The top reported proficiency rate is 58% in Math. The lowest is 51% in English language arts.
Original Research by School Decision on Fox Hollow Elementary School
Fox Hollow Elementary School is a regular public school serving pre-kindergarten through fifth grade in the Cherry Creek School District No. 5, one of the larger suburban districts covering parts of Aurora and surrounding areas in Arapahoe County. It is not a charter or magnet school, and no Title I status was reported. The school sits within a sprawling, car-dependent city that is the third-largest in Colorado, a place of hundreds of subdivisions and master-planned communities. Major employers include Buckley Space Force Base, the Anschutz Medical Campus, and the district itself. Growth continues, particularly near the Denver International Airport corridor, and the city’s housing market reflects that pressure: home values in the school’s zip code are high relative to state and national benchmarks, with affordability a notable consideration for prospective residents.
The student body is moderately sized for an elementary school and demographically reflects a predominantly white population, with substantial shares of Hispanic, Asian, Black, and multiracial students. About one-third of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a lower share than in many nearby districts but still a meaningful presence. Data on students with disabilities and English learners were not available from the source, so a parent looking for those specifics may want to ask the school directly.
Academically, Fox Hollow’s state testing results from the Colorado Measures of Academic Success placed it clearly above the typical performance among Arapahoe County districts. In math, a solid majority of students scored at the proficient level, and in science the figure was similar, though slightly lower. In English language arts, proficiency was at about an even split between proficient and not proficient. These numbers are based on the most recent state assessment year. Because this is an elementary school, there is no graduation rate to report, and data on chronic absenteeism were not available in the materials we reviewed.
The school’s overall proficiency index across tested subjects and grades landed in the top quarter of the county’s districts, a strong comparative position. That said, context matters: the comparison set includes districts that vary widely in student demographics and resources, and Cherry Creek as a whole is one of the larger and more resourced systems in the region. For a family considering this school, the academic picture is one of above-average performance relative to the county, with room for improvement particularly in reading.
The broader school environment is shaped by being part of Cherry Creek, a district that operates many schools across a large geography. Fox Hollow’s own programming offerings were not listed in the data we had, so details on specials, enrichment, or support services would need to come from the school’s website or a visit. A parent may want to look into this further with the school, as the absence of such information here is simply a gap in the source rather than a reflection on what is offered.
In terms of setting, the school is located in the suburban expanse of Aurora, where daily life relies heavily on cars, though light rail and bus service are available. The area around the school is dominated by single-family homes and subdivisions. The typical household profile aligns with a middle- to upper-middle-income range, given the area’s housing costs.
For a family weighing options, Fox Hollow presents a well-performing elementary school in a high-cost housing market, within a recognized district, serving a moderately diverse student body. The academic results are a draw, but the limited public data on discipline, attendance, and program access means a deeper investigation—through the school’s own communications or a visit—would be wise before making a decision.
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