Serving 569 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Aspen Crossing Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 34% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 569 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 66%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 34% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 51% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Aspen Crossing Elementary School serves the northeast part of Aurora, CO, within an attendance zone that covers approximately 0.7 square miles. Families typically have a 5-10 minute drive to the school, with most living around 0.6 miles from the zone edge and the furthest edge being 0.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Aspen Crossing Elementary School's student population of 569 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
569 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Aspen Crossing Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Aspen Crossing Elementary School is 0.79, 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
#678 out of 1748 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
33%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
15%
3%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
19%
37%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Black
15%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
White
34%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
16%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)25.3%
33.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
39%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 20-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 Aspen Crossing Elementary School's ranking?
Aspen Crossing Elementary School is ranked #678 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Aspen Crossing Elementary School often compared to?
Aspen Crossing Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Timberline Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Aspen Crossing Elementary School?
569 students attend Aspen Crossing Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
34% of Aspen Crossing Elementary School students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Two or more races, 15% of students are Asian, 15% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Aspen Crossing Elementary School?
Aspen Crossing Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, 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 (No virtual instruction).
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.
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