Serving 79 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Coal Creek Canyon K-8 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 was 35-39% (which was higher than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 55-59% (which was higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 was lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Top Rankings
Coal Creek Canyon K-8 Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
79 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#541 out of 1779 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≥50%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
4%
36%
Black
n/a
5%
White
94%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Coal Creek Canyon K-8 Elementary School's ranking?
Coal Creek Canyon K-8 Elementary School is ranked #541 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Coal Creek Canyon K-8 Elementary School?
79 students attend Coal Creek Canyon K-8 Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Coal Creek Canyon K-8 Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Coal Creek Canyon K-8 Elementary School?
Coal Creek Canyon K-8 Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Coal Creek Canyon K-8 Elementary School offer ?
Coal Creek Canyon K-8 Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Coal Creek Canyon K-8 Elementary School part of?
Coal Creek Canyon K-8 Elementary School is part of Jefferson County School District No. R-1.
In what neighborhood is Coal Creek Canyon K-8 Elementary School located?
Coal Creek Canyon K-8 Elementary School is located in the Coal Creek Canyon neighborhood of Golden, CO.
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