Serving 680 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Westerly Creek Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 68% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 73% (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 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% 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: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 680 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 35%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 68% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 73% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Westerly Creek Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Westerly Creek Elementary School's student population of 680 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
680 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Westerly Creek Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Westerly Creek Elementary School is 0.55, 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
#73 out of 1779 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
3%
Hispanic
14%
35%
Black
6%
5%
White
65%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Westerly Creek Elementary School's ranking?
Westerly Creek Elementary School is ranked #73 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Westerly Creek Elementary School often compared to?
Westerly Creek Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Swigert International School, William (Bill) Roberts Ece-8 School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
68% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 73% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Westerly Creek Elementary School?
680 students attend Westerly Creek Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Westerly Creek Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Westerly Creek Elementary School?
Westerly Creek Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What grades does Westerly Creek Elementary School offer ?
Westerly Creek Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Westerly Creek Elementary School part of?
Westerly Creek Elementary School is part of School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C.
In what neighborhood is Westerly Creek Elementary School located?
Westerly Creek Elementary School is located in the Northeast neighborhood of Denver, CO. There are 40 other public schools located in Northeast.
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