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Cotton Creek Elementary School vs. Academy Of Charter Schools

Should you attend Cotton Creek Elementary School or Academy Of Charter Schools? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Cotton Creek Elementary School
11100 Vrain Street
Westminster, CO 80030
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Academy Of Charter Schools
11800 Lowell Blvd
Westminster, CO 80031
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings

Cotton Creek Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
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Overview
Serving 498 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Cotton 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 51% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,874 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Academy Of Charter Schools ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 36% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
PK-12
Total Students
498 students
1,874 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Cotton Creek Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Academy Of Charter Schools over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
49% | 51%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Cotton Creek Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Academy Of Charter Schools.
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
99 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Cotton Creek Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Academy Of Charter Schools over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
19:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Cotton Creek Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Adams 12 Five Star Schools School District and the state of Colorado, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Academy Of Charter Schools with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the State Charter School Institute School District and the state of Colorado, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#312 out of 1748 schools in CO
(Top 20%)
#623 out of 1748 schools in CO
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Cotton Creek Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Academy Of Charter Schools, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
51%
(Top 20% in CO)
36%
(Top 50% in CO)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Cotton Creek Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Adams 12 Five Star Schools School District and Colorado public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Academy Of Charter Schools who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the State Charter School Institute School District and Colorado public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
59%
(Top 30% in CO)(21-22 School Year Data)
53%
(Top 30% in CO)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Cotton Creek Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Adams 12 Five Star Schools School District and Colorado public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Academy Of Charter Schools who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the State Charter School Institute School District and Colorado public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
n/a
30%
(Top 50% in CO)(20-21 School Year Data)
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85-89%
(Top 50% in CO)
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Academy Of Charter Schools with the average graduation rate observed in the State Charter School Institute School District and Colorado public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Cotton Creek Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Academy Of Charter Schools by grade.
Pre-K Students
-
40
Kindergarten Students
77
133
Grade 1 Students
70
126
Grade 2 Students
82
147
Grade 3 Students
95
140
Grade 4 Students
80
146
Grade 5 Students
94
149
Grade 6 Students
-
150
Grade 7 Students
-
150
Grade 8 Students
-
144
Grade 9 Students
-
144
Grade 10 Students
-
138
Grade 11 Students
-
139
Grade 12 Students
-
128

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Cotton Creek Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Adams 12 Five Star Schools School District and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
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% Asian
3%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Cotton Creek Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Adams 12 Five Star Schools School District and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Academy Of Charter Schools, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the State Charter School Institute School District and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
28%
31%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Cotton Creek Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Adams 12 Five Star Schools School District and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Academy Of Charter Schools, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the State Charter School Institute School District and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
3%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Cotton Creek Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Adams 12 Five Star Schools School District and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Academy Of Charter Schools, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the State Charter School Institute School District and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
59%
55%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Cotton Creek Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Adams 12 Five Star Schools School District and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Academy Of Charter Schools, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the State Charter School Institute School District and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Cotton Creek Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Adams 12 Five Star Schools School District and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Academy Of Charter Schools, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the State Charter School Institute School District and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.57
0.60
This chart showcases the diversity score of Cotton Creek Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Adams 12 Five Star Schools School District and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Academy Of Charter Schools, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the State Charter School Institute School District and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
28%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Cotton Creek Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Adams 12 Five Star Schools School District and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Academy Of Charter Schools, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the State Charter School Institute School District and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Cotton Creek Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Adams 12 Five Star Schools School District and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Academy Of Charter Schools, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the State Charter School Institute School District and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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