Polton Community Elementary School

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

2985 SOUTH OAKLAND STREET
AURORA, CO 80014

466 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Polton Community Elementary School, located in Aurora, Colorado, is a public school serving students in the Cherry Creek School District. It is known for its strong emphasis on creating a welcoming, inclusive community where students are encouraged to reach their academic and personal potential. The school focuses on building a foundation of literacy and numeracy while integrating social-emotional learning to ensure the well-being of its diverse student body.

Beyond core academics, Polton is highly regarded for its commitment to student engagement and extracurricular involvement. The school community often emphasizes the "Polton Pride" culture, fostering a collaborative partnership between teachers, parents, and local residents. With a mission centered on developing critical thinkers and responsible citizens, the school strives to provide a supportive environment that prepares students for the challenges of middle school and beyond.

466

Total Students

33.8

Full-Time Teachers

13.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

55.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Polton Community Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	146
Hispanic	122
Black	108
Asian	17
Two or More	66
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	5

White
146 (31.3%)
Hispanic
122 (26.2%)
Black
108 (23.2%)
Two or More
66 (14.2%)
Asian
17 (3.6%)
Pacific Islander
5 (1.1%)
American Indian
2 (0.4%)

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)747-2600
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	466
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	33.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	242
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	17

* 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 87

Kindergarten 53

Grade 1 59

Grade 2 80

Grade 3 60

Grade 4 57

Grade 5 70