Serving 643 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Second 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 23% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 643 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 76%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Second Creek Elementary School's student population of 643 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
643 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
School Calendar
First Day of School
Thu. Aug 21, 2025
School Rankings
Second 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 Second Creek Elementary School is 0.62, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1158 out of 1748 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
6%
3%
Hispanic
56%
36%
Black
7%
5%
White
24%
50%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Second Creek Elementary School's ranking?
Second Creek Elementary School is ranked #1158 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Second Creek Elementary School often compared to?
Second Creek Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Turnberry Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Second Creek Elementary School?
643 students attend Second Creek Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Second Creek Elementary School students are Hispanic, 24% of students are White, 7% of students are Black, 6% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Second Creek Elementary School?
Second Creek Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Second Creek Elementary School offer ?
Second Creek Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Second Creek Elementary School part of?
Second Creek Elementary School is part of School District 27j.
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