Eastridge Community Elementary School

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

11777 EAST WESLEY AVENUE
AURORA, CO 80014

716 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Eastridge Community Elementary School, located in Aurora, Colorado, serves a diverse student body within the Cherry Creek School District. As a neighborhood-focused institution, the school is dedicated to fostering an inclusive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and the cultivation of a supportive community culture. The school’s curriculum is designed to meet state standards while providing students with the foundational skills necessary for success in middle school and beyond.

Beyond its academic offerings, Eastridge places a high value on building partnerships between teachers, students, and families. The school actively works to create a welcoming atmosphere through various enrichment programs, student leadership opportunities, and community engagement initiatives. By focusing on individualized attention and creating a safe, collaborative space, Eastridge Community Elementary aims to empower its students to become well-rounded, responsible, and engaged citizens.

716

Total Students

47.5

Full-Time Teachers

15.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

65.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Eastridge Community Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	103
Hispanic	319
Black	158
Asian	53
Two or More	78
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	3

Hispanic
319 (44.6%)
Black
158 (22.1%)
White
103 (14.4%)
Two or More
78 (10.9%)
Asian
53 (7.4%)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.4%)
American Indian
2 (0.3%)

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)747-2200
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	716
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	47.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	439
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

Pre-Kindergarten 86

Kindergarten 105

Grade 1 110

Grade 2 100

Grade 3 113

Grade 4 97

Grade 5 105