West Jefferson Elementary School vs. Elk Creek Elementary School
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School Overview
School
Overview
Serving 261 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, West Jefferson Elementary School 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 35-39% (which is higher 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 14:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 358 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Elk Creek Elementary School ranks in the top 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 20-29% (which is lower 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 47%).
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).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
261 students
358 students
% Male | % Female
58% | 42%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
21 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#732 out of 1734 schools in CO
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#658 out of 1734 schools in CO
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
20-29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
55-59%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
40
35
Kindergarten Students
44
52
Grade 1 Students
31
49
Grade 2 Students
33
54
Grade 3 Students
34
53
Grade 4 Students
43
46
Grade 5 Students
36
69
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
9%
8%
% Black
n/a
n/a
% White
86%
85%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
5%
Diversity Score
0.25
0.27
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
9%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%