How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Murphy Creek K-8 School | Vista Peak P-8 Exploratory |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Aurora, CO | Aurora, CO |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | elementary | elementary |
| Enrollment | 855 | 960 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 16.9:1 | 20:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 52.4% | 49.5% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Murphy Creek K-8 School | Vista Peak P-8 Exploratory |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $18,111 | $18,111 |
| District | Aurora Public Schools | Aurora Public Schools |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Murphy Creek K-8 School | Vista Peak P-8 Exploratory |
|---|---|---|
| White | 27.5% | 23.0% |
| African American | 22.7% | 18.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 32.2% | 42.1% |
| Asian | 6.9% | 6.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Multiracial | 10.4% | 9.1% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Murphy Creek K-8 School | Vista Peak P-8 Exploratory |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 321:1 | 436:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 29.9% | 30.2% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 6 | 60 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.