Aspen Crossing Elementary School

Summary:

Aspen Crossing Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Centennial, Colorado, serving grades PK-5 with a student population of 628. The school is part of the Cherry Creek School District No. 5, which is ranked 28 out of 116 school districts in Colorado and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Aspen Crossing has a more diverse student population compared to nearby schools, with a higher percentage of African American (14.81%), Hispanic (19.27%), and Asian (15.29%) students. The school has generally performed better than the state average on CMAS assessments, particularly in English Language Arts, where the school's proficiency rates are higher than the state's in most grade levels. However, the school's math proficiency rates are closer to the state average. Aspen Crossing has a lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (24.04%) compared to some nearby schools, indicating a relatively higher socioeconomic status of its student population. The school has a higher student-teacher ratio (19.3) compared to nearby schools, which may impact the level of individual attention students receive.

Aspen Crossing's statewide ranking has fluctuated over the years, ranging from 126th out of 710 Colorado elementary schools in 2020-2021 to 491st out of 943 in 2023-2024, suggesting that the school's performance has been variable, with a decline in recent years. The school's African American and Hispanic students have performed exceptionally well, ranking among the top schools in the state for these subgroups. Aspen Crossing generally outperforms nearby schools, such as Meadow Point Elementary and Sunrise Elementary, on academic measures. However, schools like Heritage Heights Academy and Rolling Hills Elementary have stronger overall performance, suggesting that Aspen Crossing could learn from their practices.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 4655 S Himalaya Street
       Centennial, CO  80015-5530


(720) 886-3700

District: Cherry Creek School District No. 5

SchoolDigger Rank:
491st of 943 Colorado Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,507 Help


Students who attend Aspen Crossing Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Sky Vista Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  19.3 Help
Number of students:  628

Racial breakdown:

White:
37.9%
Hispanic:
19.3%
Asian:
15.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  24% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Aspen Crossing Elementary School ranks worse than 52.1% of elementary schools in Colorado. It also ranks 29th 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 43.86. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high 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 Aspen Crossing 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 Aspen Crossing Elementary School is $13,507. 40 elementary schools in the Cherry Creek School District No. 5 spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Aspen Crossing Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Aspen Crossing Elementary School 491st of 943 Colorado public elementary schools. (See Aspen Crossing 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 Aspen Crossing Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Aspen Crossing Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2007 59.44 382nd 852 55.2%
2008 56.57 410th 849 51.7%
2009 54.11 437th 872 49.9%
2010 73.59 234th 925 74.7%
2011 78.67 177th 935 81.1%
2012 73.80 229th 935 75.5%
2013 80.10 163rd 954 82.9%
2014 75.69 227th 962 76.4%
2015 82.73 136th 938 85.5%
2016 84.08 118th 914 87.1%
2017 85.19 104th 929 88.8%
2018 69.50 243rd 917 73.5%
2019 67.92 280th 965 71.0%
2021 82.91 126th 710 82.3%
2022 68.49 265th 921 71.2%
2023 49.90 436th 933 53.3%
2024 43.86 491st 943 47.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Aspen Crossing Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 68.80 59th 308 80.8%
2019 78.77 33rd 332 90.1%
2022 77.59 22nd 203 89.2%
2023 64.34 67th 265 74.7%
2024 53.19 154th 365 57.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Aspen Crossing Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.82 267th 690 61.3%
2019 59.06 290th 758 61.7%
2021 57.64 179th 351 49.0%
2022 65.74 192nd 595 67.7%
2023 51.72 293rd 642 54.4%
2024 41.66 399th 684 41.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Aspen Crossing Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 66.82 187th 693 73.0%
2019 64.55 228th 764 70.2%
2021 87.16 47th 352 86.6%
2022 52.98 269th 594 54.7%
2023 31.37 429th 649 33.9%
2024 28.72 463rd 683 32.2%
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Rank History for African American students at Aspen Crossing Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 74.30 3rd 23 87.0%
2023 64.01 5th 20 75.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Aspen Crossing Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 28.53 205th 270 24.1%
2023 89.70 11th 197 94.4%
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Rank History for White students at Aspen Crossing Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.23 121st 337 64.1%
2019 55.49 246th 596 58.7%
2021 58.34 133rd 288 53.8%
2022 50.16 232nd 454 48.9%
2023 30.64 389th 525 25.9%
2024 27.23 423rd 539 21.5%
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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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Enrollment information for Aspen Crossing Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2006 232 65 33 34 1 n/a n/a 0 365
2007 289 80 62 59 1 n/a n/a 0 491
2008 278 72 54 66 2 n/a n/a 0 472
2009 352 85 55 67 2 n/a n/a 0 561
2010 325 87 50 68 2 n/a n/a 0 532
2011 323 62 51 94 0 0 31 0 561
2012 315 63 50 84 2 0 32 0 546
2013 358 61 54 83 2 0 37 0 595
2014 362 72 51 101 2 0 43 0 631
2015 347 63 53 101 2 0 39 0 605
2016 352 62 45 84 3 0 45 0 591
2017 356 67 49 86 4 0 44 0 606
2018 349 71 45 81 5 0 50 0 601
2019 334 80 57 83 5 1 58 0 618
2020 325 81 59 86 4 2 55 0 612
2021 293 81 57 97 5 2 51 0 586
2022 254 88 87 110 2 4 62 0 607
2023 238 93 96 121 4 2 74 0 628

