Serving 512 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 15% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). 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 19:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 512 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 80%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 15% (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 512 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
512 students
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Year Founded
1987
School Calendar
School Rankings
Side Creek Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,748 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 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1457 out of 1748 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
6%
3%
Hispanic
40%
37%
Black
17%
5%
White
20%
49%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
15%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wolverine
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Side Creek Elementary School's ranking?
Side Creek Elementary School is ranked #1457 out of 1,748 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?
15% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% 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?
512 students attend Side Creek Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Side Creek Elementary School students are Hispanic, 20% of students are White, 17% of students are Black, 15% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Side Creek Elementary School?
Side Creek Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Side Creek Elementary School offer ?
Side Creek Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
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.
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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