Sand Creek Elementary School serves 382 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
Sand Creek Elementary School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 47%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 382 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 35%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sand Creek Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
School Overview
Sand Creek Elementary School's student population of 382 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
382 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Sand Creek Elementary School is ranked within the top 20% of all 1,734 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Sand Creek Elementary School is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#300 out of 1734 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
4%
3%
Hispanic
17%
35%
Black
2%
4%
White
65%
52%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sand Creek Elementary School's ranking?
Sand Creek Elementary School is ranked #300 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CO state average).
How many students attend Sand Creek Elementary School?
382 students attend Sand Creek Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Sand Creek Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sand Creek Elementary School?
Sand Creek Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Sand Creek Elementary School offer ?
Sand Creek Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Sand Creek Elementary School part of?
Sand Creek Elementary School is part of Douglas County School District No. Re 1.
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