Serving 577 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Cottonwood 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 67% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 73% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 577 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 67% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 73% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cottonwood Creek Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Cottonwood Creek Elementary School's student population of 577 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
577 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Cottonwood Creek Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cottonwood Creek Elementary School is 0.48, 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
#74 out of 1779 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
16%
3%
Hispanic
6%
35%
Black
1%
4%
White
70%
52%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
4%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cottonwood Creek Elementary School's ranking?
Cottonwood Creek Elementary School is ranked #74 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Cottonwood Creek Elementary School often compared to?
Cottonwood Creek Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cherry Creek Charter Academy, High Plains Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
67% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 73% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Cottonwood Creek Elementary School?
577 students attend Cottonwood Creek Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Cottonwood Creek Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cottonwood Creek Elementary School?
Cottonwood Creek Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Cottonwood Creek Elementary School offer ?
Cottonwood Creek Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Cottonwood Creek Elementary School part of?
Cottonwood Creek Elementary School is part of Cherry Creek School District No. 5 In The County Of Arapah.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
No School Fall Break ~ All Schools
October 14, 2024 (Monday)
No School ~ Thanksgiving Break ~ All Schools
November 28, 2024 (Thursday)
No School ~ Spring Break ~ All Schools
March 17, 2025 (Monday)
Last day of School ~ All Schools
May 23, 2025 (Friday)
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