- Enrollment
- 3,852
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Centennial, CO
Cherry Creek Elevation
Federal NCES profile for Cherry Creek Elevation, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 75/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 080291006791
👥 S:T ratio 73
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 81
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cherry Creek Elevation earns 75/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 98% of Colorado schools.
- #1 of 15
- schools in Centennial · Resource Index
- 75
- Resource Index · Higher
- 6.7:1
- small classes for Colorado
- 248
- students enrolled
Cherry Creek Elevation has class sizes smaller than 98% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cherry Creek Elevation ranks #1 of 15 schools in Centennial, CO.
School address
NCES ID 080291006791 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-91 students YoY
Cherry Creek Elevation shrank from 368 students in 2022-23 to 277 in 2023-24 (-24.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 37.2 → 33.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-91 students YoY 080291006791 · Centennial, CO Other · SMALL · TRAD
248 enr · 6.7:1 · RII 75
Nearest enrollment peer: Cherry Creek High School (3,852 students)
Cherry Creek Elevation shrank from 368 students in 2022-23 to 277 in 2023-24 (-24.7%). Teacher FTE lost 37.2 → 33.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Cherry Creek Elevation 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 248
Cherry Creek Elevation
248 students
What this shows Cherry Creek Elevation reports 248 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cherry Creek Elevation compares
Cherry Creek Elevation is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Colorado and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 6.7:1 | ▼ 60% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 248 | top 71% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
6.7:1
Leaner classes than 97% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
248
Bigger than 25% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
6.7:1
students per teacher
- 60% below state mean
Top 2% in Colorado - lower ratio than 98% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
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
Counselors2.6 FTE
Per 95 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 58.1%
Hispanic or Latino 15.4%
Two or More 12.6%
African American 8.9%
Asian 4.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: White at 58.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.3, Cherry Creek Elevation is more mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 14
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 Cherry Creek Elevation Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cherry Creek High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cherokee Trail High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eaglecrest High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Grandview High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Smoky Hill High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cherry Creek Elevation'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 (~248 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~6.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Cherry Creek Elevation
How many students attend Cherry Creek Elevation?
Cherry Creek Elevation has 248 students enrolled. It is a public school in Centennial, CO. CCD year-over-year: 368 (2022-23) → 277 (2023-24), down 91.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cherry Creek Elevation?
The student-teacher ratio at Cherry Creek Elevation is 6.7:1, which is 60% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 57% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cherry Creek Elevation?
The largest demographic group at Cherry Creek Elevation is White at 58.1% of enrollment, in Centennial, CO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cherry Creek Elevation?
Cherry Creek Elevation has a Resource Investment Index of 75/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Cherry Creek Elevation rank among schools in Centennial?
By Resource Investment Index, Cherry Creek Elevation ranks #1 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 Cherry Creek Elevation, 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.