Is Mountain Vista Elementary School a good school?

Mountain Vista Elementary School ranks 461 st of 943 Colorado elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Mountain Vista Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 635 students attended Mountain Vista Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Mountain Vista Elementary School?

Students at Mountain Vista Elementary School are 47% White, 17% Hispanic, 14% African American, 13% Asian, 9% Two or more races.

What schools do graduates of Mountain Vista Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Mountain Vista Elementary School usually go on to attend: Middle : Sky Vista Middle School High : Cherokee Trail High School

Mountain Vista Elementary School

Summary:

Mountain Vista Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Centennial, Colorado, serving grades PK-5 with a student population of 651. The school is part of the Cherry Creek School District No. 5, which is ranked 28th out of 116 school districts in Colorado and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Mountain Vista has a relatively diverse student population, with 51% White, 14.9% African American, 14.29% Hispanic, and 10.45% Asian students. Academically, the school's performance, as measured by CMAS test scores, is generally on par with or slightly below the district and state averages. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts (41.1%) and Math (39.5%) were lower than the district (48.3% and 40.8%) and state (44.1% and 34.2%) averages. However, the school ranks higher for Hispanic students (75th out of 242 Colorado elementary schools) but lower for White students (421st out of 539) and female students (427th out of 684).

While Mountain Vista's performance is generally on par with or slightly below the district and state averages, some nearby schools, such as Heritage Heights Academy and Antelope Ridge Elementary School, have higher academic proficiency rates in both English Language Arts and Math. Additionally, Mountain Vista's relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (21.81% in 2022-2023) suggests the school may have a more advantaged student population compared to some nearby schools, which could contribute to its academic performance.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

22200 East Radcliff Parkway
Centennial, CO 80015-5553

(720) 886-2700

District: Cherry Creek School District No. 5

SchoolDigger Rank:
461^st of 943 Colorado Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $15,072

Students who attend Mountain Vista Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Sky Vista Middle School
High:	Cherokee Trail High School

Student/teacher ratio: 16.5

Number of students: 635

Racial breakdown:

White:

46.8%

Hispanic:

16.9%

African American:

13.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 31.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Mountain Vista Elementary School ranks better than 51.1% of elementary schools in Colorado. It also ranks 25^th among 46 ranked elementary schools in the Cherry Creek School District No. 5. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 48.5. (See more...)

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

Compare Details Student population at Mountain Vista Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (46.8%), Hispanic (16.9%), African American (13.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 31.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Mountain Vista Elementary School is 16.5. 39 elementary schools in the Cherry Creek School District No. 5 have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Mountain Vista Elementary School employs 38.4 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Mountain Vista Elementary School is $15,072. 29 elementary schools in the Cherry Creek School District No. 5 spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Mountain Vista Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Mountain Vista Elementary School 461^st of 943 Colorado public elementary schools. (See Mountain Vista Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

Hispanic students:

White students:

Cherry Creek School District No. 5:

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

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Rank History for Mountain Vista Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Mountain Vista Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CO State Percentile
2017	67.66	264^th	929	71.6%
2018	59.83	334^th	917	63.6%
2019	64.69	317^th	965	67.2%
2021	76.19	178^th	710	74.9%
2022	61.07	329^th	921	64.3%
2023	53.28	404^th	933	56.7%
2024	48.50	461^st	943	51.1%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Mountain Vista Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CO State Percentile
2019	53.07	138^th	332	58.4%
2022	59.41	57^th	203	71.9%
2023	71.74	55^th	265	79.2%
2024	45.19	196^th	365	46.3%

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Rank History for Female students at Mountain Vista Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CO State Percentile
2018	48.53	325^th	690	52.9%
2019	61.76	257^th	758	66.1%
2021	65.70	144^th	351	59.0%
2022	46.05	313^th	595	47.4%
2023	40.64	372^nd	642	42.1%
2024	37.56	427^th	684	37.6%

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Rank History for Male students at Mountain Vista Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CO State Percentile
2018	53.90	273^rd	693	60.6%
2019	54.38	313^th	764	59.0%
2021	66.71	139^th	352	60.5%
2022	56.05	248^th	594	58.2%
2023	45.72	342^nd	649	47.3%
2024	40.31	387^th	683	43.3%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Mountain Vista Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	61.56	75^th	242	69.0%

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Rank History for White students at Mountain Vista Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CO State Percentile
2018	50.52	157^th	337	53.4%
2019	50.55	291^st	596	51.2%
2021	65.55	109^th	288	62.2%
2022	43.79	276^th	454	39.2%
2023	35.69	354^th	525	32.6%
2024	27.48	421^st	539	21.9%

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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.

