Is Ranch Creek Elementary a good school?

Ranch Creek Elementary ranks 178 th of 943 Colorado elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Ranch Creek Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 608 students attended Ranch Creek Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Ranch Creek Elementary?

Students at Ranch Creek Elementary are 60% White, 21% Hispanic, 11% Two or more races, 5% African American, 3% Asian.

What schools do graduates of Ranch Creek Elementary attend?

Students who attend Ranch Creek Elementary usually go on to attend: Middle : Timberview Middle School High : Liberty High School

Ranch Creek Elementary

Summary:

Ranch Creek Elementary is a public elementary school in Colorado Springs, Colorado, serving 602 students in grades PK-5 and part of the highly-ranked Academy School District No. 20.

Ranch Creek Elementary consistently ranks in the top 25% of Colorado elementary schools, with a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's performance on CMAS tests is generally higher than the state and district averages, particularly in English Language Arts (ELA) and Math. In 2023-2024, Ranch Creek Elementary's ELA proficiency rates for all grades (65.5%) and 3rd grade (67%) were significantly higher than the state (44.1%) and Academy School District No. 20 (61.1%) averages. In Math, the school's proficiency rates for all grades (54.9%) and 3rd grade (61%) were also higher than the state (34.2%) and district (50.4%) averages. Additionally, Ranch Creek Elementary has a more diverse student population compared to some nearby schools, with a higher percentage of Hispanic (22.09%) and students of two or more races (9.3%).

When compared to nearby schools, such as New Summit Charter Academy, Frontier Elementary School, and Legacy Peak Elementary School, Ranch Creek Elementary consistently outperforms them in academic metrics, including CMAS proficiency rates in ELA and Math. The school's performance for specific student subgroups, such as Hispanic and White students, is also noteworthy, with its Hispanic students ranking 45th out of 242 Colorado elementary schools in ELA and its White students ranking 151st out of 539 Colorado elementary schools in ELA.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

9155 Tutt Boulevard
Colorado Springs, CO 80924-4222

(719) 234-5500

District: Academy School District No. 20

SchoolDigger Rank:
178^th of 943 Colorado Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,909

Students who attend Ranch Creek Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Timberview Middle School
High:	Liberty High School

Student/teacher ratio: 17.4

Number of students: 608

Racial breakdown:

White:

60.4%

Hispanic:

21.1%

Two or more races:

10.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 14.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Ranch Creek Elementary ranks better than 81.1% of elementary schools in Colorado. It also ranks 7^th among 21 ranked elementary schools in the Academy School District No. 20. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 78.72. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (60.4%), Hispanic (21.1%), two or more races (10.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 14.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Ranch Creek Elementary is 17.4. 19 elementary schools in the Academy School District No. 20 have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Ranch Creek Elementary employs 34.8 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Ranch Creek Elementary is $10,909. 18 elementary schools in the Academy School District No. 20 spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Ranch Creek Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Ranch Creek Elementary 178^th of 943 Colorado public elementary schools. (See Ranch Creek Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Male students:

Hispanic students:

White students:

Academy School District No. 20:

SchoolDigger ranks Academy School District No. 20 8^th of 116 Colorado school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Ranch Creek Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CO State Percentile
2010	77.73	185^th	925	80.0%
2011	71.52	268^th	935	71.3%
2012	75.60	214^th	935	77.1%
2013	76.15	211^th	954	77.9%
2014	76.71	214^th	962	77.8%
2015	71.33	232^nd	938	75.3%
2016	74.66	199^th	914	78.2%
2017	72.66	229^th	929	75.3%
2018	78.41	182^nd	917	80.2%
2019	86.18	107^th	965	88.9%
2021	74.75	198^th	710	72.1%
2022	68.12	268^th	921	70.9%
2023	77.87	182^nd	933	80.5%
2024	78.72	178^th	943	81.1%

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Rank History for Female students at Ranch Creek Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CO State Percentile
2018	76.24	131^st	690	81.0%
2019	85.58	78^th	758	89.7%
2021	67.60	129^th	351	63.2%
2022	61.38	221^st	595	62.9%
2023	65.18	199^th	642	69.0%
2024	70.10	189^th	684	72.4%

