Eastridge Community Elementary School

Summary:

Eastridge Community Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Aurora, Colorado, serving grades PK-5 with a student population of 697. The school is part of the Cherry Creek School District No. 5, which is ranked 28 out of 116 districts in Colorado and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Eastridge Community Elementary School faces significant challenges in terms of academic achievement, with consistently low performance and large gaps in student subgroup outcomes. The school has a diverse student population, with a racial makeup of 21.38% White, 29.56% African American, 31.71% Hispanic, 6.31% Asian, and 10.33% two or more races. However, the school consistently ranks in the bottom 20% of Colorado elementary schools, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. On the 2023-2024 CMAS tests, only 24.8% of Eastridge students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 48.3% in the Cherry Creek School District and 44.1% statewide. The school's performance also varies significantly among different student subgroups, with African American and Hispanic students, as well as English Language Learners and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, tending to perform much lower than their peers.

While Eastridge Community Elementary School shares the same school district as the nearby schools, such as AXL Academy, Jewell Elementary School, and Highline Community Elementary School, its academic performance is significantly lower. This suggests that factors beyond just the district may be contributing to the school's challenges, such as the school's specific student population, resources, or instructional practices. Addressing these issues will likely require a multifaceted approach, including targeted interventions, resource allocation, and a deeper understanding of the factors contributing to the school's struggles.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 11777 East Wesley Avenue
       Aurora, CO  80014-1869


(720) 747-2200

District: Cherry Creek School District No. 5

SchoolDigger Rank:
780th of 943 Colorado Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $28,769 Help


Students who attend Eastridge Community Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Prairie Middle School
High:    Overland High School

Student/teacher ratio:  17.3 Help
Number of students:  697

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
31.7%
African American:
29.6%
White:
21.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  61.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Eastridge Community Elementary School ranks worse than 82.7% of elementary schools in Colorado. It also ranks 40th 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 17.02. (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 Eastridge Community 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 Eastridge Community Elementary School is $28,769, which is the highest among 46 elementary schools in the Cherry Creek School District No. 5!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Eastridge Community Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Eastridge Community Elementary School 780th of 943 Colorado public elementary schools. (See Eastridge Community Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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White students:


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 Eastridge Community Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Eastridge Community Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 41.90 512th 808 36.6%
2005 37.88 560th 823 32.0%
2006 31.51 606th 829 26.9%
2007 23.24 685th 852 19.6%
2008 19.06 716th 849 15.7%
2009 28.58 675th 872 22.6%
2010 25.46 725th 925 21.6%
2011 25.53 729th 935 22.0%
2012 22.67 750th 935 19.8%
2013 23.18 762nd 954 20.1%
2014 14.75 843rd 962 12.4%
2015 25.47 678th 938 27.7%
2016 24.17 679th 914 25.7%
2017 26.69 661st 929 28.8%
2018 24.28 671st 917 26.8%
2019 22.73 742nd 965 23.1%
2021 16.69 619th 710 12.8%
2022 13.93 812th 921 11.8%
2023 14.52 821st 933 12.0%
2024 17.02 780th 943 17.3%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Eastridge Community Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 39.43 30th 43 30.2%
2023 27.67 14th 17 17.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Eastridge Community Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.97 228th 308 26.0%
2019 32.88 244th 332 26.5%
2022 34.87 132nd 203 35.0%
2023 17.77 253rd 265 4.5%
2024 19.10 318th 365 12.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Eastridge Community Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.06 545th 690 21.0%
2019 21.04 606th 758 20.1%
2022 9.38 563rd 595 5.4%
2023 11.14 591st 642 7.9%
2024 18.48 563rd 684 17.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Eastridge Community Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 13.51 621st 693 10.4%
2019 16.30 658th 764 13.9%
2022 14.80 521st 594 12.3%
2023 9.28 624th 649 3.9%
2024 11.33 633rd 683 7.3%
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Rank History for African American students at Eastridge Community Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 17.11 15th 15 0.0%
2019 21.69 19th 23 17.4%
2022 28.54 16th 18 11.1%
2023 43.98 9th 20 55.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Eastridge Community Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.45 122nd 172 29.1%
2019 33.71 182nd 270 32.6%
2023 13.54 192nd 197 2.5%
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Rank History for White students at Eastridge Community Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 13.84 553rd 596 7.2%
2024 8.15 518th 539 3.9%
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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

