Serving 689 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Village East Community Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 13% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 22% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 689 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 80%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Village East Community Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Village East Community Elementary School's student population of 689 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
689 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Village East Community Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Village East Community Elementary School is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1496 out of 1779 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
4%
3%
Hispanic
41%
35%
Black
26%
5%
White
20%
51%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Village East Community Elementary School's ranking?
Village East Community Elementary School is ranked #1496 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Village East Community Elementary School often compared to?
Village East Community Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ponderosa Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
13% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 22% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Village East Community Elementary School?
689 students attend Village East Community Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Village East Community Elementary School students are Hispanic, 26% of students are Black, 20% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Village East Community Elementary School?
Village East Community Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What grades does Village East Community Elementary School offer ?
Village East Community Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Village East Community Elementary School part of?
Village East Community Elementary School is part of Cherry Creek School District No. 5 In The County Of Arapah.
In what neighborhood is Village East Community Elementary School located?
Village East Community Elementary School is located in the Village East neighborhood of Aurora, CO. There are 1 other public schools located in Village East.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
No School ~ Thanksgiving Break ~ All Schools
November 28, 2024 (Thursday)
No School ~ Spring Break ~ All Schools
March 17, 2025 (Monday)
Last day of School ~ All Schools
May 23, 2025 (Friday)
No School Fall Break ~ All Schools
October 13, 2025 (Monday)
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