Serving 595 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Sand Creek International School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 17% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 595 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 84%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 41% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Sand Creek Elementary School serves the northeast part of Colorado Springs, CO, covering an attendance area of approximately 0.5 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 5-10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest distance from the school to the zone's edge being about 0.8 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sand Creek International School's student population of 595 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
595 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2005
School Calendar
School Rankings
Sand Creek International School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sand Creek International School is 0.57, 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
#1107 out of 1748 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
33%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
62%
37%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Black
13%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
White
16%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)30.3%
33.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
39%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
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 Sand Creek International School's ranking?
Sand Creek International School is ranked #1107 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Sand Creek International School often compared to?
Sand Creek International Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Panorama Middle School, Wildflower Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
17% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Sand Creek International School?
595 students attend Sand Creek International School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Sand Creek International School students are Hispanic, 16% of students are White, 13% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sand Creek International School?
Sand Creek International School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Sand Creek International School offer ?
Sand Creek International School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Sand Creek International School part of?
Sand Creek International School is part of Harrison School District No. 2 In The County Of El Paso An.
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