Serving 462 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Willow Creek Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 58% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 462 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 36%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 58% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 62% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Willow Creek Elementary School serves the southwest part of Englewood, CO, covering an area of approximately 1.6 square miles. The typical drive to the school is about 5-10 minutes, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located 1.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Willow Creek Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Willow Creek Elementary School's student population of 462 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
462 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1977
School Calendar
School Rankings
Willow Creek Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Willow Creek Elementary School is 0.55, 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
#215 out of 1748 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
33%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
8%
3%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
12%
37%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
64%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
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)13.2%
33.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
39%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Blue and Green
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Willow Creek Elementary School's ranking?
Willow Creek Elementary School is ranked #215 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Willow Creek Elementary School often compared to?
Willow Creek Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Dry Creek Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
58% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 62% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Willow Creek Elementary School?
462 students attend Willow Creek Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Willow Creek Elementary School students are White, 15% of students are Two or more races, 12% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Willow Creek Elementary School?
Willow Creek Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Willow Creek Elementary School offer ?
Willow Creek Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Willow Creek Elementary School part of?
Willow Creek Elementary School is part of Cherry Creek School District No. 5 In The County Of Arapah.
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