Excellent
#19 of 1,815 schools in CO
Top 1% in state
Cherry Creek Charter Academy
Elementary School · Cherry Creek School District No. 5 in the County of Arapah · Greenwood Village, CO
A charter elementary school in Greenwood Village, CO where students score 29 points above what's typical for similar communities.
6260 SOUTH DAYTON STREET, Greenwood Village, CO 80111
- Math 81% vs CO 37% (2025)
- Reading 84% vs CO 46% (2025)
- 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Cherry Creek Charter Academy score 82% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 53%).
2025 CMAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 21 points since 2020, reaching 82% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 78% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 81% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 41 test records from CO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
18.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Cherry Creek Charter 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 54Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 50Bikeable
- 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
$132,292
Median home value
$890,500
Median rent
$2,063/mo
College educated
74.6%
Homeownership
63.5%
Poverty rate
4.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 80111; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High Plains Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | PK–5 | 0.3 mi | 468 | Compare → |
| Cottonwood Creek Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.9 | PK–5 | 1.0 mi | 521 | Compare → |
| The Goddard SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 1.0 mi | 15 | Compare → |
| Walnut Hills Community Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.5 | PK–5 | 1.4 mi | 344 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Cherry Creek School District No. 5 in the County of Arapah
- Schools in district
- 70
- Rank in district
- #1 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
Cherry Creek Charter Academy 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 Cherry Creek Charter Academy
Cherry Creek Charter Academy is a public elementary school in Greenwood Village, CO, part of Cherry Creek School District No. 5 in the County of Arapah, serving approximately 571 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.2 out of 10 and ranks #19 of 1,815 schools in CO. State assessment records show 78% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 81% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Cherry Creek Charter Academy
What grades does Cherry Creek Charter Academy serve?
Cherry Creek Charter Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Cherry Creek Charter Academy?
Cherry Creek Charter Academy has an enrollment of approximately 571 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cherry Creek Charter Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Cherry Creek Charter Academy is 15.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Cherry Creek Charter Academy rank in CO?
Cherry Creek Charter Academy ranks #19 of 1,815 schools in CO.
What is Cherry Creek Charter Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Cherry Creek Charter Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.2 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 Cherry Creek Charter Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Cherry Creek Charter Academy has 78% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 81% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Cherry Creek Charter Academy a charter school?
Yes, Cherry Creek Charter Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Cherry Creek Charter Academy a Title I school?
No, Cherry Creek Charter Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Cherry Creek Charter Academy?
18.4% of students at Cherry Creek Charter Academy 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
- 571
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 37
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Arapahoe County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.8%
- Phone
- (303) 779-8988
- Area population (ZIP 80111)
- 31,817
- Area average commute
- 21.9 min
- Area median age
- 42.1
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 · 2025 CMAS · 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 from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 CMAS · 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 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 80111; 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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