Serving 499 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Arrowhead Elementary 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 499 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 70%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Arrowhead Elementary School serves the northern part of Aurora, CO, covering an area of approximately 1.1 square miles. Families typically have a short drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 0.7 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Arrowhead Elementary School's student population of 499 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
499 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1950
School Calendar
School Rankings
Arrowhead Elementary 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 Arrowhead Elementary School is 0.75, which is more 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
#1175 out of 1748 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
33%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
6%
3%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
35%
37%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
16%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
30%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
13%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)30.7%
33.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
39%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Arrowhead Elementary School's ranking?
Arrowhead Elementary School is ranked #1175 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Arrowhead Elementary School often compared to?
Arrowhead Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Summit Elementary School, Sunrise Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Arrowhead Elementary School?
499 students attend Arrowhead Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
35% of Arrowhead Elementary School students are Hispanic, 30% of students are White, 16% of students are Black, 13% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Arrowhead Elementary School?
Arrowhead Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Arrowhead Elementary School offer ?
Arrowhead Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Arrowhead Elementary School part of?
Arrowhead Elementary School is part of Cherry Creek School District No. 5 In The County Of Arapah.
In what neighborhood is Arrowhead Elementary School located?
Arrowhead Elementary School is located in the Seven Hills neighborhood of Aurora, CO.
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