Below Average
#1417 of 1,815 schools in CO
Aspen Ridge Preparatory School
Elementary School · St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1j · Erie, CO
A St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1j charter elementary school where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.
705 AUSTIN AVE, Erie, CO 80516
- Math 48% proficient (2022)
- Reading 47% proficient (2021)
- 14.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Aspen Ridge Preparatory School score 48% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 58%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 12-year record (2011–2022), then recovered 11 points since 2019, reaching 48% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 52% (multi-year average, 2011-2022) · reading/ELA 58% (multi-year average, 2011-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 23 test records from CO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
8.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Aspen Ridge Preparatory 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 54Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated942/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Erie), 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
$160,590
Median home value
$683,600
Median rent
$2,718/mo
College educated
63.6%
Homeownership
89%
Poverty rate
3.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 80516; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red Hawk ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | PK–5 | 1.0 mi | 605 | Compare → |
| Erie Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.9 | PK–5 | 1.2 mi | 450 | Compare → |
| Highlands Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.2 | PK–5 | 1.5 mi | 474 | Compare → |
| Hygiene Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.8 | PK–5 | Not available | 316 | 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.
St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1j
- Schools in district
- 54
- Rank in district
- #48 of 54
- District spending per student
- $14,045NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Aspen Ridge Preparatory School is listed in St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1J; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Aspen Ridge Preparatory School
Aspen Ridge Preparatory School is a public elementary school in Erie, CO, part of St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1j, serving approximately 548 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 14.4:1 student-teacher ratio.
It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,417 of 1,815 schools in CO. State assessment records show 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Aspen Ridge Preparatory School
What grades does Aspen Ridge Preparatory School serve?
Aspen Ridge Preparatory School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Aspen Ridge Preparatory School?
Aspen Ridge Preparatory School has an enrollment of approximately 548 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Aspen Ridge Preparatory School?
The student-teacher ratio at Aspen Ridge Preparatory School is 14.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Aspen Ridge Preparatory School rank in CO?
Aspen Ridge Preparatory School ranks #1,417 of 1,815 schools in CO.
What is Aspen Ridge Preparatory School's MySchoolScout rating?
Aspen Ridge Preparatory School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 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 Ridge Preparatory School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Aspen Ridge Preparatory School has 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2021).
Is Aspen Ridge Preparatory School a charter school?
Yes, Aspen Ridge Preparatory School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Aspen Ridge Preparatory School a Title I school?
No, Aspen Ridge Preparatory School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Aspen Ridge Preparatory School?
8.6% of students at Aspen Ridge Preparatory 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
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 548
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 38
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small Suburb
- County
- Weld County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.3%
- Phone
- (720) 242-6225
- Area population (ZIP 80516)
- 37,107
- Area average commute
- 27.6 min
- Area median age
- 37.8
Official sources & links
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 80516; 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, 2011-2022, multi-year average, 2011-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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