Cactus Valley Elementary School vs. Elk Creek Elementary School
Should you attend Cactus Valley Elementary School or Elk Creek Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
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Top Rankings
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Elk Creek Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
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Attribute
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 493 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Cactus Valley 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 266 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Elk Creek Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
493 students
266 students
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
19 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1046 out of 1779 schools in CO
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#881 out of 1779 schools in CO
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
25-29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
40-44%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
57
35
Kindergarten Students
60
36
Grade 1 Students
87
36
Grade 2 Students
80
42
Grade 3 Students
68
32
Grade 4 Students
72
42
Grade 5 Students
69
43
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
43%
47%
% Black
n/a
n/a
% White
56%
48%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
3%
Diversity Score
0.51
0.55
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
