Aspen Crossing Elementary School

4655 S Himalaya Street
Aurora, CO 80015
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
9/
10
Top 20%
Aspen Crossing Elementary School serves 607 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Aspen Crossing Elementary School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 47%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 607 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 58%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 20% in CO
  • Math Proficiency
    : 55-59% (Top 10%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 55-59% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Aspen Crossing Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:

School Overview

Aspen Crossing Elementary School's student population of 607 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
607 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
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School Rankings

Aspen Crossing Elementary School is ranked within the top 20% of all 1,734 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Aspen Crossing Elementary School is 0.75, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (CO)
Overall Testing Rank
#193 out of 1734 schools
(Top 20%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
33%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
47%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
15:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
14%
3%
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Hispanic
18%
35%
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Black
15%
4%
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White
42%
52%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
10%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.75
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Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
30%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Aspen Crossing Elementary School's ranking?
Aspen Crossing Elementary School is ranked #193 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CO state average).
How many students attend Aspen Crossing Elementary School?
607 students attend Aspen Crossing Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Aspen Crossing Elementary School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Black, 14% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Aspen Crossing Elementary School?
Aspen Crossing Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Aspen Crossing Elementary School offer ?
Aspen Crossing Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Aspen Crossing Elementary School part of?
Aspen Crossing Elementary School is part of Cherry Creek School District No. 5 In The County Of Arapah.

School Calendar

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No School ~ Spring Break ~ All Schools
March 18, 2024 (Monday)
Last day of School ~ All Schools
May 24, 2024 (Friday)
No School Fall Break ~ All Schools
October 14, 2024 (Monday)
No School ~ Thanksgiving Break ~ All Schools
November 28, 2024 (Thursday)

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Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 607 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 58%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 20%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 55-59% (Top 10%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 55-59% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

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