Serving 421 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 19% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). 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 10:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 421 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 74%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Homestake Peak School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Homestake Peak School's student population of 421 students has declined by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
421 students
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
School Rankings
Homestake Peak School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Homestake Peak School is 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1125 out of 1748 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)25-29%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
70%
37%
Black
1%
5%
White
26%
49%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Homestake Peak School's ranking?
Homestake Peak School is ranked #1125 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Homestake Peak School often compared to?
Homestake Peak Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Red Sandstone Elementary School, Avon Elementary School, Stone Creek School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Homestake Peak School?
421 students attend Homestake Peak School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Homestake Peak School students are Hispanic, 26% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Homestake Peak School?
Homestake Peak School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Homestake Peak School offer ?
Homestake Peak School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Homestake Peak School part of?
Homestake Peak School is part of Eagle County School District No. Re 50.
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