Aspen View Academy

Aspen View Academy is a charter elementary school serving 973 students in prekindergarten through eighth grade in Castle Rock, Colorado. With 55 full-time equivalent teachers, the school maintains a student-teacher ratio of 17.7:1, providing opportunities for meaningful teacher-student interactions in this sizable learning community. The school holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks 689th among Colorado's 1,831 elementary schools, placing it in the 62nd percentile statewide.

With an academic score of 7.3 out of 10, Aspen View Academy demonstrates solid educational performance, though math achievement shows room for growth with 40% of students scoring proficient or above across grade levels. As a charter school, Aspen View Academy operates with increased flexibility in its educational approach while serving the Castle Rock community. The school draws families from an affluent area where the median household income reaches $144,034 and 58% of residents hold bachelor's degrees or higher.

The low poverty rate of just 2.6% reflects the economic stability of the surrounding community. Aspen View Academy is situated in Castle Rock's small suburban setting within Douglas County, an area known for its family-friendly atmosphere and proximity to both Denver and Colorado Springs.

Aspen View Academy is a charter school — a publicly funded school that operates with more autonomy than traditional district schools. Charter schools often have distinct educational models or specialties. Parents should understand the school's specific mission, enrollment process, and how its approach differs from nearby district options.