Cougar Run Elementary School

8780 VENNEFORD RANCH ROAD
HIGHLANDS RANCH, CO 80126

392 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Cougar Run Elementary School, located in the master-planned community of Highlands Ranch, Colorado, is a highly regarded K–6 institution within the Douglas County School District. Known for its strong focus on academic excellence and character development, the school fosters a supportive environment that emphasizes both individual student growth and collaborative learning. The campus serves a diverse suburban population, utilizing a curriculum designed to challenge students while integrating technology and creative problem-solving into everyday classroom activities.

Beyond the classroom, Cougar Run is celebrated for its tight-knit community atmosphere and active parent involvement. The school maintains a robust partnership with the local community, encouraging extracurricular participation through various clubs, arts programs, and athletic opportunities. With a mission centered on creating lifelong learners, the staff works closely with families to ensure a well-rounded educational experience that prepares students for the transition to middle school and beyond.

392

Total Students

25.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

20.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Cougar Run Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	269
Hispanic	71
Black	6
Asian	15
Two or More	30
American Indian	1

White
269 (68.6%)
Hispanic
71 (18.1%)
Two or More
30 (7.7%)
Asian
15 (3.8%)
Black
6 (1.5%)
American Indian
1 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Douglas County School District No. Re 1
Phone:	(303)387-6675
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	392
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	74
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	7

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 73

Grade 1 58

Grade 2 57

Grade 3 54

Grade 4 45

Grade 5 55

Grade 6 50

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Cougar Run Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	73
Grade 1	58
Grade 2	57
Grade 3	54
Grade 4	45
Grade 5	55
Grade 6	50

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Cougar Run Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	203	51.8%
Male	189	48.2%

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