Serving 565 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Silver 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 59% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% 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: 565 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 59% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 64% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
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Silver Creek Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
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Silver Creek Elementary School's student population of 565 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
565 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Students by Grade
Silver Creek Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Silver Creek Elementary School is 0.55, 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
#191 out of 1779 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
6%
3%
Hispanic
23%
35%
Black
1%
5%
White
63%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
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Silver Creek Elementary School is ranked #191 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Silver Creek Elementary School often compared to?
Silver Creek Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hulstrom Options K-8 School, Prairie Hills Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Silver Creek Elementary School?
565 students attend Silver Creek Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Silver Creek Elementary School students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Silver Creek Elementary School?
Silver Creek Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What grades does Silver Creek Elementary School offer ?
Silver Creek Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Silver Creek Elementary School part of?
Silver Creek Elementary School is part of Adams 12 Five Star Schools School District.
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I 100% recommend it. Great School, Teachers, Assistant Principle and Principle. The total team atmosphere and making corrections where needed quickly.
Review Silver Creek Elementary School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
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