Aspen Crossing Elementary School
Tel:
(720)886-3700
- Aspen Crossing Elementary School serves 601 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 56% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 42%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- Aspen Crossing Elementary School placed in the top 10% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 17:1.
- Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 47%.
Top Placements
Aspen Crossing Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Aspen Crossing Elementary School's student population of 601 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 601 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 30 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Aspen Crossing Elementary School is ranked within the top 10% of all 1,718 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 20:1 has decreased from 21:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Aspen Crossing Elementary School is 0.61, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CO) |
| Overall School Rank (16-17) | #164 out of 1718 schools (Top 10%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 56% | 33% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 64% | 42% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 20:1 | 17:1 |
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| Asian | 7% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 14% | 34% |
| Black | 12% | 5% |
| White | 59% | 53% |
| Two or more races | 8% | 4% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.61 | 0.60 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 16% | 34% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Cherry Creek School District No. 5 In The County Of Arapah School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CO Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Aspen Crossing Elementary School is Eaglecrest High School (0.8 miles away)
- The nearest middle school and elementary school is Infinity Middle School (0.2 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Aurora Infinity Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 165 students
0.2 miles
4500 South Himalaya Street
Aurora, CO 80015
(720)886-6000 0.2 6-8 165 - Aurora Sky Vista Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 821 students
0.2 miles
4500 S Himalaya Street
Aurora, CO 80015
(720)886-4711 0.2 6-8 821 - Aurora Eaglecrest High School Grades: 9-12 | 2822 students
0.8 miles
5100 South Picadilly Street
Aurora, CO 80015
(720)886-1000 0.8 9-12 2822 - Aurora Peakview Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 643 students
0.8 miles
19451 East Progress Circle
Aurora, CO 80015
(720)886-3100 0.8 PK-5 643 - Aurora Sunrise Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 582 students
0.9 miles
4050 South Genoa Way
Aurora, CO 80013
(720)886-2900 0.9 PK-5 582
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