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The Journey Preschool
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 school serving grades Pre-K – Pre-K.
4360 S. PITKIN STREET, Aurora, CO 80015
- 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on 94 schools in Aurora.Learn more
Academics
Full Profile · 3/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
51.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where The Journey Preschool sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 76Very Walkable
- Transit 29Some Transit
- Bike 43Somewhat 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
$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.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summit Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | PK–5 | 0.6 mi | 329 | Compare → |
| Independence Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | PK–5 | 0.7 mi | 431 | Compare → |
| Cimarron Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | PK–5 | 0.8 mi | 416 | Compare → |
| Meadow Point Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | PK–5 | 0.8 mi | 392 | 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.
Cherry Creek School District No. 5 in the County of Arapah
- Schools in district
- 70
- Rank in district
- #49 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
The Journey Preschool 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 The Journey Preschool
The Journey Preschool is a public school in Aurora, CO, part of Cherry Creek School District No. 5 in the County of Arapah, serving approximately 54 students in grades Pre-K-Pre-K with a 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,189 of 1,815 schools in CO.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about The Journey Preschool
What grades does The Journey Preschool serve?
The Journey Preschool serves students in grades Pre-K through Pre-K.
How many students attend The Journey Preschool?
The Journey Preschool has an enrollment of approximately 54 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at The Journey Preschool?
The student-teacher ratio at The Journey Preschool is 13.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does The Journey Preschool rank in CO?
The Journey Preschool ranks #1,189 of 1,815 schools in CO.
What is The Journey Preschool's MySchoolScout rating?
The Journey Preschool has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is The Journey Preschool a charter school?
No, The Journey Preschool is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is The Journey Preschool a Title I school?
No, The Journey Preschool is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for The Journey Preschool?
51.9% of students at The Journey Preschool 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 – Pre-K
- Enrollment
- 54
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 4
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Arapahoe County
- Phone
- (720) 554-4083
- 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.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource 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.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2023–24
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