Serving 473 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Cotton Creek Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 52% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% 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: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 473 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 40%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 52% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 59% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cotton Creek Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Cotton Creek Elementary School's student population of 473 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
473 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Cotton Creek Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cotton Creek Elementary School is 0.57, 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
#279 out of 1779 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
4%
3%
Hispanic
26%
35%
Black
2%
5%
White
60%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cotton Creek Elementary School's ranking?
Cotton Creek Elementary School is ranked #279 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Cotton Creek Elementary School often compared to?
Cotton Creek Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Academy Of Charter Schools by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
52% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Cotton Creek Elementary School?
473 students attend Cotton Creek Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Cotton Creek Elementary School students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cotton Creek Elementary School?
Cotton Creek Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What grades does Cotton Creek Elementary School offer ?
Cotton Creek Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Cotton Creek Elementary School part of?
Cotton Creek Elementary School is part of Adams 12 Five Star Schools School District.
In what neighborhood is Cotton Creek Elementary School located?
Cotton Creek Elementary School is located in the North Central Westminster neighborhood of Westminster, CO. There are 1 other public schools located in North Central Westminster.
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