Review counts

All ratings (Avg rating: 3.7)
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Reviews:
by a citizen
Monday, May 29, 2017

Open Quote I have gone to numerous programs at this school, including the 5th grade graduation. I have never seen a school program so out of control. Parents stand up in the audience throughout the whole program unaware they are blocking the view of people behind them. Parents talk out loud during the program. I was there to see my granddaughter graduate and I could not see her get her diploma because of the folks ahead of me blocking the view. I tried to move, but it was prevalent everywhere in the room. Pure chaos. The administration never once tried to get order in the crowd. It was not a pleasant experience. I worked in the schools 28 years and I have never seen anything like this ever! I am not sure if it is rudeness or unawareness. Regardless, it needs to be addressed! Close Quote


by a parent
Monday, October 12, 2015

Open Quote Great school for the area. It's changed a lot in the last several years and deserves a closer look for consideration from future families. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Eastridge Community Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 449 31 17 24 1 n/a n/a 0 522
1989 587 61 39 27 0 n/a n/a 0 714
1990 543 70 21 29 1 n/a n/a 0 664
1991 523 73 19 34 2 n/a n/a 0 651
1992 478 80 24 37 4 n/a n/a 0 623
1993 488 88 24 54 1 n/a n/a 0 655
1994 516 81 36 40 3 n/a n/a 0 676
1995 473 92 37 46 1 n/a n/a 0 649
1996 473 92 37 46 1 n/a n/a 0 649
1997 438 104 36 36 7 n/a n/a 0 621
1998 423 130 43 56 7 n/a n/a 0 659
1999 423 169 46 75 4 n/a n/a 0 717
2000 372 189 50 66 3 n/a n/a 0 680
2001 373 192 59 97 5 n/a n/a 0 726
2002 307 248 59 124 6 n/a n/a 0 744
2003 307 248 59 124 6 n/a n/a 0 744
2004 291 249 50 147 9 n/a n/a 0 746
2005 316 250 48 145 7 n/a n/a 0 766
2006 329 263 50 140 7 n/a n/a 0 789
2007 334 286 70 177 9 n/a n/a 0 876
2008 309 307 73 219 6 n/a n/a 0 914
2009 254 285 52 192 7 n/a n/a 0 790
2010 259 283 58 233 8 n/a n/a 0 841
2011 236 245 50 277 5 4 38 0 855
2012 244 253 43 277 7 2 49 0 875
2013 232 249 46 274 9 4 45 0 859
2014 235 247 51 283 8 3 58 0 885
2015 259 265 56 268 6 2 57 0 913
2016 265 238 48 255 3 3 65 0 877
2017 243 281 42 246 4 1 69 0 886
2018 219 282 37 228 3 0 60 0 829
2019 204 273 30 226 2 2 56 0 793
2020 207 300 36 266 3 0 74 0 886
2021 199 254 39 223 3 1 58 0 777
2022 184 260 52 212 6 2 64 0 780
2023 149 206 44 221 3 2 72 0 697

