Arrowhead Elementary School

Summary:

Arrowhead Elementary School is a public elementary school in Aurora, Colorado, serving 516 students in grades PK-5. While part of the highly-ranked Cherry Creek School District No. 5, Arrowhead has consistently underperformed compared to the district and state in academic achievement, particularly for its diverse student population and those from low-income families.

Arrowhead Elementary has a more racially diverse student body than nearby schools, with 35.08% White, 16.86% African American, 31.4% Hispanic, 4.65% Asian, and 10.66% two or more races. However, the school's academic performance lags behind, with only 28.1% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 20.1% in Math, compared to 48.3% and 40.8% for the Cherry Creek district, respectively. Arrowhead's performance is especially low for female, male, Hispanic, and White student subgroups, ranking in the bottom 25-50% of Colorado elementary schools.

Contributing factors may include Arrowhead's high percentage of students from low-income families (48.64% receive free/reduced lunch) and a higher student-teacher ratio of 18.6 compared to nearby schools like Dakota Valley Elementary, which had significantly higher proficiency rates. Arrowhead's declining performance over time, from ranking 415 out of 914 Colorado elementary schools in 2015-2016 to 738 out of 943 in 2023-2024, suggests the school may need to implement targeted interventions to address the unique needs of its diverse student population.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 19100 East Bates Avenue
       Aurora, CO  80013-2338


(720) 886-2800

District: Cherry Creek School District No. 5

SchoolDigger Rank:
738th of 943 Colorado Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,698 Help


Students who attend Arrowhead Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Horizon Middle School
High:    Eaglecrest High School

Student/teacher ratio:  18.6 Help
Number of students:  516

Racial breakdown:

White:
35.1%
Hispanic:
31.4%
African American:
16.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  48.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Arrowhead Elementary School ranks worse than 78.3% of elementary schools in Colorado. It also ranks 39th among 46 ranked elementary schools in the Cherry Creek School District No. 5. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 20.4. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Arrowhead Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Cherry Creek School District No. 5.  (See more...)
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Arrowhead Elementary School is $14,698. 34 elementary schools in the Cherry Creek School District No. 5 spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Arrowhead Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Arrowhead Elementary School 738th of 943 Colorado public elementary schools. (See Arrowhead Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Cherry Creek School District No. 5:

SchoolDigger ranks Cherry Creek School District No. 5 28th of 116 Colorado school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Arrowhead Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Arrowhead Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 44.15 493rd 808 39.0%
2005 39.07 556th 823 32.4%
2006 39.16 537th 829 35.2%
2007 29.37 643rd 852 24.5%
2008 40.88 548th 849 35.5%
2009 39.08 590th 872 32.3%
2010 46.98 545th 925 41.1%
2011 57.60 431st 935 53.9%
2012 50.48 504th 935 46.1%
2013 51.61 497th 954 47.9%
2014 46.37 540th 962 43.9%
2015 46.61 460th 938 51.0%
2016 49.97 415th 914 54.6%
2017 42.48 484th 929 47.9%
2018 33.88 582nd 917 36.5%
2019 27.78 679th 965 29.6%
2021 43.09 431st 710 39.3%
2022 18.65 739th 921 19.8%
2023 28.85 614th 933 34.2%
2024 20.40 738th 943 21.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Arrowhead Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.10 185th 308 39.9%
2019 30.17 261st 332 21.4%
2021 71.59 14th 75 81.3%
2022 28.55 159th 203 21.7%
2023 54.09 109th 265 58.9%
2024 26.27 287th 365 21.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Arrowhead Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.99 448th 690 35.1%
2019 29.20 515th 758 32.1%
2021 30.22 290th 351 17.4%
2022 16.90 504th 595 15.3%
2023 28.07 450th 642 29.9%
2024 15.29 586th 684 14.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Arrowhead Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 20.65 559th 693 19.3%
2019 19.28 614th 764 19.6%
2021 32.98 286th 352 18.8%
2022 11.60 551st 594 7.2%
2023 23.11 499th 649 23.1%
2024 17.61 559th 683 18.2%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Arrowhead Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 27.58 210th 270 22.2%
2023 42.19 112th 197 43.1%
2024 41.35 134th 242 44.6%
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Rank History for White students at Arrowhead Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 22.39 280th 337 16.9%
2019 12.62 559th 596 6.2%
2021 31.21 237th 288 17.7%
2022 6.52 447th 454 1.5%
2023 19.87 459th 525 12.6%
2024 17.56 478th 539 11.3%
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Data source: test scores: Colorado Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Colorado Department of Education

