Altitude Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Aurora, Colorado 80016 · Cherry Creek School District No. 5 in the county of Arapah
#149 of 993 elementary schools in Colorado
#12404 of 50,301 nationally
About Altitude Elementary School
Altitude Elementary School is a public elementary located in Aurora, in the Cherry Creek School District No. 5 in the county of Arapah school district of Colorado, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 758 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 68.4 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of elementary schools in United States and 149th of 993 ranked elementary schools in Colorado. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (96th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (26th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 758.
There are 104 schools in Aurora; Altitude Elementary School ranks 9th of 92 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)55%
- Reading proficiency (30%)62%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)12%
- Students per teacher (15%)17.2
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Altitude Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 758
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 12%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 17.2
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 62%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 55%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Altitude Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Woodland Elementary School
Aurora · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
577 students · 910 m away
Fox Ridge Middle School
Aurora · Public middle · Grades 6–8
966 students · 1.3 km away
Cherokee Trail High School
Aurora · Public high · Grades 9–12
3,089 students · 1.7 km away
Black Forest Hills Elementary School
Aurora · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
500 students · 2.1 km away
Pine Ridge Elementary School
Aurora · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
617 students · 2.7 km away
Coyote Hills Elementary School
Aurora · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
478 students · 2.9 km away
Infinity Middle School
Aurora · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,020 students · 4.9 km away
Canyon Creek Elementary School
Aurora · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
477 students · 4.9 km away
Buffalo Trail Elementary School
Aurora · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
632 students · 5.2 km away
Liberty Middle School
Aurora · Public middle · Grades 6–8
868 students · 5.8 km away
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Soaring Eagles Community School
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Frequently asked questions
Is Altitude Elementary School a good school?
Altitude Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 68.4 out of 100 (Top 25% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #149 of 993 in Colorado. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Altitude Elementary School rank in Colorado?
Altitude Elementary School ranks #149 of 993 elementary schools in Colorado and #12404 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Altitude Elementary School?
Altitude Elementary School had 758 students in 2025.
Is Altitude Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
Altitude Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Altitude Elementary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Altitude Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.