Serving 370 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Coal Creek Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 370 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 23%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Coal Creek Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Coal Creek Elementary School's student population of 370 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
370 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Coal Creek Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,734 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Coal Creek Elementary School is 0.39, 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
#218 out of 1734 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
3%
Hispanic
10%
35%
Black
n/a
4%
White
77%
52%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Coal Creek Elementary School's ranking?
Coal Creek Elementary School is ranked #218 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Coal Creek Elementary School often compared to?
Coal Creek Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Fireside Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CO state average).
How many students attend Coal Creek Elementary School?
370 students attend Coal Creek Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Coal Creek Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Coal Creek Elementary School?
Coal Creek Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Coal Creek Elementary School offer ?
Coal Creek Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Coal Creek Elementary School part of?
Coal Creek Elementary School is part of Boulder Valley School District No. Re2.
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