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#745 of 1,815 schools in CO
Top 41% in state
Aspen Community Charter School
Elementary School · Aspen School District No. 1 in the County of Pitkin and Sta · Woody Creek, CO
An Aspen School District No. 1 in the County of Pitkin and Sta charter elementary school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.
P O BOX 336, Woody Creek, CO 81656
- Math 47% proficient (2022)
- Reading 62% proficient (2021)
- 11.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Aspen Community Charter School score 54% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 62%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 13 points since 2019, to 47% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 63% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 77% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 27 test records from CO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Aspen Community Charter School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 21Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low117/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median home value
$2,000,001
College educated
57.5%
Homeownership
100%
Poverty rate
6.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 81656; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
2 in Aspen School District No. 1 in the county of Pitkin and Sta
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aspen Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.4 | PK–4 | Not available | 438 | Compare → |
| Aspen PreschoolEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | PK | Not available | 28 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Aspen School District No. 1 in the County of Pitkin and Sta
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #2 of 4
- District spending per student
- $27,544NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 4.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Aspen Community Charter School is listed in Aspen School District No. 1 in the county of Pitkin and Sta; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Aspen Community Charter School
Aspen Community Charter School is a public elementary school in Woody Creek, CO, part of Aspen School District No. 1 in the County of Pitkin and Sta, serving approximately 137 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 11.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #745 of 1,815 schools in CO. State assessment records show 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Aspen Community Charter School
What grades does Aspen Community Charter School serve?
Aspen Community Charter School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Aspen Community Charter School?
Aspen Community Charter School has an enrollment of approximately 137 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Aspen Community Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at Aspen Community Charter School is 11.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Aspen Community Charter School rank in CO?
Aspen Community Charter School ranks #745 of 1,815 schools in CO.
What is Aspen Community Charter School's MySchoolScout rating?
Aspen Community Charter School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Aspen Community Charter School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Aspen Community Charter School has 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Aspen Community Charter School a charter school?
Yes, Aspen Community Charter School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Aspen Community Charter School a Title I school?
No, Aspen Community Charter School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 137
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 12
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Pitkin County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 32.8%
- Phone
- (970) 923-4080
- Area population (ZIP 81656)
- 508
- Area median age
- 54
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 Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · 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 the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment 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 81656; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022, multi-year average, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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