Aspen Ridge Preparatory School

St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1J

Charter School 581 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Aspen Ridge Preparatory School (ARPS) is a public charter school located in Erie, Colorado, serving students from kindergarten through eighth grade. Founded on the principle of providing a rigorous, well-rounded education, the school emphasizes a challenging academic curriculum that incorporates a strong focus on character development and community involvement. Their instructional model is designed to foster critical thinking, creativity, and a lifelong passion for learning in a supportive and structured environment.

The school is noted for its commitment to small class sizes and personalized attention, which allows educators to better meet the diverse needs of their student body. Beyond core academics, Aspen Ridge places a significant emphasis on "the whole child," offering various enrichment opportunities and a culture that prioritizes mutual respect and academic integrity. As a tuition-free public charter, it serves as a popular choice for families in the Erie area seeking an alternative to traditional district-run schools with a specific emphasis on college-preparatory readiness.

581

Total Students

38.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

10.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Aspen Ridge Preparatory School
Demographic	Student Count
White	468
Hispanic	47
Black	5
Asian	28
Two or More	32
American Indian	1

White
468 (80.6%)
Hispanic
47 (8.1%)
Two or More
32 (5.5%)
Asian
28 (4.8%)
Black
5 (0.9%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1J
Phone:	(720)242-6225
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	581
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	38.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	53
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	10

* 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

Kindergarten 61

Grade 1 70

Grade 2 58

Grade 3 70

Grade 4 59

Grade 5 72

Grade 6 71

Grade 7 69

Grade 8 51