Westerly Creek Elementary School

8800 East 28th Avenue
Denver, CO 80238
(School attendance zone shown in map)
10/
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Top 5%
Serving 715 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Westerly Creek Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 715 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 33%
  • : Top 5% in CO
  • : 60-64% (Top 5%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Westerly Creek Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:

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School Overview

Westerly Creek Elementary School's student population of 715 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
715 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
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School Rankings

Westerly Creek Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,734 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Westerly Creek Elementary School is 0.52, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (CO)
#82 out of 1734 schools
(Top 5%)
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60-64%
33%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Westerly Creek Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Colorado by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
70-74%
47%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Westerly Creek Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Colorado by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
3%
3%
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Hispanic
13%
35%
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Black
6%
4%
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White
67%
52%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.52
This chart display the diversity score of Westerly Creek Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
30%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Westerly Creek Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Westerly Creek Elementary School's ranking?
Westerly Creek Elementary School is ranked #82 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Westerly Creek Elementary School often compared to?
Westerly Creek Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Swigert International School, William (Bill) Roberts Ece-8 School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CO state average).
How many students attend Westerly Creek Elementary School?
715 students attend Westerly Creek Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Westerly Creek Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Westerly Creek Elementary School?
Westerly Creek Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Westerly Creek Elementary School offer ?
Westerly Creek Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Westerly Creek Elementary School part of?
Westerly Creek Elementary School is part of School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C.

School Reviews

5   10/21/2022
Awesome school.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Bob Vance

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 715 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 33%
  • : Top 5%
  • : 60-64% (Top 5%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

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