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#985 of 1,815 schools in CO

Fox Hollow Elementary School

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

6363 SOUTH WACO STREET, Aurora, CO 80116

  • Math 52% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 62% proficient (2021)
  • 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress3.4Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-4.43 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics8.8Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency52% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency62% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency57% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)47% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+10.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile81th
Resources & Environment8.4Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.2:1
District spending per student$15,158
Chronic Absenteeism20.3%

Students at Fox Hollow Elementary School score 57% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.

Math Proficiency52%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency62%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 44 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 52% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
97%
ELA
94%
2010
Math
96%
ELA
94%
2011
Math
88%
ELA
86%
2012
Math
91%
ELA
86%
2013
Math
88%
ELA
86%
2014
Math
53%
ELA
64%
2015
Math
63%
ELA
66%
2016
Math
53%
ELA
65%
2017
Math
46%
ELA
54%
2018
Math
47%
ELA
55%
2019
Math
47%
ELA
55%
2020*
Math
32%
ELA
62%
2021*
Math
32%
ELA
62%
2022
Math
52%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 63% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 72% (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

31%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Fox Hollow 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 9Car-Dependent
  • Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High4,074/100K

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

$151,250

Median home value

$904,600

Median rent

$2,058/mo

College educated

58.1%

Homeownership

97.1%

Poverty rate

3.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 80116; 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
Guidepost Montessori of AuroraPrivate · tuitionNot ratedK0.5 mi15Compare →
Our Lady of Loreto SchoolPrivate · tuition6.9privatePK–80.5 mi343Compare →
Rolling Hills Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.3PK–51.1 mi544Compare →
Trails West Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.5PK–51.2 mi423Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

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

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

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

Schools in district
70
Rank in district
#41 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

Fox Hollow 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 Fox Hollow Elementary School

Fox Hollow Elementary School is a public elementary school in Aurora, CO, part of Cherry Creek School District No. 5 in the County of Arapah, serving approximately 532 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #985 of 1,815 schools in CO. State assessment records show 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Fox Hollow Elementary School

What grades does Fox Hollow Elementary School serve?

Fox Hollow Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Fox Hollow Elementary School?

Fox Hollow Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 532 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Fox Hollow Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Fox Hollow Elementary School is 15.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Fox Hollow Elementary School rank in CO?

Fox Hollow Elementary School ranks #985 of 1,815 schools in CO.

What is Fox Hollow Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Fox Hollow Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 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 Fox Hollow Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Fox Hollow Elementary School has 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Is Fox Hollow Elementary School a charter school?

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

Is Fox Hollow Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Fox Hollow Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Fox Hollow Elementary School?

31.0% of students at Fox Hollow 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
532
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
35
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Arapahoe County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
20.3%
Area population (ZIP 80116)
5,393
Area average commute
38.7 min
Area median age
49.2
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 80116; 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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