Elk Creek Elementary School vs. West Jefferson Elementary School
Should you attend Elk Creek Elementary School or West Jefferson 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
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West Jefferson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Overview
Serving 323 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Elk Creek Elementary School ranks in the top 30% 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 40-44% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). 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 16:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 252 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 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). 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 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
323 students
252 students
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
17 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#419 out of 1748 schools in CO
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#217 out of 1748 schools in CO
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
65-69%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
55-59%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
34
62
Kindergarten Students
40
38
Grade 1 Students
36
19
Grade 2 Students
48
31
Grade 3 Students
48
40
Grade 4 Students
55
30
Grade 5 Students
62
32
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
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% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
8%
10%
% Black
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n/a
% White
83%
83%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
6%
Diversity Score
0.30
0.30
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
19%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%