Serving 557 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Sand Creek International School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 557 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 84%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 41% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sand Creek International School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Sand Creek International School's student population of 557 students has grown by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
557 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Sand Creek International School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sand Creek International School is 0.60, 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
#1080 out of 1779 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
60%
35%
Black
13%
5%
White
16%
51%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sand Creek International School's ranking?
Sand Creek International School is ranked #1080 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Sand Creek International School often compared to?
Sand Creek International Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Wildflower Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Sand Creek International School?
557 students attend Sand Creek International School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Sand Creek International School students are Hispanic, 16% of students are White, 13% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sand Creek International School?
Sand Creek International School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What grades does Sand Creek International School offer ?
Sand Creek International School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Sand Creek International School part of?
Sand Creek International School is part of Harrison School District No. 2 In The County Of El Paso An.
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