Cougar Run Elementary School
8780 Venneford Ranch Rd, Highlands Ranch, CO 80126 | (303) 387-6675
- Grades: KG-6
- Student Enrollment: 587
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5 out of 5 | 2 Reviews
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School Description
School Summary and Highlights
- Enrolls 587 elementary school students from grades KG-6
- Ranks 144th out of 938 elementary schools in CO.
Additional Contact Information
- Mailing Address: 8780 Venneford Ranch Road, Highlands Ranch, CO 80126
School District Details
- Douglas County Region 1 School District
- Per-Pupil Spending: $8,418
- Graduation Rate: 89.5%
- Dropout Rate: 1.0%
- Students Per Teacher: 19.5
- Enrolled Students: 59,932
Faculty Details and Student Enrollment
Students and Faculty
- Total Students Enrolled: 587
- Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 29.0
- Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 20.2
Students Gender Breakdown
- Males: 302 (51.4%)
- Females: 285 (48.6%)
Free Lunch Student Eligibility Breakdown
- Eligible for Reduced Lunch: 12 (2.0%)
- Eligible for Free Lunch: 20 (3.4%)
- Eligible for Either Reduced or Free Lunch: 32 (5.5%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian | 1 | 0.2% |
| Black | 8 | 1.4% |
| Asian | 58 | 9.9% |
| Hispanic | 59 | 10.1% |
| White | 461 | 78.5% |
Number of Students Per Grade
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 83 | 14.1% |
| 1st Grade | 89 | 15.2% |
| 2nd Grade | 86 | 14.7% |
| 3rd Grade | 90 | 15.3% |
| 4th Grade | 82 | 14.0% |
| 5th Grade | 76 | 12.9% |
| 6th Grade | 81 | 13.8% |
Faculty Educational Background (2006-07)
- Teachers with a Bachelor's Degree: 43%
- Teachers with a Master's Degree or Higher:57%
Faculty Salary and Experience (2006-2007)
- Average Teaching Experience: 12 Years
- Average Salary: $48,732
Teacher Experience by Number of Years
| Salary | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 1-5 Years of Teaching Experience | $35,534 | 21% |
| More Than 5 Years of Teaching Experience | $52,332 | 79% |
Source: CO Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010
School Ratings and Reviews
Overall Rating: 5
5 out of 5 | 2 Reviews
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2 reviews for Cougar Run Elementary School
- Reviewed by Parent/Guardian on January 10, 2010
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(5 / 5) Flag as inappropriate - Cougar run elementary's teachers and other staff are very knowledgeable and helpful in any situation that arises. I am very pleased that my son has the privilege of attending Cougar Run. Everyone made us feel welcome when we enrolled there this year.
- Reviewed by Parent/Guardian on August 01, 2009
- Rating: (5 / 5) Flag as inappropriate
- Cougar run has been an excellant school for my daughter.
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