Serving 324 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Elk Creek Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 324 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 19%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
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Elk Creek Elementary School's student population of 324 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
324 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
School Calendar
Elk Creek Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Elk Creek Elementary School is 0.33, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#419 out of 1748 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
9%
36%
Black
n/a
5%
White
81%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
<Â鶹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions What is Elk Creek Elementary School's ranking?
Elk Creek Elementary School is ranked #419 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Elk Creek Elementary School often compared to?
Elk Creek Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Deer Creek Elementary School, West Jefferson Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% 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 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Elk Creek Elementary School?
324 students attend Elk Creek Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Elk Creek Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Elk Creek Elementary School?
Elk Creek Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Elk Creek Elementary School offer ?
Elk Creek Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Elk Creek Elementary School part of?
Elk Creek Elementary School is part of Jefferson County School District No. R-1.
In what neighborhood is Elk Creek Elementary School located?
Elk Creek Elementary School is located in the Pine Junction Area neighborhood of Pine, CO.
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