Arrowhead Elementary School

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

19100 EAST BATES AVENUE
AURORA, CO 80013

516 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Arrowhead Elementary School, located on East Bates Avenue in Aurora, Colorado, is a public school within the Cherry Creek School District. Serving a diverse student population, the school is known for its commitment to creating a nurturing and inclusive learning environment. The facility is situated in a residential neighborhood and focuses on foundational academic development, aiming to prepare students for success as they transition into middle school.

Beyond its core academic curriculum, Arrowhead Elementary emphasizes social-emotional growth and community engagement. The school typically offers various extracurricular activities and support programs designed to meet the unique needs of its student body. By fostering a collaborative atmosphere between educators, parents, and the local community, Arrowhead strives to maintain a culture of excellence and holistic development for all of its learners.

516

Total Students

27.7

Full-Time Teachers

18.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

52.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Arrowhead Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	181
Hispanic	162
Black	87
Asian	24
Two or More	55
American Indian	5
Pacific Islander	2

White
181 (35.1 %)
Hispanic
162 (31.4 %)
Black
87 (16.9 %)
Two or More
55 (10.7 %)
Asian
24 (4.7 %)
American Indian
5 (1.0 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Cherry Creek School District No. 5 in the county of Arapah
Phone:	(720)886-2800
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	516
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	241
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	29

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 60

Kindergarten 66

Grade 1 89

Grade 2 67

Grade 3 74

Grade 4 75

Grade 5 85