Serving 608 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Ranch Creek Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 57% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (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 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 608 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 40%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 57% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 53% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ranch Creek Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Ranch Creek Elementary School's student population of 608 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
608 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Year Founded
2007
School Calendar
School Motto
A World All Your Own
School Rankings
Ranch Creek Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ranch Creek Elementary School is 0.59, 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
#319 out of 1748 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
21%
36%
Black
5%
5%
White
60%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Academy School District No. 20 In The County Of El Paso And State Of Colorado
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Mustangs
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ranch Creek Elementary School's ranking?
Ranch Creek Elementary School is ranked #319 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Ranch Creek Elementary School often compared to?
Ranch Creek Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Chinook Trail Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
57% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Ranch Creek Elementary School?
608 students attend Ranch Creek Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Ranch Creek Elementary School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ranch Creek Elementary School?
Ranch Creek Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Ranch Creek Elementary School offer ?
Ranch Creek Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Ranch Creek Elementary School part of?
Ranch Creek Elementary School is part of Academy School District No. 20 In The County Of El Paso And State Of Colorado.
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