Cactus Valley Elementary School vs. Elk Creek Elementary School
Should I attend Cactus Valley Elementary School or Elk Creek Elementary School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
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Elk Creek Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
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Attribute
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 432 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Cactus Valley Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 250 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Elk Creek Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11-19% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
432 students
250 students
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
20 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1019 out of 1734 schools in CO
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1116 out of 1734 schools in CO
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
11-19%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
40-44%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
46
31
Kindergarten Students
71
44
Grade 1 Students
62
28
Grade 2 Students
66
33
Grade 3 Students
56
38
Grade 4 Students
70
38
Grade 5 Students
61
38
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
40%
44%
% Black
n/a
n/a
% White
58%
52%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
3%
Diversity Score
0.51
0.54
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%