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Rank History for Male students at Ranch Creek Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CO State Percentile
2018	66.29	194^th	693	72.0%
2019	77.59	142^nd	764	81.4%
2021	62.58	158^th	352	55.1%
2022	55.52	251^st	594	57.7%
2023	72.11	166^th	649	74.4%
2024	71.19	173^rd	683	74.7%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Ranch Creek Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	66.87	50^th	197	74.6%
2024	73.15	45^th	242	81.4%

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Rank History for White students at Ranch Creek Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CO State Percentile
2018	56.26	137^th	337	59.3%
2019	59.45	219^th	596	63.3%
2021	55.07	154^th	288	46.5%
2022	47.27	254^th	454	44.1%
2023	72.63	119^th	525	77.3%
2024	68.47	151^st	539	72.0%

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Data source: test scores: Colorado Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Colorado Department of Education

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by a parent
Monday, April 18, 2016

My daughter and I LOVE Ranch Creek. They are so supportive of learning and are very responsive. Close Quote

by a parent on FaceBook
Wednesday, April 18, 2012

My son has attended preschool for two years at Ranch Creek. He has had an amazing experience with a top notch teacher in a beautiful classroom. I couldn't have been happier with his introduction to elementary school. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Ranch Creek Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2008	215	18	14	19	2	n/a	n/a	268
2009	272	20	26	30	0	n/a	n/a	348
2010	304	19	21	34	0	n/a	n/a	378
2011	331	15	9	54	1	0	22	432
2012	356	17	11	56	2	1	17	460
2013	373	21	16	60	3	1	23	497
2014	356	13	24	54	4	0	30	481
2015	390	13	20	74	3	0	35	535
2016	404	17	17	72	3	1	35	549
2017	420	17	26	77	2	1	48	591
2018	432	21	28	101	0	0	59	641
2019	367	16	21	88	1	0	47	540
2020	369	20	16	100	1	3	50	559
2021	355	16	13	97	1	0	49	531
2022	363	17	13	110	0	0	47	550
2023	381	19	13	133	0	0	56	602
2024	367	30	19	128	0	0	64	608

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Ranch Creek Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2008	268	14.7	18.2	1.9
2009	348	20.2	17.2	5.7
2010	378	21.1	17.9	6.9
2011	432	24.1	17.9	10
2012	460	25.7	17.8	11.5
2013	497	27.6	18.0	12.7
2014	481	27.4	17.5	11.6
2015	535	30.0	17.8	12
2016	549	29.0	18.9	12.8
2017	591	31.8	18.5	9.6
2018	641	35.0	18.3	10
2019	540	31.6	17.0	10
2020	559	31.8	17.5	10.6
2021	531	29.0	18.3	10.7
2022	550	33.0	16.6	5.8
2023	602	34.5	17.4	7
2024	608	34.8	17.4	14.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Ranch Creek Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2008	268	14.7	18.2	1.9
2009	348	20.2	17.2	5.7
2010	378	21.1	17.9	6.9
2011	432	24.1	17.9	10
2012	460	25.7	17.8	11.5
2013	497	27.6	18.0	12.7
2014	481	27.4	17.5	11.6
2015	535	30.0	17.8	12
2016	549	29.0	18.9	12.8
2017	591	31.8	18.5	9.6
2018	641	35.0	18.3	10
2019	540	31.6	17.0	10
2020	559	31.8	17.5	10.6
2021	531	29.0	18.3	10.7
2022	550	33.0	16.6	5.8
2023	602	34.5	17.4	7
2024	608	34.8	17.4	14.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Ranch Creek Elementary

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$9,547
2020	$9,260
2021	$9,809
2022	$10,370
2023	$10,909

Data source: Colorado Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Ranch Creek Elementary

