Cottonwood Creek Elementary School

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

11200 EAST ORCHARD AVENUE
ENGLEWOOD, CO 80111

533 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Cottonwood Creek Elementary School, located in Englewood, Colorado, is a public school serving the Cherry Creek School District. It is widely recognized for its strong emphasis on academic excellence, fostering a supportive community environment, and encouraging student growth through a comprehensive curriculum. The school prioritizes creating a safe, inclusive space where students are challenged to reach their potential while developing the social-emotional skills necessary for long-term success.

Beyond its core academics, Cottonwood Creek is known for its active parent involvement and a commitment to integrating technology and creative learning opportunities into the classroom. The school emphasizes a partnership between educators, families, and the local community to provide a well-rounded educational experience. With a focus on cultivating both character and intellectual curiosity, the school aims to prepare its elementary students for the academic rigors of middle school and beyond.

533

Total Students

30.6

Full-Time Teachers

17.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

10.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Cottonwood Creek Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	348
Hispanic	38
Black	2
Asian	89
Two or More	54
American Indian	2

White
348 (65.3%)
Asian
89 (16.7%)
Two or More
54 (10.1%)
Hispanic
38 (7.1%)
Black
2 (0.4%)
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)554-3200
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	533
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	48
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	6

* 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 18

Kindergarten 92

Grade 1 77

Grade 2 73

Grade 3 78

Grade 4 90

Grade 5 105