Coal Creek Elementary School

801 West Tamarisk Street
Louisville, CO 80027
(School attendance zone shown in map)
9/
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Top 20%
Serving 324 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 32%). 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 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 324 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 25%
  • : Top 20% in CO
  • : 50-54% (Top 20%)
  • : 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:

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Attribute

School Overview

Coal Creek Elementary School's student population of 324 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
324 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
School Calendar

School Rankings

Coal Creek Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Coal Creek Elementary School is 0.42, 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.
This School
State Level (CO)
#285 out of 1779 schools
(Top 20%)
50-54%
32%
55-59%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
4%
3%
Hispanic
10%
36%
Black
n/a
5%
White
75%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.42
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
7%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Coal Creek Elementary School's ranking?
Coal Creek Elementary School is ranked #285 out of 1,779 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 32% 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?
324 students attend Coal Creek Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Coal Creek Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
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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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 324 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 25%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 50-54% (Top 20%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

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