Serving 558 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Belle Creek Charter School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 23% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 558 students
- Minority Enrollment: 77%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Belle Creek Charter School's student population of 558 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has declined by 35% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
558 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Year Founded
2005
School Calendar
First Day of School
Thu. Aug 21, 2025
School Motto
First Comes Learning
School Rankings
Belle Creek Charter School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Belle Creek Charter School is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1072 out of 1748 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)11-19%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
5%
3%
Hispanic
64%
36%
Black
2%
5%
White
23%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Belle Creek Charter School's ranking?
Belle Creek Charter School is ranked #1072 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Belle Creek Charter School often compared to?
Belle Creek Charter Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Turnberry Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Belle Creek Charter School?
558 students attend Belle Creek Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Belle Creek Charter School students are Hispanic, 23% of students are White, 5% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What grades does Belle Creek Charter School offer ?
Belle Creek Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Belle Creek Charter School part of?
Belle Creek Charter School is part of School District 27j.
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