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Mountain Vista Elementary School vs. Aspen Crossing Elementary School

Should you attend Mountain Vista Elementary School or Aspen Crossing Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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School Overview

School
Mountain Vista Elementary School
22200 East Radcliff Parkway
Aurora, CO 80015
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Aspen Crossing Elementary School
4655 S Himalaya Street
Aurora, CO 80015
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Overview
Serving 635 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Mountain Vista Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 38% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 607 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Aspen Crossing Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 34% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
635 students
607 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Mountain Vista Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Aspen Crossing Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Mountain Vista Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Aspen Crossing Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
34 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Mountain Vista Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Aspen Crossing Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
18:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Mountain Vista Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Cherry Creek School District No. 5 In The County Of Arapahoe and the state of Colorado, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Aspen Crossing Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Cherry Creek School District No. 5 In The County Of Arapahoe and the state of Colorado, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#647 out of 1748 schools in CO
(Top 50%)
#678 out of 1748 schools in CO
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Mountain Vista Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Aspen Crossing Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
38%
(Top 50% in CO)
34%
(Top 50% in CO)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Mountain Vista Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Cherry Creek School District No. 5 In The County Of Arapahoe and Colorado public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Aspen Crossing Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Cherry Creek School District No. 5 In The County Of Arapahoe and Colorado public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
50%
(Top 50% in CO)(21-22 School Year Data)
51%
(Top 50% in CO)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Mountain Vista Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Cherry Creek School District No. 5 In The County Of Arapahoe and Colorado public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Aspen Crossing Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Cherry Creek School District No. 5 In The County Of Arapahoe and Colorado public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Mountain Vista Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Aspen Crossing Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
38
54
Kindergarten Students
77
78
Grade 1 Students
98
86
Grade 2 Students
83
92
Grade 3 Students
107
90
Grade 4 Students
99
97
Grade 5 Students
133
110

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Mountain Vista Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Cherry Creek School District No. 5 In The County Of Arapahoe and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Aspen Crossing Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Cherry Creek School District No. 5 In The County Of Arapahoe and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Asian
13%
16%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Mountain Vista Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Cherry Creek School District No. 5 In The County Of Arapahoe and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Aspen Crossing Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Cherry Creek School District No. 5 In The County Of Arapahoe and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
17%
18%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Mountain Vista Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Cherry Creek School District No. 5 In The County Of Arapahoe and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Aspen Crossing Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Cherry Creek School District No. 5 In The County Of Arapahoe and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
14%
14%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Mountain Vista Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Cherry Creek School District No. 5 In The County Of Arapahoe and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Aspen Crossing Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Cherry Creek School District No. 5 In The County Of Arapahoe and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
47%
38%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Mountain Vista Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Cherry Creek School District No. 5 In The County Of Arapahoe and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Aspen Crossing Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Cherry Creek School District No. 5 In The County Of Arapahoe and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
13%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Mountain Vista Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Cherry Creek School District No. 5 In The County Of Arapahoe and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Aspen Crossing Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Cherry Creek School District No. 5 In The County Of Arapahoe and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.71
0.77
This chart showcases the diversity score of Mountain Vista Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Cherry Creek School District No. 5 In The County Of Arapahoe and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Aspen Crossing Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Cherry Creek School District No. 5 In The County Of Arapahoe and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
30%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Mountain Vista Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Cherry Creek School District No. 5 In The County Of Arapahoe and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Aspen Crossing Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Cherry Creek School District No. 5 In The County Of Arapahoe and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
8%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Mountain Vista Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Cherry Creek School District No. 5 In The County Of Arapahoe and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Aspen Crossing Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Cherry Creek School District No. 5 In The County Of Arapahoe and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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