Serving 438 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Aspen 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 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 438 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Aspen Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Aspen Elementary School's student population of 438 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
438 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Aspen Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Aspen Elementary School is 0.34, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#831 out of 1779 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
15%
36%
Black
1%
5%
White
80%
50%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
5%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Aspen Elementary School's ranking?
Aspen Elementary School is ranked #831 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Aspen Elementary School often compared to?
Aspen Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Aspen Community Charter School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Aspen Elementary School?
438 students attend Aspen Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Aspen Elementary School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Aspen Elementary School?
Aspen Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Aspen Elementary School offer ?
Aspen Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Aspen Elementary School part of?
Aspen Elementary School is part of Aspen School District No. 1 In The County Of Pitkin And Sta.
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