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by a citizen
Thursday, May 15, 2014

Open Quote I have volunteered for 2 years at Arrowhead Elementary School and have been absolutely amazed at the quality of education my grandchild has received so far. Frankly, I could not be more impressed. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Arrowhead Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 469 28 18 12 0 n/a n/a 0 527
1989 508 39 25 21 0 n/a n/a 0 593
1990 505 53 19 24 0 n/a n/a 0 601
1991 540 36 18 22 0 n/a n/a 0 616
1992 562 35 26 21 0 n/a n/a 0 644
1993 622 39 29 23 1 n/a n/a 0 714
1994 619 51 23 35 1 n/a n/a 0 729
1995 559 53 18 37 2 n/a n/a 0 669
1996 559 53 18 37 2 n/a n/a 0 669
1997 572 58 32 47 1 n/a n/a 0 710
1998 569 69 33 53 1 n/a n/a 0 725
1999 522 71 43 61 2 n/a n/a 0 699
2000 480 74 59 53 2 n/a n/a 0 668
2001 456 85 62 58 3 n/a n/a 0 664
2002 435 91 51 86 2 n/a n/a 0 665
2003 435 91 51 86 2 n/a n/a 0 665
2004 385 90 49 103 4 n/a n/a 0 631
2005 407 118 50 109 4 n/a n/a 0 688
2006 383 112 46 131 5 n/a n/a 0 677
2007 375 101 44 137 5 n/a n/a 0 662
2008 349 103 48 135 8 n/a n/a 0 643
2009 361 103 53 121 7 n/a n/a 0 645
2010 372 97 47 118 6 n/a n/a 0 640
2011 337 83 41 135 5 4 27 0 632
2012 349 77 41 123 6 4 25 0 625
2013 329 96 35 121 6 4 31 0 622
2014 294 94 32 133 3 2 36 0 594
2015 303 114 31 161 5 4 49 0 667
2016 313 97 35 152 4 2 53 0 656
2017 302 94 39 133 4 2 51 0 625
2018 257 82 39 149 2 3 53 0 585
2019 238 87 33 157 5 3 50 0 573
2020 233 74 26 153 5 4 44 0 539
2021 198 71 24 156 3 3 40 0 495
2022 194 70 28 156 3 2 47 0 500
2023 181 87 24 162 5 2 55 0 516

