Serving 313 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Coal Creek Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
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 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 313 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 28%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Coal Creek Elementary School serves the eastern part of Louisville, Colorado, covering an area of approximately 2.1 square miles. Most families live within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 1.5 miles away.
- 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 313 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
313 students
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Calendar
School Rankings
Coal Creek Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Coal Creek Elementary School is 0.46, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#302 out of 1748 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
33%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2006–2025. View full 36-year historical data
Asian
5%
3%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hispanic
11%
37%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
1%
5%
Showing 2006–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
72%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
10%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)14.7%
33.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
39%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
Showing 2013–2025. View full 26-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Coal Creek Elementary School's ranking?
Coal Creek Elementary School is ranked #302 out of 1,748 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 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Coal Creek Elementary School?
313 students attend Coal Creek Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Coal Creek Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Coal Creek Elementary School?
Coal Creek Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, 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 Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
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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