Three Creeks K-8

19486 West 94th Avenue
Arvada, CO 80007
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Top 20%
Serving 1,026 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Three Creeks K-8 ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 1,026 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 22%
  • : Top 20% in CO
  • : 48% (Top 30%)
  • : 61% (Top 20%)
  • : 30-34% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Three Creeks K-8 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Three Creeks K-8's student population of 1,026 students has grown by 49% over five school years.
The teacher population of 56 teachers has grown by 60% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
1,026 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
56 teachers
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School Rankings

Three Creeks K-8 ranks within the top 20% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Three Creeks K-8 is 0.38, 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.
This School
State Level (CO)
#333 out of 1779 schools
(Top 20%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Three Creeks K-8, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
48%
32%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Three Creeks K-8 and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
61%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Three Creeks K-8 and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(20-21)
30-34%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
16:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
3%
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Hispanic
12%
35%
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Black
1%
5%
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White
78%
51%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Three Creeks K-8 and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Three Creeks K-8.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Colorado.
0.38
This chart displays the diversity score of Three Creeks K-8 and the public school average diversity score of Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Three Creeks K-8 and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Three Creeks K-8 and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Three Creeks K-8's ranking?
Three Creeks K-8 is ranked #333 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Three Creeks K-8 often compared to?
Three Creeks K-8is often viewed alongside schools like Meiklejohn Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
48% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 61% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Three Creeks K-8?
1,026 students attend Three Creeks K-8.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Three Creeks K-8 students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Three Creeks K-8?
Three Creeks K-8 has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What grades does Three Creeks K-8 offer ?
Three Creeks K-8 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Three Creeks K-8 part of?
Three Creeks K-8 is part of Jefferson County School District No. R-1.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 1,026 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 22%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 48% (Top 30%)
  • : 61% (Top 20%)
  • : 30-34% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

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