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Buffalo Trail Elementary School

Aurora, Colorado · Grades PreK to 6 · Cherry Creek School District No. 5 in the county of Arapah

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About Buffalo Trail Elementary School

Buffalo Trail Elementary School is a public school in Aurora, Colorado, serving pre-K through grade 6. It reported 632 students in 2024-25. That makes it one of the larger public and charter elementary schools in Aurora. With about 37.5 full-time-equivalent teachers, that works out to roughly 16.9 students per teacher. Families comparing options will find 41 other schools within 5 miles. Cherry Creek School District No. 5 in the county of Arapah runs 66 schools listed here, including this one. See them all. The surrounding area is classified as a large city, in Arapahoe County.

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School facts

Address	24300 East Progress Drive, Aurora, CO 80016
Phone	(720) 886-4000
School district	Cherry Creek School District No. 5 in the county of Arapah
Grades	PreK to 6
Students (2024-25)	632
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	37.5
Students per teacher	16.9
Charter school	No
School type	Regular
Level	Elementary
Locale (NCES)	City, large, Arapahoe County

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 080291006301). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

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Frequently asked questions

What grades does Buffalo Trail Elementary School serve?

Buffalo Trail Elementary School serves pre-K through grade 6.

How many students attend Buffalo Trail Elementary School?

Buffalo Trail Elementary School reported 632 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Buffalo Trail Elementary School?

About 16.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 632 students and 37.5 teachers in federal data.

Is Buffalo Trail Elementary School a public or charter school?

Buffalo Trail Elementary School is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is Buffalo Trail Elementary School in?

Buffalo Trail Elementary School is part of Cherry Creek School District No. 5 in the county of Arapah. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/co/cherry-creek-school-district-no-5-in-the-county-of-arapah/

Where is Buffalo Trail Elementary School located?

Buffalo Trail Elementary School is at 24300 East Progress Drive, Aurora, CO 80016. The phone number is (720) 886-4000.

How many other schools are near Buffalo Trail Elementary School?

There are 41 other schools within 5 miles of Buffalo Trail Elementary School in our directory.