Sand Creek International Elementary School
Tel:
(719) 579-3760
- Sand Creek International Elementary School serves 485 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 33% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 35%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is equal to the Colorado state average of 44%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Sand Creek International Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 17:1.
Top Placements
Sand Creek International Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Sand Creek International Elementary School's student population of 485 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 485 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 36 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Sand Creek International Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 1,768 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 13:1 has decreased from 15:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Sand Creek International Elementary School is 0.61, which is more 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 | #813 out of 1768 schools (Top 50%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 33% | 35% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 44% | 44% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 2% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 51% | 34% |
| Black | 17% | 5% |
| White | 22% | 53% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 8% | 4% |
| Diversity Score | 0.61 | 0.60 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 65% | 34% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 14% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Harrison School District No. 2 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 Sand Creek International Elementary School is Atlas Preparatory High School (1.1 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Jack Swigert Aerospace Academy (0.9 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Wildflower Elementary School (0.6 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Colorado Springs Wildflower Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 465 students
0.6 miles
1160 Keith Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80916
(719) 579-2115 0.6 PK-5 465 - Colorado Springs Roosevelt Charter Academy Charter School
Grades: K-5 | 673 students
0.8 miles
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Colorado Springs, CO 80910
(719) 637-0311 0.8 K-5 673 - Colorado Springs Jack Swigert Aerospace Academy Grades: 6-8 | 523 students
0.9 miles
4220 East Pikes Peak Ave
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
(719) 328-6900 0.9 6-8 523 - Colorado Springs Atlas Preparatory High School Charter School
Grades: 9-12 | 418 students
1.1 miles
1628 South Murray Blvd
Colorado Springs, CO 80916
(719) 358-7196 1.1 9-12 418 - Colorado Springs James Irwin Charter Elementary School Charter School
Grades: K-5 | 537 students
1.1 miles
1626 S Murray Boulevard
Colorado Springs, CO 80916
(719) 302-9000 1.1 K-5 537
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