Mountain Vista Elementary School

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

22200 EAST RADCLIFF PARKWAY
CENTENNIAL, CO 80015

568 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Mountain Vista Elementary School is a public school located in Centennial, Colorado, serving students within the Cherry Creek School District. As part of a highly regarded district, the school focuses on fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and community engagement. It caters to a diverse student body, offering a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare children for future educational success through a blend of core academics and enrichment programs.

The school is known for its strong emphasis on parent-teacher collaboration and a culture that encourages students to reach their full potential. With a strategic location in the suburban East Radcliff Parkway area, Mountain Vista benefits from modern facilities and a dedicated staff committed to providing individualized instruction. By prioritizing both emotional well-being and scholastic achievement, the school strives to create a well-rounded foundation for elementary-aged children within the Centennial community.

568

Total Students

38.4

Full-Time Teachers

14.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

28.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Mountain Vista Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	253
Hispanic	103
Black	75
Asian	74
Two or More	61
American Indian	2

White
253 (44.5%)
Hispanic
103 (18.1%)
Black
75 (13.2%)
Asian
74 (13.0%)
Two or More
61 (10.7%)
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)886-2700
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	568
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	38.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	148
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	15

* 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 37

Kindergarten 72

Grade 1 78

Grade 2 93

Grade 3 80

Grade 4 109

Grade 5 99