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Cottonwood Creek Elementary School

11200 East Orchard Avenue
Englewood, CO 80111
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 5%
Serving 544 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Cottonwood 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 67% (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 15:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 544 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 33%
  • : Top 5% in CO
  • : 67% (Top 5%)
  • : 73% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Cottonwood Creek Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:

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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Cottonwood Creek Elementary School's student population of 544 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
544 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Cottonwood 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 Cottonwood Creek Elementary School is 0.52, 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.
This School
State Level (CO)
#74 out of 1779 schools
(Top 5%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Cottonwood Creek Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
67%
32%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Cottonwood Creek Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
73%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Cottonwood Creek Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
16:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
17%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Cottonwood Creek Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
6%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Cottonwood Creek Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
1%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Cottonwood Creek Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
67%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Cottonwood Creek Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Cottonwood Creek Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Colorado.
0.52
This chart displays the diversity score of Cottonwood Creek Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
5%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Cottonwood Creek Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Cottonwood Creek Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cottonwood Creek Elementary School's ranking?
Cottonwood Creek Elementary School is ranked #74 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Cottonwood Creek Elementary School often compared to?
Cottonwood Creek Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cherry Creek Charter Academy, High Plains Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
67% 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 Cottonwood Creek Elementary School?
544 students attend Cottonwood Creek Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Cottonwood Creek Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cottonwood Creek Elementary School?
Cottonwood Creek Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What grades does Cottonwood Creek Elementary School offer ?
Cottonwood Creek Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Cottonwood Creek Elementary School part of?
Cottonwood Creek Elementary School is part of Cherry Creek School District No. 5 In The County Of Arapah.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-calendar">School Calendar

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No School ~ Thanksgiving Break ~ All Schools
November 28, 2024 (Thursday)
No School ~ Spring Break ~ All Schools
March 17, 2025 (Monday)
Last day of School ~ All Schools
May 23, 2025 (Friday)
No School Fall Break ~ All Schools
October 13, 2025 (Monday)

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 544 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 33%
  • : Top 5%
  • : 67% (Top 5%)
  • : 73% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

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