Serving 512 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Side Creek Elementary 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 15% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 22% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 512 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 80%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Side Creek Elementary School serves the southwest part of Aurora, CO, encompassing an area of approximately 1.5 square miles, where families typically have a drive of 5-10 minutes to reach the school. The average distance from the school to the edge of the attendance zone is about 0.8 miles, with the furthest edge located 1.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Side Creek Elementary School's student population of 512 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
512 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1987
School Calendar
School Rankings
Side Creek Elementary 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 Side Creek Elementary School is 0.75, which is more 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
#1457 out of 1748 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
33%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
15:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
6%
3%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
40%
37%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
17%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
20%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
15%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)39.1%
33.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
39%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Purple and White
School Mascot
Wolverine
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Side Creek Elementary School's ranking?
Side Creek Elementary School is ranked #1457 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Side Creek Elementary School often compared to?
Side Creek Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Coyote Hills Elementary School, Aurora Frontier K-8 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 22% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Side Creek Elementary School?
512 students attend Side Creek Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Side Creek Elementary School students are Hispanic, 20% of students are White, 17% of students are Black, 15% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Side Creek Elementary School?
Side Creek Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Side Creek Elementary School offer ?
Side Creek Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Side Creek Elementary School part of?
Side Creek Elementary School is part of Aurora Joint District No. 28 Of The Counties Of Adams And A.
In what neighborhood is Side Creek Elementary School located?
Side Creek Elementary School is located in the Sterling Hills neighborhood of Aurora, CO.
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