Serving 570 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Sage Canyon Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 41% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is equal to the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 570 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 23%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 41% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
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Sage Canyon Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
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Sage Canyon Elementary School's student population of 570 students has declined by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has declined by 19% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
570 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Students by Grade
Sage Canyon Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sage Canyon Elementary School is 0.39, 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
#719 out of 1779 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
13%
35%
Black
2%
5%
White
77%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
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Sage Canyon Elementary School is ranked #719 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Sage Canyon Elementary School often compared to?
Sage Canyon Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Flagstone Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
41% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Sage Canyon Elementary School?
570 students attend Sage Canyon Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Sage Canyon Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sage Canyon Elementary School?
Sage Canyon Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What grades does Sage Canyon Elementary School offer ?
Sage Canyon Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Sage Canyon Elementary School part of?
Sage Canyon Elementary School is part of Douglas County School District No. Re 1.
In what neighborhood is Sage Canyon Elementary School located?
Sage Canyon Elementary School is located in the Terrain neighborhood of Castle Rock, CO.
School Reviews麻豆果冻传媒>5 4/18/2022This is an excellent school that stands far above other Douglas County Schools. From the administration to the teachers, this is a healthy place for your kids.2 2/11/2020This school is great I don't know why this obvious student is posting a 2 star review2 9/20/2013Sage Canyon is beautiful and has an excellent parent/student population. Since its opening, I have not liked the "project focused" approach to learning. I am thrilled to have new leadership in place as I feel it is long overdue. My only disappointment is that the previous leadership is at the local middle school. God help us!!!Review Sage Canyon Elementary School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
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This is an excellent school that stands far above other Douglas County Schools. From the administration to the teachers, this is a healthy place for your kids.
This school is great I don't know why this obvious student is posting a 2 star review
Sage Canyon is beautiful and has an excellent parent/student population. Since its opening, I have not liked the "project focused" approach to learning. I am thrilled to have new leadership in place as I feel it is long overdue. My only disappointment is that the previous leadership is at the local middle school. God help us!!!
Review Sage Canyon Elementary School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
- Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
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