- Enrollment
- 3,852
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Centennial, CO
Aspen Crossing Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Aspen Crossing Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 080291001879
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Aspen Crossing Elementary School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Colorado schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Colorado schools.
- #14 of 15
- schools in Centennial · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17.8:1
- large classes for Colorado
- 17.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Aspen Crossing Elementary School has class sizes larger than 70% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Aspen Crossing Elementary School ranks #14 of 15 schools in Centennial, CO.
School address
NCES ID 080291001879 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-21 students YoY
Aspen Crossing Elementary School held near 607 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-21 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 32.4 → 34.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-21 students YoY 080291001879 · Centennial, CO Other · MID · TRAD
569 enr · 17.8:1 · 17.0% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Cherry Creek High School (3,852 students)
Aspen Crossing Elementary School held near 607 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-21 headcount). Teacher FTE added 32.4 → 34.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Aspen Crossing Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cherry Creek H
Cherry Creek High School
3,852 students
- Cherokee Trail
Cherokee Trail High School
3,089 students
- Eaglecrest Hig
Eaglecrest High School
2,851 students
- Grandview High
Grandview High School
2,684 students
- Smoky Hill Hig
Smoky Hill High School
2,297 students
- This school 569
Aspen Crossing Elementary School
569 students
What this shows Aspen Crossing Elementary School reports 569 students on the CCD universe file.
How Aspen Crossing Elementary School compares
Aspen Crossing Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Colorado and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.8:1 | ▲ 7% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 17.0% | ▼ 56% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 569 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.8:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
569
Bigger than 70% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
17.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 56% below the Colorado average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.8:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 70% in Colorado - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$15,158
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $17,910
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 34.1%
Hispanic or Latino 19.3%
Two or More 15.6%
African American 15.3%
Asian 15.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 34.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 77.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 77.6, Aspen Crossing Elementary School is more mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Cherry Creek School District No. 5 in the County of Arapah reports $15,158 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Aspen Crossing Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cherry Creek High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cherokee Trail High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eaglecrest High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Grandview High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Smoky Hill High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Aspen Crossing Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,089
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 2,851
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 2,684
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 2,297
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~569 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Aspen Crossing Elementary School
How many students attend Aspen Crossing Elementary School?
Aspen Crossing Elementary School has 569 students enrolled. It is a public school in Centennial, CO. CCD year-over-year: 628 (2022-23) → 607 (2023-24), nearly flat (-21).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Aspen Crossing Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Aspen Crossing Elementary School is 17.8:1, which is 7% higher than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Aspen Crossing Elementary School?
17.0% of students at Aspen Crossing Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Aspen Crossing Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Aspen Crossing Elementary School is White at 34.1% of enrollment, in Centennial, CO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 77.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Aspen Crossing Elementary School?
Aspen Crossing Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Aspen Crossing Elementary School rank among schools in Centennial?
By Resource Investment Index, Aspen Crossing Elementary School ranks #14 of 15 schools in Centennial, CO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Centennial on the city page.
What other schools are in Cherry Creek School District No. 5 in the County of Arapah?
Besides Aspen Crossing Elementary School, Cherry Creek School District No. 5 in the County of Arapah also operates Cherry Creek High School (3,852 students), Cherokee Trail High School (3,089 students), and Eaglecrest High School (2,851 students). See the Cherry Creek School District No. 5 in the County of Arapah district page for the complete list.