ASPEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

ASPEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Aspen School District No. 1 in the county of Pitkin and Sta school district, located in ASPEN, CO with about 515 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 4th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 42 teachers, ASPEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

ASPEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (AES) is a prominent educational institution serving the Aspen School District in Colorado. Located at 235 High School Road, the school sits within the heart of the Aspen campus, which conveniently centralizes the district's elementary, middle, and high schools. As a public institution, AES is known for leveraging its unique mountain location to provide a learning environment that emphasizes both rigorous academic standards and holistic student development, often incorporating the natural landscape into its pedagogical approach.

The school is recognized for its commitment to small class sizes and a supportive community culture that fosters social-emotional growth alongside traditional curriculum. Because it operates within a high-resource district, Aspen Elementary typically offers a wide range of extracurricular programs, including arts, technology, and outdoor education, aimed at preparing students for success in the district’s higher-level secondary schools. Its position on the shared campus allows for a seamless transition for families as their children move through the various grade levels within the Aspen School District.

For more information, contact ASPEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (970) 925-3760 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.