Elk Creek Elementary School serves 358 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Elk Creek Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-29% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 47%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 358 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 15%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Elk Creek Elementary School's student population of 358 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has grown by 31% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
358 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Elk Creek Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 1,734 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Elk Creek Elementary School is 0.27, 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
#658 out of 1734 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
8%
35%
Black
n/a
4%
White
85%
52%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Elk Creek Elementary School's ranking?
Elk Creek Elementary School is ranked #658 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Elk Creek Elementary School often compared to?
Elk Creek Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Deer Creek Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% 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 47% CO state average).
How many students attend Elk Creek Elementary School?
358 students attend Elk Creek Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Elk Creek Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Elk Creek Elementary School?
Elk Creek Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Elk Creek Elementary School offer ?
Elk Creek Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Elk Creek Elementary School part of?
Elk Creek Elementary School is part of Jefferson County School District No. R-1.
School Calendar
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Date
Spring Break
March 18, 2024 (Monday)
Last day of school
May 24, 2024 (Friday)
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