Data source: Colorado Department of Education

Review counts

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Reviews:

by a parent
Sunday, January 24, 2021

Amazing school! We have the best teachers and principal. I love the diversity and sense of community felt in the school. My sons are thriving here and can't wait to go to school every day! Close Quote

by a parent
Tuesday, November 21, 2017

We loved this school. Our daughter attended the very first year it was opened as a full elementary school. Their principal is great. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Mountain Vista Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2015	200	48	31	56	2	0	31	368
2016	255	55	34	65	4	1	34	448
2017	297	71	35	77	1	0	43	524
2018	344	81	54	82	4	0	44	609
2019	377	99	50	96	5	0	65	692
2020	362	100	56	93	5	0	69	685
2021	356	119	65	103	4	0	63	710
2022	337	108	60	96	6	1	53	661
2023	332	97	68	93	6	1	54	651
2024	297	87	85	107	4	1	54	635

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 Mountain Vista Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2015	368	20.0	18.4	13.9
2016	448	20.0	22.4	15.2
2017	524	26.3	19.9	12.2
2018	609	29.2	20.8	15.1
2019	692	34.9	19.8	17.5
2020	685	39.6	17.2	17.4
2021	710	39.8	17.7	20.8
2022	661	41.2	16.0	19.4
2023	651	40.3	16.1	21.8
2024	635	38.4	16.5	31.7

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 Mountain Vista Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2015	368	20.0	18.4	13.9
2016	448	20.0	22.4	15.2
2017	524	26.3	19.9	12.2
2018	609	29.2	20.8	15.1
2019	692	34.9	19.8	17.5
2020	685	39.6	17.2	17.4
2021	710	39.8	17.7	20.8
2022	661	41.2	16.0	19.4
2023	651	40.3	16.1	21.8
2024	635	38.4	16.5	31.7

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 Mountain Vista Elementary School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$9,748
2020	$11,352
2021	$11,057
2022	$13,636
2023	$15,072

Data source: Colorado Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Mountain Vista Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 317^th of 965 Elementary schools	Ranks 404^th of 933 Elementary schools	10.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Mountain Vista Elementary School)	51.7	42	9.7%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Cherry Creek School District No. 5)	48.5	46.1	2.4%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)	41.3	39.9	1.4%
3rd Grade Math (Mountain Vista Elementary School)	43.8	40.9	2.9%
3rd Grade Math (Cherry Creek School District No. 5)	49.9	47.8	2.1%
3rd Grade Math (Colorado)	41	40.4	0.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Mountain Vista Elementary School)	68.5	51.6	16.9%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Cherry Creek School District No. 5)	53.9	49.3	4.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)	48	43.8	4.2%
4th Grade Math (Mountain Vista Elementary School)	34.8	38	3.2%
4th Grade Math (Cherry Creek School District No. 5)	39.6	36.4	3.2%
4th Grade Math (Colorado)	33.6	32.7	0.9%
5th Grade Science (Mountain Vista Elementary School)	37.9	29.2	8.7%
5th Grade Science (Cherry Creek School District No. 5)	41.1	39.4	1.7%
5th Grade Science (Colorado)	35.9	33.9	2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Mountain Vista Elementary School)	57.9	50.9	7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Cherry Creek School District No. 5)	51.8	54.9	3.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)	48.4	47.8	0.6%
5th Grade Math (Mountain Vista Elementary School)	43.2	35.8	7.4%
5th Grade Math (Cherry Creek School District No. 5)	42.1	42.7	0.6%
5th Grade Math (Colorado)	35.7	36.5	0.8%
All Grades English Language Arts (Mountain Vista Elementary School)	59.4	48.8	10.6%
All Grades English Language Arts (Cherry Creek School District No. 5)	50.8	49.7	1.1%
All Grades English Language Arts (Colorado)	45.8	43.7	2.1%
All Grades Math (Mountain Vista Elementary School)	40.6	38.1	2.5%
All Grades Math (Cherry Creek School District No. 5)	43.1	39.9	3.2%
All Grades Math (Colorado)	34.7	32.9	1.8%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	692	651	5.9%
African American	99	97	2%
American Indian	5	6	20%
Asian	50	68	36%
Hispanic	96	93	3.1%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	377	332	11.9%
Two or More Races	65	54	16.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	17.5%	21.8%	4.3%

