Aspen Creek K-8 School

5500 Aspen Creek Drive
Broomfield, CO 80020
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 748 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Aspen Creek K-8 School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is equal to the Colorado state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 748 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 28%
  • : Top 20% in CO
  • : 47% (Top 30%)
  • : 63% (Top 20%)
  • : 30-34% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Aspen Creek K-8 School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Aspen Creek K-8 School's student population of 748 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
748 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
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School Rankings

Aspen Creek K-8 School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Aspen Creek K-8 School is 0.46, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CO)
#307 out of 1779 schools
(Top 20%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Aspen Creek K-8 School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
47%
32%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Aspen Creek K-8 School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
63%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Aspen Creek K-8 School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(20-21)
30-34%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
7%
3%
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Hispanic
14%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Aspen Creek K-8 School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
1%
5%
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White
72%
51%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Aspen Creek K-8 School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Colorado.
0.46
This chart displays the diversity score of Aspen Creek K-8 School and the public school average diversity score of Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Aspen Creek K-8 School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Aspen Creek K-8 School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Aspen Creek K-8 School's ranking?
Aspen Creek K-8 School is ranked #307 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Aspen Creek K-8 School often compared to?
Aspen Creek K-8 Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Broomfield Heights Middle School, Birch Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
47% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 63% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Aspen Creek K-8 School?
748 students attend Aspen Creek K-8 School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Aspen Creek K-8 School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Aspen Creek K-8 School?
Aspen Creek K-8 School has a student ration of 16:1, which is equal to the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What grades does Aspen Creek K-8 School offer ?
Aspen Creek K-8 School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Aspen Creek K-8 School part of?
Aspen Creek K-8 School is part of Boulder Valley School District No. Re2.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 748 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 28%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 47% (Top 30%)
  • : 63% (Top 20%)
  • : 30-34% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

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