Buffalo Trail Elementary School

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

24300 EAST PROGRESS DRIVE
AURORA, CO 80016

597 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Buffalo Trail Elementary School is a public school located in the Aurora, Colorado, area, serving students within the Cherry Creek School District. Situated in a rapidly growing suburban community, the school is known for its modern facilities and a commitment to providing a rigorous, well-rounded academic curriculum. It places a strong emphasis on fostering a supportive learning environment that encourages both intellectual curiosity and character development among its diverse student body.

Beyond its core academic programs, Buffalo Trail Elementary is recognized for its active school community and dedication to student engagement. The school typically offers a variety of extracurricular activities, specialized support services, and enrichment opportunities designed to meet the unique needs of its learners. By prioritizing collaboration between educators, parents, and the local community, the school strives to prepare its students for success as they transition to middle school and beyond.

597

Total Students

35.6

Full-Time Teachers

16.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

40.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Buffalo Trail Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	271
Hispanic	125
Black	73
Asian	46
Two or More	80
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
271 (45.4 %)
Hispanic
125 (20.9 %)
Two or More
80 (13.4 %)
Black
73 (12.2 %)
Asian
46 (7.7 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)
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)886-4000
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	597
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	210
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	31

* 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 102

Grade 1 105

Grade 2 88

Grade 3 99

Grade 4 103

Grade 5 100