CANYON CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
CANYON CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public elementary school that is part of the Cherry Creek School District No. 5 in the county of Arapah school district, located in AURORA, CO with about 532 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 30 teachers, CANYON CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. 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.
CANYON CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, located in the Cherry Creek School District in Aurora, Colorado, serves a diverse community of students in grades Pre-K through 5. The school is widely recognized for its strong commitment to academic excellence and its focus on fostering a supportive, inclusive environment. By prioritizing both rigorous classroom instruction and the social-emotional development of its students, Canyon Creek aims to prepare young learners for future success while encouraging them to become active, compassionate members of their community.
The school is well-regarded for its dedicated faculty and staff, who emphasize a personalized approach to education, often utilizing collaborative learning strategies and modern technology to engage students. Beyond the core curriculum, Canyon Creek offers a variety of extracurricular activities and enrichment programs designed to nurture students' interests in the arts, physical fitness, and leadership. With its emphasis on parent involvement and community partnerships, the school maintains a welcoming atmosphere that encourages strong home-to-school connections, making it a central pillar of the surrounding neighborhood.
For more information, contact CANYON CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (720) 886-3600 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
AURORA, CO 80015-6751
(720) 886-3600
CANYON CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in AURORA, CO with about 532 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Colorado
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- Total Students:
- 532
- Teachers:
- 30.72
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 532 students
- White
- 56.0%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 19.2%
- Two or more races
- 8.8%
- Black or African American
- 7.9%
- Asian
- 6.4%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.9%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.8%
- Female
- 48.1%
- Male
- 51.9%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.