Serving 578 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Ranch 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 57% (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 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 578 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 36%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 57% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 53% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Ranch Creek Elementary's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Colorado Springs, CO, covering approximately 128.3 square miles. The typical drive to the school is between 10 to 15 minutes, with the average distance from the school to the edge of the zone being about 6 miles and the furthest edge located 12 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ranch Creek Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Ranch Creek Elementary School's student population of 578 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
578 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2007
School Calendar
School Motto
A World All Your Own
School Rankings
Ranch 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 Ranch Creek Elementary School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#319 out of 1748 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
33%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
15:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
3%
3%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
18%
37%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Black
5%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
White
64%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
10%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)15.2%
33.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
39%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Mustangs
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ranch Creek Elementary School's ranking?
Ranch Creek Elementary School is ranked #319 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Ranch Creek Elementary School often compared to?
Ranch Creek Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Chinook Trail Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
57% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Ranch Creek Elementary School?
578 students attend Ranch Creek Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Ranch Creek Elementary School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ranch Creek Elementary School?
Ranch Creek Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Ranch Creek Elementary School offer ?
Ranch Creek Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Ranch Creek Elementary School part of?
Ranch Creek Elementary School is part of Academy School District No. 20 In The County Of El Paso An.
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