Serving 118 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Coal Creek Canyon K-8 Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-49% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-59% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 118 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Coal Creek Canyon K-8 Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
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Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Coal Creek Canyon K-8 Elementary School's student population of 118 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
118 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Coal Creek Canyon K-8 Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,734 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Coal Creek Canyon K-8 Elementary School is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#472 out of 1734 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
9%
35%
Black
n/a
4%
White
87%
52%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Coal Creek Canyon K-8 Elementary School's ranking?
Coal Creek Canyon K-8 Elementary School is ranked #472 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Coal Creek Canyon K-8 Elementary School often compared to?
Coal Creek Canyon K-8 Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Collegiate Of Colorado, East Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CO state average).
How many students attend Coal Creek Canyon K-8 Elementary School?
118 students attend Coal Creek Canyon K-8 Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Coal Creek Canyon K-8 Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Coal Creek Canyon K-8 Elementary School?
Coal Creek Canyon K-8 Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Coal Creek Canyon K-8 Elementary School offer ?
Coal Creek Canyon K-8 Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Coal Creek Canyon K-8 Elementary School part of?
Coal Creek Canyon K-8 Elementary School is part of Jefferson County School District No. R-1.
School Calendar
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Last Day for Students
May 22, 2024 (Wednesday)
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