Elk Creek Elementary School vs. West Jefferson Elementary School
Should you attend Elk Creek Elementary School or West Jefferson 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
School
Top Rankings
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West Jefferson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Overview
Serving 337 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 35-39% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 32%). 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 16:1 is equal to the Colorado state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 269 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, West Jefferson 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 50-54% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 32%). 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 15:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
337 students
269 students
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
18 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#541 out of 1779 schools in CO
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#285 out of 1779 schools in CO
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
50-54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
55-59%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
34
41
Kindergarten Students
46
36
Grade 1 Students
52
44
Grade 2 Students
47
30
Grade 3 Students
62
35
Grade 4 Students
52
41
Grade 5 Students
44
42
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
2%
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% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
9%
9%
% Black
n/a
n/a
% White
82%
85%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
5%
Diversity Score
0.32
0.27
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
15%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
