Serving 501 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Side Creek Elementary 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 13% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 22% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% 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: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 501 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 81%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Side Creek Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Side Creek Elementary School's student population of 501 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
501 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Side Creek Elementary 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 Side Creek Elementary School is 0.75, which is more 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
#1496 out of 1779 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
7%
3%
Hispanic
41%
35%
Black
19%
5%
White
19%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
13%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Side Creek Elementary School's ranking?
Side Creek Elementary School is ranked #1496 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Side Creek Elementary School often compared to?
Side Creek Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Aurora Frontier K-8, Coyote Hills Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
13% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 22% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Side Creek Elementary School?
501 students attend Side Creek Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Side Creek Elementary School students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Black, 19% of students are White, 13% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Side Creek Elementary School?
Side Creek Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What grades does Side Creek Elementary School offer ?
Side Creek Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Side Creek Elementary School part of?
Side Creek Elementary School is part of Aurora Joint District No. 28 Of The Counties Of Adams And A School District.
In what neighborhood is Side Creek Elementary School located?
Side Creek Elementary School is located in the Sterling Hills neighborhood of Aurora, CO.
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