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 Eastridge Community Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 522 30.7 17.0 n/a
1989 714 34.2 20.8 8.5
1990 664 30.0 22.1 13.4
1991 651 31.6 20.6 11.1
1992 623 34.0 18.3 11.7
1993 655 35.9 18.2 15.1
1994 676 36.5 18.5 18.6
1995 649 37.2 17.4 16.3
1996 649 37.2 17.4 16.3
1997 621 37.6 16.5 14.3
1998 659 39.1 16.9 15
1999 717 42.6 16.8 19.1
2000 680 45.7 14.9 34.1
2001 726 44.8 16.2 32.4
2002 744 48.0 15.5 39.5
2003 744 48.0 15.5 39.5
2004 746 48.0 15.5 43.6
2005 766 51.7 14.8 49.5
2006 789 56.3 14.0 53.6
2007 876 60.8 14.4 57.8
2008 914 52.2 17.5 58.2
2009 790 59.0 13.4 60.6
2010 841 57.8 14.5 60.9
2011 855 56.6 15.0 64.3
2012 875 58.1 15.0 63.4
2013 859 59.4 14.4 63.1
2014 885 54.2 16.3 65.9
2015 913 54.0 16.9 68.7
2016 877 52.0 16.8 60.8
2017 886 49.2 18.0 72.9
2018 829 49.6 16.7 71.3
2019 793 44.1 17.9 71.1
2020 886 42.3 20.9 65.9
2021 777 36.1 21.5 66.4
2022 780 41.1 18.9 58.2
2023 697 40.1 17.3 61.4

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 Eastridge Community Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 522 30.7 17.0 n/a
1989 714 34.2 20.8 8.5
1990 664 30.0 22.1 13.4
1991 651 31.6 20.6 11.1
1992 623 34.0 18.3 11.7
1993 655 35.9 18.2 15.1
1994 676 36.5 18.5 18.6
1995 649 37.2 17.4 16.3
1996 649 37.2 17.4 16.3
1997 621 37.6 16.5 14.3
1998 659 39.1 16.9 15
1999 717 42.6 16.8 19.1
2000 680 45.7 14.9 34.1
2001 726 44.8 16.2 32.4
2002 744 48.0 15.5 39.5
2003 744 48.0 15.5 39.5
2004 746 48.0 15.5 43.6
2005 766 51.7 14.8 49.5
2006 789 56.3 14.0 53.6
2007 876 60.8 14.4 57.8
2008 914 52.2 17.5 58.2
2009 790 59.0 13.4 60.6
2010 841 57.8 14.5 60.9
2011 855 56.6 15.0 64.3
2012 875 58.1 15.0 63.4
2013 859 59.4 14.4 63.1
2014 885 54.2 16.3 65.9
2015 913 54.0 16.9 68.7
2016 877 52.0 16.8 60.8
2017 886 49.2 18.0 72.9
2018 829 49.6 16.7 71.3
2019 793 44.1 17.9 71.1
2020 886 42.3 20.9 65.9
2021 777 36.1 21.5 66.4
2022 780 41.1 18.9 58.2
2023 697 40.1 17.3 61.4

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 Eastridge Community Elementary School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $11,131
2020 $10,418
2021 $11,478
2022 $29,541
2023 $28,769

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Eastridge Community Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 742nd of 965 Elementary schoolsRanks 821st of 933 Elementary schools
 11.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Eastridge Community Elementary School)32.527.4
 5.1%
   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 (Eastridge Community Elementary School)23.725.6
 1.9%
   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 (Eastridge Community Elementary School)27.921.7
 6.2%
   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 (Eastridge Community Elementary School)12.610.3
 2.3%
   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 (Eastridge Community Elementary School)1913.3
 5.7%
   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 (Eastridge Community Elementary School)42.320.5
 21.8%
   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 (Eastridge Community Elementary School)22.911.5
 11.4%
   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 (Eastridge Community Elementary School)34.223.3
 10.9%
   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 (Eastridge Community Elementary School)19.915.9
 4%
   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 Students793697
 12.1%
African American273206
 24.5%
American Indian23
 50%
Asian3044
 46.7%
Hispanic226221
 2.2%
Pacific Islander22
White204149
 27%
Two or More Races5672
 28.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients71.1%61.4%
 9.7%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Eastridge Community Elementary School

In the 2022-23 school year, 697 students attended Eastridge Community Elementary School.

Students at Eastridge Community Elementary School are 32% Hispanic, 30% African American, 21% White, 10% Two or more races, 6% Asian.

Students who attend Eastridge Community Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Prairie Middle School
High : Overland High School

Eastridge Community Elementary School ranks in the bottom 17.3% of Colorado elementary schools.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Colorado Department of Education.

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