Rocky Mountain
On October 7, 2026, the Board of Education voted to approve the district’s closure and consolidation recommendation.
Rocky Mountain was included in the recommendation and will close at the end of this school year.
Based on your home address, students will move to Cotton Creek, Federal Heights or North Star elementary. Enter your home address into the School Finder to see which school if your new boundary school for the 2027-2028 school year. If you live out of Rocky Mountain's current boundary, you can choose which of the three schools you'd like to attend.
Dedicated Family Engagement
We are here to help your family navigate this transition smoothly. Members of our Rocky Mountain team will be reaching out to you directly in the days and weeks to come. If you have immediate questions or would like to be connected with a member of our Family Engagement Team, please contact the main office directly. Our front desk staff will ensure you are promptly connected with the right team member.
Contact Info
Main Office Phone
720-972-5600
Office Hours
7:30am - 3:15pm
Upcoming Important Dates
Cotton Creek Elementary
Open House
OCTOBER 21
4-5:30 pm
Location: Cotton Creek Elementary11100 Vrain St, Westminster, CO
Federal Heights Elementary
Open House
OCTOBER 21
3-4:30 pm
Location: Federal Heights Elementary2500 W 96th Ave, Federal Heights, CO
North Star Elementary
Open House
OCTOBER 29
5-6:30 pm
Location: North Star Elementary8740 N Star Dr, Thornton, CO
Five Star
Expo
NOVEMBER 2
4:30-7 pm
Location: Mountain Range High School
12500 Huron St, Westminster, CO
The Recommendation
CLOSE
Rocky Mountain Elementary
MOVE TO
Cotton Creek, Federal Heights & North Star elementaries
Current Boundary Map
Proposed Boundary Map
Considerations
- Elementary school K-5 enrollment of less than 300.
- Two-round elementary school (two classes per grade level).
- Unable to offer all specials classes (art, music, P.E., and IDEAS Lab) every day.
- Currently has a split boundary that divides up neighborhoods and sends students past closer schools.
Rocky Mountain Enrollment
Current 26-27: 243
Building Utilization: 58%
Cotton Creek Enrollment
Current 26-27: 405
Building Utilization: 66%
Federal Heights Enrollment
Current 26-27: 371 (with preschool: 423)
Building Utilization: 75%
North Star Enrollment
Current 26-27: 293 (with preschool: 333)
Building Utilization: 59%
Consolidated Enrollment at Cotton Creek
Estimated Enrollment for 27-28 school year: ~412
Estimated Building Utilization: ~65%
Consolidated Enrollment at Federal Heights
Estimated Enrollment for 27-28 school year: ~421
Estimated Building Utilization: ~80%
Consolidated Enrollment at North Star
Estimated Enrollment for 27-28 school year: ~377
Estimated Building Utilization: ~75%
Upcoming Important Dates
Community Connection meeting
SEPTEMBER 9
5:30-7 pm
Location: Rocky Mountain Elementary
School-based public hearing
SEPTEMBER 29
6-7 pm
Location: Northglenn High School
Board of Education meeting
OCTOBER 7
Board of Education decision announced to community