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 Aspen Crossing Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2006 365 16.3 22.4 9
2007 491 23.7 20.7 13.8
2008 472 24.4 19.3 15.5
2009 561 27.2 20.6 15.5
2010 532 27.9 19.0 14.1
2011 561 29.6 18.9 14.1
2012 546 28.7 18.9 13
2013 595 28.6 20.8 13.8
2014 631 29.8 21.1 16.5
2015 605 29.0 20.8 19.2
2016 591 30.0 19.7 18.3
2017 606 29.8 20.3 20.3
2018 601 30.0 19.9 22.3
2019 618 29.0 21.3 23.9
2020 612 33.3 18.3 23
2021 586 31.0 18.8 24.6
2022 607 32.0 18.9 22.6
2023 628 32.4 19.3 24

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 Aspen Crossing Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2006 365 16.3 22.4 9
2007 491 23.7 20.7 13.8
2008 472 24.4 19.3 15.5
2009 561 27.2 20.6 15.5
2010 532 27.9 19.0 14.1
2011 561 29.6 18.9 14.1
2012 546 28.7 18.9 13
2013 595 28.6 20.8 13.8
2014 631 29.8 21.1 16.5
2015 605 29.0 20.8 19.2
2016 591 30.0 19.7 18.3
2017 606 29.8 20.3 20.3
2018 601 30.0 19.9 22.3
2019 618 29.0 21.3 23.9
2020 612 33.3 18.3 23
2021 586 31.0 18.8 24.6
2022 607 32.0 18.9 22.6
2023 628 32.4 19.3 24

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 Aspen Crossing Elementary School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $10,574
2020 $11,319
2021 $11,232
2022 $12,850
2023 $13,507

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Aspen Crossing 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 280th of 965 Elementary schoolsRanks 436th of 933 Elementary schools
 17.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Aspen Crossing Elementary School)56.449.5
 6.9%
   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 (Aspen Crossing Elementary School)63.841.3
 22.5%
   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 (Aspen Crossing Elementary School)62.823.2
 39.6%
   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 (Aspen Crossing Elementary School)47.919.8
 28.1%
   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 (Aspen Crossing Elementary School)35.937.8
 1.9%
   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 (Aspen Crossing Elementary School)5064
 14%
   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 (Aspen Crossing Elementary School)34.842.9
 8.1%
   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 (Aspen Crossing Elementary School)56.445.1
 11.3%
   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 (Aspen Crossing Elementary School)48.934.4
 14.5%
   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 Students618628
 1.6%
African American8093
 16.3%
American Indian54
 20%
Asian5796
 68.4%
Hispanic83121
 45.8%
Pacific Islander12
 100%
White334238
 28.7%
Two or More Races5874
 27.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients23.9%24%
 0.1%


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Students who attend Aspen Crossing Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Sky Vista Middle School

Aspen Crossing Elementary School ranks 491st of 943 Colorado elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Aspen Crossing Elementary School are 38% White, 19% Hispanic, 15% Asian, 15% African American, 12% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 628 students attended Aspen Crossing Elementary School.


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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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