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 324 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 17:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 260 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 equal to the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
324 students
260 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
17 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
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
38
55
Kindergarten Students
31
23
Grade 1 Students
48
32
Grade 2 Students
52
43
Grade 3 Students
47
33
Grade 4 Students
59
33
Grade 5 Students
49
41
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
2%
n/a
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
9%
13%
% Black
n/a
n/a
% White
81%
82%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
4%
Diversity Score
0.33
0.31
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
21%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
