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#84 of 188 private schools in CO

Top 44% of private schools

Aspen Academy

Elementary School · Greenwood Village, CO

A private elementary school in Greenwood Village, CO serving grades Pre-K – 8th.

Private

5859 S UNIVERSITY BLVD, Greenwood Village, CO 80121

  • 8.9:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Preliminary

What this rating measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in CO.

Classroom Attention
?Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
B+6.6 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio8.9:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
B6.4 / 10
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School Day Length7.2 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,224
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
B-5.3 / 10
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Diversity Index26%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A-8.4 / 10
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Enrollment447
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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 4 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in CO

Test scores

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Test score data not yet available for this school.

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The neighborhood

Where Aspen Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Denver map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 61Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 51Bikeable
  • City Safety: High6,640/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Greenwood Village), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$136,287

Median home value

$684,900

Median rent

$1,945/mo

College educated

63.6%

Homeownership

86.2%

Poverty rate

4.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 80121; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

White85.7%
Asian5.4%
Two or More5.4%
Hispanic2.2%
Black1.3%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Gudy Gaskill ElementaryEnrollment path unverified8.6K–50.8 mi523Compare →
Anastasis AcademyPrivate · tuition6.6privateK–81.3 mi44Compare →
Field Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.9K–51.3 mi283Compare →
The VillageEnrollment path unverified3.8PK1.3 mi323Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Aspen Academy is listed in Greenwood Village, CO; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Aspen Academy

Aspen Academy is a private elementary school in Greenwood Village, CO, serving approximately 447 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 8.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #84 of 188 private schools in CO.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Aspen Academy

What grades does Aspen Academy serve?

Aspen Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend Aspen Academy?

Aspen Academy has an enrollment of approximately 447 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Aspen Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at Aspen Academy is 8.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Aspen Academy rank in CO?

Aspen Academy ranks #84 of 188 private schools in CO.

What is Aspen Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

Aspen Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Aspen Academy a private school?

Yes, Aspen Academy is a private coeducational school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Aspen Academy a religious school?

No, Aspen Academy is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
447
Gender Split
56% M / 44% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
8.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
50
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Nonsectarian
School Day
7.2 hours
Days Per Year
170 days
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Arapahoe County
Area population (ZIP 80121)
17,929
Area average commute
24.4 min
Area median age
48.6
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 80121; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22

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