Homestead Elementary School

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

7451 SOUTH HOMESTEAD PARKWAY
CENTENNIAL, CO 80112

334 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Homestead Elementary School, located in the Cherry Creek School District in Centennial, Colorado, serves students from preschool through fifth grade. As part of a highly-regarded district, the school is known for its commitment to academic excellence and a student-centered approach to learning. The campus is integrated into the suburban Homestead community, providing a supportive and stable environment that emphasizes both intellectual growth and the development of strong character in its young learners.

The school is recognized for fostering a collaborative community where educators, parents, and students work together to meet diverse learning needs. With a curriculum that balances rigorous academic standards with social-emotional development, Homestead Elementary aims to prepare students for the transition to middle school while encouraging critical thinking and creativity. Its location within the well-established Homestead neighborhood contributes to a strong sense of school spirit and high levels of parental involvement, which are hallmarks of the institution’s culture.

334

Total Students

22.5

Full-Time Teachers

14.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

12.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Homestead Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	256
Hispanic	30
Black	8
Asian	16
Two or More	24

White
256 (76.6%)
Hispanic
30 (9.0%)
Two or More
24 (7.2%)
Asian
16 (4.8%)
Black
8 (2.4%)

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)554-3700
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	334
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	43
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 11

Kindergarten 46

Grade 1 56

Grade 2 55

Grade 3 48

Grade 4 54

Grade 5 64