Serving 502 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Coyote 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 62% (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 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 502 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 62% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Coyote Creek Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Coyote Creek Elementary School's student population of 502 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
502 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
School Rankings
Coyote 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 Coyote Creek Elementary School is 0.45, 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
#231 out of 1748 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
4%
3%
Hispanic
13%
36%
Black
2%
5%
White
73%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
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 Coyote Creek Elementary School's ranking?
Coyote Creek Elementary School is ranked #231 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Coyote Creek Elementary School often compared to?
Coyote Creek Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Trailblazer Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
62% 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 Coyote Creek Elementary School?
502 students attend Coyote Creek Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Coyote Creek Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Coyote Creek Elementary School?
Coyote Creek Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Coyote Creek Elementary School offer ?
Coyote Creek Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Coyote Creek Elementary School part of?
Coyote Creek Elementary School is part of Douglas County School District No. Re 1.
In what neighborhood is Coyote Creek Elementary School located?
Coyote Creek Elementary School is located in the Westridge neighborhood of Littleton, CO. There are 9 other public schools located in Westridge.
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