Serving 371 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Brush Creek Elementary School ranks in the top 50% 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 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 371 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Brush Creek Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Brush Creek Elementary School's student population of 371 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
371 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Brush Creek Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Brush Creek Elementary School is 0.28, 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
#639 out of 1779 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
14%
35%
Black
n/a
5%
White
84%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Brush Creek Elementary School's ranking?
Brush Creek Elementary School is ranked #639 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Brush Creek Elementary School often compared to?
Brush Creek Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Eagle Valley 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 32% CO state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Brush Creek Elementary School?
371 students attend Brush Creek Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Brush Creek Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Brush Creek Elementary School?
Brush Creek Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What grades does Brush Creek Elementary School offer ?
Brush Creek Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Brush Creek Elementary School part of?
Brush Creek Elementary School is part of Eagle County School District No. Re 50.
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