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Aspen Crossing Elementary School

4655 S Himalaya Street
Aurora, CO 80015
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 628 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Aspen Crossing Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 49% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 628 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 62%
  • : Top 30% in CO
  • : 49% (Top 30%)
  • : 51% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Aspen Crossing Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:

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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Aspen Crossing Elementary School's student population of 628 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
628 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Aspen Crossing Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Aspen Crossing Elementary School is 0.77, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CO)
#532 out of 1779 schools
(Top 30%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Aspen Crossing Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
49%
32%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Aspen Crossing Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
51%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Aspen Crossing Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
16:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
15%
3%
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Hispanic
19%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Aspen Crossing Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
15%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Aspen Crossing Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
38%
51%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Aspen Crossing Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Colorado.
0.77
This chart displays the diversity score of Aspen Crossing Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Aspen Crossing Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Aspen Crossing Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Aspen Crossing Elementary School's ranking?
Aspen Crossing Elementary School is ranked #532 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Aspen Crossing Elementary School often compared to?
Aspen Crossing Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Timberline Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Aspen Crossing Elementary School?
628 students attend Aspen Crossing Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Aspen Crossing Elementary School students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Asian, 15% of students are Black, 12% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Aspen Crossing Elementary School?
Aspen Crossing Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What grades does Aspen Crossing Elementary School offer ?
Aspen Crossing Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Aspen Crossing Elementary School part of?
Aspen Crossing Elementary School is part of Cherry Creek School District No. 5 In The County Of Arapah.
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November 28, 2024 (Thursday)
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March 17, 2025 (Monday)
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May 23, 2025 (Friday)
No School Fall Break ~ All Schools
October 13, 2025 (Monday)

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 628 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 62%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 49% (Top 30%)
  • : 51% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

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