Schools Near Mountain Vista Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				CMAS English Language Arts (2024)				CMAS Math (2024)				CMAS Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	CMAS English Language Arts 3rd Grade	CMAS English Language Arts 4th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts 5th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts All Grades	CMAS Math 3rd Grade	CMAS Math 4th Grade	CMAS Math 5th Grade	CMAS Math All Grades	CMAS Science 5th Grade	Total
Mountain Vista Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	22200 East Radcliff Parkway	Centennial	80015	Arapahoe County	Cherry Creek School District No. 5	No	No	No	No	(720) 886-2700	635	38	16.5	31.7%	297 (46.8%)	87 (13.7%)	107 (16.9%)	85 (13.4%)	4 (0.6%)	1 (0.2%)	54 (8.5%)	48.5	461^st of 943 public elementary schools	51.1%		53.3	404^th of 933 public elementary schools	56.7%	57	40.2	37.6	44.3	41.1	51.5	31.4	35.3	39.5	39.7	$15,072
Antelope Ridge Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	5455 South Tempe Street	Aurora	80015	Arapahoe County	Cherry Creek School District No. 5	No	No	No	No	(720) 886-3300	558	35	16.1	41.6%	295 (52.9%)	46 (8.2%)	131 (23.5%)	37 (6.6%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.4%)	45 (8.1%)	56.6	387^th of 943 public elementary schools	59.0%		50.4	429^th of 933 public elementary schools	54.0%	42	48.5	53.1	49.4	50.2	54.3	26.2	40.4	40.6	39.1	$15,519
Outback Preschool	Public	PK	5436 South Riviera Way	Aurora	80015	Arapahoe County	Cherry Creek School District No. 5	No	No	No	No	(720) 554-4000	78	5	15.6		31 (39.7%)	7 (9.0%)	19 (24.4%)	11 (14.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (12.8%)								(n/a)										$8,808
Aspen Crossing Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4655 S Himalaya Street	Centennial	80015	Arapahoe County	Cherry Creek School District No. 5	No	No	No	No	(720) 886-3700	607	34	17.8	37.7%	231 (38.1%)	84 (13.8%)	110 (18.1%)	95 (15.7%)	4 (0.7%)	1 (0.2%)	82 (13.5%)	43.9	491^st of 943 public elementary schools	47.9%		49.9	436^th of 933 public elementary schools	53.3%	55	40.2	41.5	44.7	42.2	41.4	25.3	36.6	34.2	34.4	$13,507
Dakota Valley Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3950 South Kirk Way	Aurora	80013	Arapahoe County	Cherry Creek School District No. 5	No	No	No	No	(720) 886-3000	584	38	15.3	41.3%	277 (47.4%)	88 (15.1%)	128 (21.9%)	38 (6.5%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	52 (8.9%)	46.2	477^th of 943 public elementary schools	49.4%		55.2	387^th of 933 public elementary schools	58.5%	90	52.7	46.3	40.3	46.5	46.1	31.7	22.9	33.8	28.6	$15,311
Buffalo Trail Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	24300 East Progress Drive	Aurora	80016	Arapahoe County	Cherry Creek School District No. 5	No	No	No	No	(720) 886-4000	627	37	16.9	37.8%	270 (43.1%)	82 (13.1%)	139 (22.2%)	50 (8.0%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.2%)	83 (13.2%)	40.4	522^nd of 943 public elementary schools	44.6%		47.7	457^th of 933 public elementary schools	51.0%	65	36.1	37.9	46.7	40.6	40.3	32.9	30.0	34.0	27.6	$14,849
Timberline Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	5500 South Killarney Street	Centennial	80015	Arapahoe County	Cherry Creek School District No. 5	No	No	No	No	(720) 886-3200	506	32	16.0	33.4%	261 (51.6%)	52 (10.3%)	95 (18.8%)	27 (5.3%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	68 (13.4%)	35.5	558^th of 943 public elementary schools	40.8%		34.4	562^nd of 933 public elementary schools	39.8%	4	27.5	41.5	36.5	35.6	35.7	37.0	26.0	32.9	25.7	$13,917
Sunrise Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4050 South Genoa Way	Aurora	80013	Arapahoe County	Cherry Creek School District No. 5	No	No	No	Yes	(720) 886-2900	459	32	14.1	66.9%	134 (29.2%)	73 (15.9%)	177 (38.6%)	18 (3.9%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	54 (11.8%)	11.5	858^th of 943 public elementary schools	9.0%		10.7	877^th of 933 public elementary schools	6.0%	19	13.1	13.3	21.7	16.0	11.5	9.8	25.0	15.4	17.5	$16,157
Canyon Creek Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	6070 South Versailles Parkway	Aurora	80015	Arapahoe County	Cherry Creek School District No. 5	No	No	No	No	(720) 886-3600	472	33	14.2	42.8%	212 (44.9%)	53 (11.2%)	114 (24.2%)	39 (8.3%)	3 (0.6%)	2 (0.4%)	49 (10.4%)	48.4	462^nd of 943 public elementary schools	51.0%		37.4	540^th of 933 public elementary schools	42.1%	78	47.5	32.1	52.3	43.1	39.0	30.4	39.1	35.6	42.2	$16,882
Peakview Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	19451 East Progress Circle	Centennial	80015	Arapahoe County	Cherry Creek School District No. 5	No	No	No	No	(720) 886-3100	480	29	16.5	40.0%	257 (53.5%)	32 (6.7%)	109 (22.7%)	24 (5.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.8%)	54 (11.3%)	47.7	468^th of 943 public elementary schools	50.4%		60.3	342^nd of 933 public elementary schools	63.3%	126	20.5	42.4	51.9	38.1	23.4	47.0	47.4	38.9	41.8	$14,296

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