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Cherry Creek School District No. 5 in the county of Arapah

Colorado · Public School District
69
Schools
51,966
Students
$17,211
Per-Pupil Spend
+20% nat'l
29.9%
Free Lunch Rate
-22pp vs nat'l
91.3%
Graduation Rate
+4.8pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Cherry Creek School District No. 5 in the county of Arapah is a public school district in Colorado serving 51,966 students across 69 schools. It includes 45 elementary, 12 middle, 9 high schools, among them 3 charter schools. Its graduation rate of 91.3% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $17,211 is above average for a US public school district. 30% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 45/100.

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All Schools (69)
Elementary Schools45 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Altitude Elementary SchoolPK–05735
Antelope Ridge Elementary SchoolPK–05566
Arrowhead Elementary SchoolPK–05516
Aspen Crossing Elementary SchoolPK–05628
Belleview Elementary SchoolPK–05524
Black Forest Hills Elementary SchoolPK–05593
Buffalo Trail Elementary SchoolPK–06597
Canyon Creek Elementary SchoolPK–05455
Challenge SchoolPK–08550
Cherry Creek Charter AcademyCharterKG–08594
Cherry Hills Village Elementary SchoolPK–05477
Cimarron Elementary SchoolPK–05372
Cottonwood Creek Elementary SchoolPK–05544
Coyote Hills Elementary SchoolPK–05526
Creekside Elementary SchoolPK–05570
Dakota Valley Elementary SchoolPK–05539
Dry Creek Elementary SchoolPK–05310
Eastridge Community Elementary SchoolPK–05697
Fox Hollow Elementary SchoolPK–05583
Greenwood Elementary SchoolPK–05358
Heritage Elementary SchoolPK–05269
Heritage Heights AcademyCharterKG–08457
High Plains Elementary SchoolPK–05459
Highline Community Elementary SchoolPK–05440
Holly Hills Elementary SchoolPK–05504
Homestead Elementary SchoolPK–05365
Independence Elementary SchoolPK–05432
Indian Ridge Elementary SchoolPK–05460
Meadow Point Elementary SchoolPK–05400
Mission Viejo Elementary SchoolPK–05540
Mountain Vista Elementary SchoolPK–05651
Peakview Elementary SchoolPK–05495
Pine Ridge Elementary SchoolPK–05757
Polton Community Elementary SchoolPK–05477
Ponderosa Elementary SchoolPK–05517
Red Hawk Ridge Elementary SchoolPK–05518
Rolling Hills Elementary SchoolPK–05552
Sagebrush Elementary SchoolPK–05417
Summit Elementary SchoolPK–05338
Sunrise Elementary SchoolPK–05494
Timberline Elementary SchoolPK–05576
Trails West Elementary SchoolPK–05436
Village East Community Elementary SchoolPK–05689
Walnut Hills Community Elementary SchoolPK–05372
Willow Creek Elementary SchoolPK–05494
Middle Schools12 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Campus Middle School06–081,331
Colorado Skies AcademyCharter06–08177
Falcon Creek Middle School06–08687
Fox Ridge Middle School06–081,077
Horizon Middle School06–08812
Infinity Middle School06–08856
Laredo Middle School06–08920
Liberty Middle School06–08873
Prairie Middle School06–081,383
Sky Vista Middle School06–08907
Thunder Ridge Middle School06–081,152
West Middle School06–081,062
High Schools9 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Cherokee Trail High School09–122,924
Cherry Creek Elevation06–12368
Cherry Creek High School09–123,797
Eaglecrest High School09–123,093
Endeavor Academy09–12276
Grandview High School09–122,774
Marvin W Foote Youth Services05–1240
Overland High School09–122,109
Smoky Hill High School09–122,252
Other Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Outback PreschoolPK–PK98
The Cottage at Holly RidgePK–PK68
The Journey PreschoolPK–PK87
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$17,211+20% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
43%
49%
State
43.3%
Local (property tax)
48.6%
Federal
8.1%

Funding is shared between state (43%) and local sources (49%), with limited federal reliance.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
69
Schools
51,966
Students
30%
Free Lunch
$17K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate91.3%
Opportunity Score45/100
StateColorado →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
91.3% graduation rate — 4.8 points above the national average of 86.5%.
High per-student investment
Spends $17,211 per pupil — 20% above the national average of $14,347.
Range of school options
With 69 schools including 3 charter schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Cherry Creek School District No. 5 in the county of Arapah?
Cherry Creek School District No. 5 in the county of Arapah has 69 public schools, serving a total of 51,966 students.
What is the graduation rate for Cherry Creek School District No. 5 in the county of Arapah?
The graduation rate is 91.3%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Cherry Creek School District No. 5 in the county of Arapah spend per student?
Cherry Creek School District No. 5 in the county of Arapah spends $17,211 per pupil — 20% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Cherry Creek School District No. 5 in the county of Arapah?
30% of students in Cherry Creek School District No. 5 in the county of Arapah qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Cherry Creek School District No. 5 in the county of Arapah?
Yes — 3 of the 69 schools in Cherry Creek School District No. 5 in the county of Arapah are charter schools.
What grade levels does Cherry Creek School District No. 5 in the county of Arapah serve?
Cherry Creek School District No. 5 in the county of Arapah serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Cherry Creek School District No. 5 in the county of Arapah?
The median opportunity score across schools in Cherry Creek School District No. 5 in the county of Arapah is 45/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.