Serving 292 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Running Creek Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 292 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 21%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Running Creek Elementary School's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Elizabeth, CO, encompassing approximately 161 square miles. The typical drive to the school is between 15 to 20 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 16.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Running Creek Elementary School's student population of 292 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
292 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Running Creek Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Running Creek Elementary School is 0.35, 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
#856 out of 1748 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
33%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2005–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
16%
37%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
5%
Showing 1999–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
White
79%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)25.7%
33.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
39%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Running Creek Elementary School's ranking?
Running Creek Elementary School is ranked #856 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Running Creek Elementary School often compared to?
Running Creek Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Legacy Academy, Singing Hills Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Running Creek Elementary School?
292 students attend Running Creek Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Running Creek Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Running Creek Elementary School?
Running Creek Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Running Creek Elementary School offer ?
Running Creek Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Running Creek Elementary School part of?
Running Creek Elementary School is part of Elizabeth School District.
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