Antelope Ridge Elementary School

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

5455 SOUTH TEMPE STREET
AURORA, CO 80015

566 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Antelope Ridge Elementary School, located in the Cherry Creek School District in Aurora, Colorado, serves a diverse community of learners from preschool through fifth grade. As part of a highly-regarded district, the school emphasizes a comprehensive academic curriculum balanced with social-emotional learning, aiming to prepare students for success in middle school and beyond. The campus is known for its commitment to inclusive practices, fostering an environment where students of varying backgrounds and abilities are supported through dedicated instructional programs and small-group learning opportunities.

Beyond the classroom, Antelope Ridge places a strong value on community engagement and the partnership between parents and educators. The school frequently hosts events and maintains active involvement from families to enhance the student experience. With a focus on cultivating both academic excellence and character development, the school strives to provide a nurturing, safe, and stimulating atmosphere where students are encouraged to be critical thinkers and responsible citizens within their community.

566

Total Students

36.3

Full-Time Teachers

15.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

38.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Antelope Ridge Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	313
Hispanic	128
Black	43
Asian	41
Two or More	40
Pacific Islander	1

White
313 (55.3 %)
Hispanic
128 (22.6 %)
Black
43 (7.6 %)
Asian
41 (7.2 %)
Two or More
40 (7.1 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

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)886-3300
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	566
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	197
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	21

* 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

Kindergarten 85

Grade 1 83

Grade 2 91

Grade 3 83

Grade 4 114

Grade 5 110