Skip to main content

Average

#950 of 1,815 schools in CO

Aspen Crossing Elementary School

Elementary School · Cherry Creek School District No. 5 in the County of Arapah · Centennial, CO

A Cherry Creek School District No. 5 in the County of Arapah elementary school where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.

4655 S HIMALAYA STREET, Centennial, CO 80015

  • Math 49% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 57% proficient (2021)
  • 17.9:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.7Below Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
View breakdown
Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.97 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics8.5Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
View breakdown
Math Proficiency49% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency57% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency53% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)43% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+9.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile77th
Resources & Environment6.2Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
View breakdown
Student-Teacher Ratio17.9:1
District spending per student$15,158
Chronic Absenteeism23.7%

Students at Aspen Crossing Elementary School score 53% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.

Math Proficiency49%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency57%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 47 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 49% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
97%
ELA
95%
2010
Math
97%
ELA
94%
2011
Math
83%
ELA
81%
2012
Math
86%
ELA
84%
2013
Math
86%
ELA
82%
2014
Math
46%
ELA
63%
2015
Math
55%
ELA
65%
2016
Math
56%
ELA
64%
2017
Math
43%
ELA
58%
2018
Math
49%
ELA
56%
2019
Math
49%
ELA
56%
2020*
Math
57%
ELA
57%
2021*
Math
57%
ELA
57%
2022
Math
49%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 65% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 70% (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).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

37.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

See how we rate

The neighborhood

Where Aspen Crossing Elementary School 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 24Car-Dependent
  • Bike 56Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,903/100K

Powered byWalk Score

FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Centennial), 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

$121,640

Median home value

$558,900

Median rent

$2,190/mo

College educated

49.3%

Homeownership

82.2%

Poverty rate

4.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 80015; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Sunrise Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified3.6PK–50.8 mi459Compare →
Peakview Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.1PK–50.9 mi480Compare →
Dakota Valley Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.6PK–51.0 mi584Compare →
Timberline Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.8PK–51.1 mi506Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Cherry Creek School District No. 5 in the County of Arapah

Schools in district
70
Rank in district
#37 of 70
District spending per student
$15,158NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
7.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

Aspen Crossing Elementary School is listed in Cherry Creek School District No. 5 in the county of Arapah; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Aspen Crossing Elementary School

Aspen Crossing Elementary School is a public elementary school in Centennial, CO, part of Cherry Creek School District No. 5 in the County of Arapah, serving approximately 607 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 17.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #950 of 1,815 schools in CO. State assessment records show 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Aspen Crossing Elementary School

What grades does Aspen Crossing Elementary School serve?

Aspen Crossing Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Aspen Crossing Elementary School?

Aspen Crossing Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 607 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Aspen Crossing Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Aspen Crossing Elementary School is 17.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Aspen Crossing Elementary School rank in CO?

Aspen Crossing Elementary School ranks #950 of 1,815 schools in CO.

What is Aspen Crossing Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Aspen Crossing Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 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 Crossing Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Aspen Crossing Elementary School has 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Is Aspen Crossing Elementary School a charter school?

No, Aspen Crossing Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Aspen Crossing Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Aspen Crossing Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Aspen Crossing Elementary School?

37.7% of students at Aspen Crossing Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
607
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
34
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Arapahoe County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
23.7%
Area population (ZIP 80015)
72,155
Area average commute
29.6 min
Area median age
38.8
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 80015; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

Related reading

Get school insights in your inbox

New rankings, best-schools lists, and parent guides — delivered free. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.

We respect your privacy. Unsubscribe at any time.