Ranch Creek Elementary School
Ranch Creek Elementary School serves 641 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Ranch Creek Elementary School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 56% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 35%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 44%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Ranch Creek Elementary School places 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%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
School Overview
Ranch Creek Elementary School's student population of 641 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
Total Students | 641 students |
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Gender % |
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Total Classroom Teachers | 35 teachers |
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Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
Ranch Creek Elementary School is ranked within the top 20% of all 1,768 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Ranch Creek Elementary School is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CO) |
Overall Testing Rank | #272 out of 1768 schools (Top 20%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 56% | 35% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 57% | 44% |
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Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 17:1 |
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American Indian | n/a | 1% |
Asian | 4% | 3% |
Hispanic | 16% | 34% |
Black | 3% | 5% |
White | 68% | 53% |
Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
Two or more races | 9% | 4% |
All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.51 | 0.60 |
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Eligible for Free Lunch | 6% | 34% |
Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 8% |
School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
School District Name | Academy School District No. 20 In The County Of El Paso An School District |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CO Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Ranch Creek Elementary School is Liberty High School (0.9 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Timberview Middle School (0.9 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Chinook Trail Elementary School (0.9 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Colorado Springs Chinook Trail Elementary School Math: 65% | Reading: 70%Rank:10/Top 5% Grades: K-5 | 1,008 student10
0.9 miles
11795 Grand Lawn Circle
Colorado Springs, CO 80924
(719) 234-5700 0.9 K-5 1,008 - Colorado Springs Liberty High School Math: 46% | Reading: 54%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: 9-12 | 1,650 student10
0.9 miles
8720 Scarborough Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80920
(719) 234-2200 0.9 9-12 1,650 - Colorado Springs Timberview Middle School Math: 47% | Reading: 61%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: 6-8 | 1,156 student10
0.9 miles
8680 Scarborough Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80920
(719) 234-3600 0.9 6-8 1,156 - Colorado Springs Prairie Hills Elementary School Math: 42% | Reading: 51%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: K-5 | 436 students10
1.1 miles
8025 Telegraph Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80920
(719) 234-5100 1.1 K-5 436 - Colorado Springs Explorer Elementary School Math: 56% | Reading: 58%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: PK-5 | 506 students10
1.4 miles
4190 Bardot Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80920
(719) 234-4400 1.4 PK-5 506
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