring Heights Pk-8 students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Soaring Heights Pk-8?
Soaring Heights Pk-8 has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Soaring Heights Pk-8 offer ?
Soaring Heights Pk-8 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Soaring Heights Pk-8 part of?
Soaring Heights Pk-8 is part of St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1j.
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