Greenwood Elementary School

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

5550 SOUTH HOLLY STREET
GREENWOOD VILLAGE, CO 80111

355 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Greenwood Elementary School, located at 5550 South Holly Street in Greenwood Village, Colorado, serves as a prominent educational institution within the Cherry Creek School District. As a neighborhood-focused school, it is highly regarded for its commitment to academic excellence and for fostering a supportive, community-oriented environment for its K-5 students. The school is known for its experienced faculty and a curriculum that emphasizes both core academic rigor and the social-emotional development of its diverse student body.

Beyond its classroom instruction, Greenwood Elementary is characterized by strong parent involvement and a vibrant school culture. The facility benefits from its location in an established residential area, providing a stable and enriching setting for young learners. By prioritizing personalized learning and maintaining high standards, the school aims to prepare students for successful transitions into middle school while cultivating a lifelong passion for learning and a strong sense of civic responsibility.

355

Total Students

25.8

Full-Time Teachers

13.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

16.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Greenwood Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	280
Hispanic	37
Black	5
Asian	8
Two or More	23
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
280 (78.9%)
Hispanic
37 (10.4%)
Two or More
23 (6.5%)
Asian
8 (2.3%)
Black
5 (1.4%)
American Indian
1 (0.3%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3%)

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)554-3400
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	355
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	57
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 14

Kindergarten 61

Grade 1 55

Grade 2 43

Grade 3 56

Grade 4 79

Grade 5 47