West Jefferson Elementary School vs. Elk Creek Elementary School
Should you attend West Jefferson Elementary School or Elk Creek 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
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
n/a
Overview
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).
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).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
260 students
324 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
19 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#285 out of 1779 schools in CO
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#541 out of 1779 schools in CO
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
35-39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
55-59%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
55
38
Kindergarten Students
23
31
Grade 1 Students
32
48
Grade 2 Students
43
52
Grade 3 Students
33
47
Grade 4 Students
33
59
Grade 5 Students
41
49
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
2%
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
13%
9%
% Black
n/a
n/a
% White
82%
81%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
7%
Diversity Score
0.31
0.33
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
17%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
