Cimarron Elementary School

17373 East Lehigh Pl
Aurora, CO 80013
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Cimarron Elementary School serves 398 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Cimarron Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11-19% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 47%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 398 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 68%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50% in CO
  • Math Proficiency
    : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Cimarron Elementary School's student population of 398 students has declined by 18% 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
398 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
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School Rankings

Cimarron Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% 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 Cimarron 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
This School
State Level (CO)
Overall Testing Rank
#1421 out of 1734 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
33%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
47%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
2%
3%
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Hispanic
32%
35%
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Black
17%
4%
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White
32%
52%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
16%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.75
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Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
30%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
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 Cimarron Elementary School's ranking?
Cimarron Elementary School is ranked #1421 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CO state average).
How many students attend Cimarron Elementary School?
398 students attend Cimarron Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
32% of Cimarron Elementary School students are Hispanic, 32% of students are White, 17% of students are Black, 16% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cimarron Elementary School?
Cimarron Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Cimarron Elementary School offer ?
Cimarron Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Cimarron Elementary School part of?
Cimarron Elementary School is part of Cherry Creek School District No. 5 In The County Of Arapah.

School Calendar

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Event
Date
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: 398 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 68%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

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