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Arrowhead Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 527 29.7 17.7 n/a
1989 593 29.0 20.4 5.2
1990 601 30.5 19.7 4
1991 616 31.1 19.8 4.2
1992 644 32.9 19.5 5.6
1993 714 33.8 21.1 2.8
1994 729 36.3 20.1 4.4
1995 669 35.8 18.7 4.5
1996 669 35.8 18.7 4.5
1997 710 41.5 17.1 4.2
1998 725 39.8 18.2 5.8
1999 699 42.3 16.5 5.9
2000 668 39.9 16.7 11.5
2001 664 39.0 17.0 8.6
2002 665 41.8 15.9 18.2
2003 665 41.8 15.9 18.2
2004 631 42.1 15.0 21.7
2005 688 46.2 14.9 23.1
2006 677 41.4 16.4 24.2
2007 662 43.0 15.4 25.8
2008 643 39.3 16.4 26.4
2009 645 40.2 16.0 30.9
2010 640 41.2 15.5 34.4
2011 632 37.1 17.0 33.9
2012 625 35.1 17.7 33.6
2013 622 35.3 17.5 35.2
2014 594 35.3 16.7 38.7
2015 667 35.0 19.0 43.6
2016 656 35.0 18.7 44.1
2017 625 35.1 17.7 44.8
2018 585 33.0 17.7 47.2
2019 573 31.3 18.2 44.9
2020 539 32.0 16.7 43.4
2021 495 28.6 17.2 48.9
2022 500 27.5 18.1 43.4
2023 516 27.7 18.6 48.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Arrowhead Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 527 29.7 17.7 n/a
1989 593 29.0 20.4 5.2
1990 601 30.5 19.7 4
1991 616 31.1 19.8 4.2
1992 644 32.9 19.5 5.6
1993 714 33.8 21.1 2.8
1994 729 36.3 20.1 4.4
1995 669 35.8 18.7 4.5
1996 669 35.8 18.7 4.5
1997 710 41.5 17.1 4.2
1998 725 39.8 18.2 5.8
1999 699 42.3 16.5 5.9
2000 668 39.9 16.7 11.5
2001 664 39.0 17.0 8.6
2002 665 41.8 15.9 18.2
2003 665 41.8 15.9 18.2
2004 631 42.1 15.0 21.7
2005 688 46.2 14.9 23.1
2006 677 41.4 16.4 24.2
2007 662 43.0 15.4 25.8
2008 643 39.3 16.4 26.4
2009 645 40.2 16.0 30.9
2010 640 41.2 15.5 34.4
2011 632 37.1 17.0 33.9
2012 625 35.1 17.7 33.6
2013 622 35.3 17.5 35.2
2014 594 35.3 16.7 38.7
2015 667 35.0 19.0 43.6
2016 656 35.0 18.7 44.1
2017 625 35.1 17.7 44.8
2018 585 33.0 17.7 47.2
2019 573 31.3 18.2 44.9
2020 539 32.0 16.7 43.4
2021 495 28.6 17.2 48.9
2022 500 27.5 18.1 43.4
2023 516 27.7 18.6 48.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Arrowhead Elementary School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $11,944
2020 $12,757
2021 $12,495
2022 $13,765
2023 $14,698

Data source: Colorado Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Arrowhead Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 679th of 965 Elementary schoolsRanks 614th of 933 Elementary schools
 4.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Arrowhead Elementary School)33.327.3
 6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Cherry Creek School District No. 5)48.546.1
 2.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)41.339.9
 1.4%
3rd Grade Math (Arrowhead Elementary School)38.326.2
 12.1%
   3rd Grade Math (Cherry Creek School District No. 5)49.947.8
 2.1%
   3rd Grade Math (Colorado)4140.4
 0.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Arrowhead Elementary School)34.935
 0.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Cherry Creek School District No. 5)53.949.3
 4.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)4843.8
 4.2%
4th Grade Math (Arrowhead Elementary School)24.411.7
 12.7%
   4th Grade Math (Cherry Creek School District No. 5)39.636.4
 3.2%
   4th Grade Math (Colorado)33.632.7
 0.9%
5th Grade Science (Arrowhead Elementary School)19.426.1
 6.7%
   5th Grade Science (Cherry Creek School District No. 5)41.139.4
 1.7%
   5th Grade Science (Colorado)35.933.9
 2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Arrowhead Elementary School)34.745.7
 11%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Cherry Creek School District No. 5)51.854.9
 3.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)48.447.8
 0.6%
5th Grade Math (Arrowhead Elementary School)21.426.5
 5.1%
   5th Grade Math (Cherry Creek School District No. 5)42.142.7
 0.6%
   5th Grade Math (Colorado)35.736.5
 0.8%
All Grades English Language Arts (Arrowhead Elementary School)34.336.2
 1.9%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Cherry Creek School District No. 5)50.849.7
 1.1%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Colorado)45.843.7
 2.1%
All Grades Math (Arrowhead Elementary School)27.521.8
 5.7%
   All Grades Math (Cherry Creek School District No. 5)43.139.9
 3.2%
   All Grades Math (Colorado)34.732.9
 1.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students573516
 9.9%
African American8787
American Indian55
Asian3324
 27.3%
Hispanic157162
 3.2%
Pacific Islander32
 33.3%
White238181
 23.9%
Two or More Races5055
 10%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients44.9%48.6%
 3.8%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Arrowhead Elementary School

Students who attend Arrowhead Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Horizon Middle School
High : Eaglecrest High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 516 students attended Arrowhead Elementary School.

Students at Arrowhead Elementary School are 35% White, 31% Hispanic, 17% African American, 11% Two or more races, 5% Asian.

Arrowhead Elementary School ranks in the bottom 21.7% of Colorado elementary schools.


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