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 107^th of 965 Elementary schools	Ranks 182^nd of 933 Elementary schools	8.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Ranch Creek Elementary)	59.2	54.3	4.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Academy School District No. 20)	54.6	50.1	4.5%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)	41.3	39.9	1.4%
3rd Grade Math (Ranch Creek Elementary)	61.8	66.7	4.9%
3rd Grade Math (Academy School District No. 20)	55.8	54.6	1.2%
3rd Grade Math (Colorado)	41	40.4	0.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Ranch Creek Elementary)	67.3	55.4	11.9%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Academy School District No. 20)	64.3	58.8	5.5%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)	48	43.8	4.2%
4th Grade Math (Ranch Creek Elementary)	56.1	51.6	4.5%
4th Grade Math (Academy School District No. 20)	50.5	48.9	1.6%
4th Grade Math (Colorado)	33.6	32.7	0.9%
5th Grade Science (Ranch Creek Elementary)	56.7	41.1	15.6%
5th Grade Science (Academy School District No. 20)	54.9	48.1	6.8%
5th Grade Science (Colorado)	35.9	33.9	2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Ranch Creek Elementary)	68.4	66.3	2.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Academy School District No. 20)	67.3	65.1	2.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)	48.4	47.8	0.6%
5th Grade Math (Ranch Creek Elementary)	58.8	52.7	6.1%
5th Grade Math (Academy School District No. 20)	51.3	53.4	2.1%
5th Grade Math (Colorado)	35.7	36.5	0.8%
All Grades English Language Arts (Ranch Creek Elementary)	65.4	58.9	6.5%
All Grades English Language Arts (Academy School District No. 20)	62	60.4	1.6%
All Grades English Language Arts (Colorado)	45.8	43.7	2.1%
All Grades Math (Ranch Creek Elementary)	58.7	56.7	2%
All Grades Math (Academy School District No. 20)	49.8	48.6	1.2%
All Grades Math (Colorado)	34.7	32.9	1.8%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	540	602	11.5%
African American	16	19	18.8%
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	21	13	38.1%
Hispanic	88	133	51.1%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	367	381	3.8%
Two or More Races	47	56	19.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	10%	7%	3%

Schools Near Ranch Creek Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				CMAS English Language Arts (2024)							CMAS Math (2024)							CMAS Science (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	CMAS English Language Arts 3rd Grade	CMAS English Language Arts 4th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts 5th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts 6th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts 7th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts 8th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts All Grades	CMAS Math 3rd Grade	CMAS Math 4th Grade	CMAS Math 5th Grade	CMAS Math 6th Grade	CMAS Math 7th Grade	CMAS Math 8th Grade	CMAS Math All Grades	CMAS Science 5th Grade	CMAS Science 8th Grade	Total
Ranch Creek Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	9155 Tutt Boulevard	Colorado Springs	80924	El Paso County	Academy School District No. 20	No	No	No	No	(719) 234-5500	608	35	17.4	14.3%	367 (60.4%)	30 (4.9%)	128 (21.1%)	19 (3.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	64 (10.5%)	78.7	178^th of 943 public elementary schools	81.1%		77.9	182^nd of 933 public elementary schools	80.5%	4	67.0	65.8	63.6				65.5	61.0	57.0	46.1				54.9	43.3		$10,909
Chinook Trail Elementary School	Public	K-5	11795 Grand Lawn Circle	Colorado Springs	80924	El Paso County	Academy School District No. 20	No	No	No	No	(719) 234-5700	630	36	17.4	13.7%	369 (58.6%)	25 (4.0%)	100 (15.9%)	60 (9.5%)	2 (0.3%)	6 (1.0%)	68 (10.8%)	87.7	101^st of 943 public elementary schools	89.3%		82.6	141^st of 933 public elementary schools	84.9%	40	71.7	62.1	68.9				67.8	69.7	56.3	63.5				63.4	56.9		$11,623
Legacy Peak Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	8701 Wolf Valley Drive	Colorado Springs	80924	El Paso County	Academy School District No. 20	No	No	No	No	(719) 234-5900	640	38	16.9	19.1%	377 (58.9%)	23 (3.6%)	123 (19.2%)	35 (5.5%)	3 (0.5%)	2 (0.3%)	77 (12.0%)	55.7	400^th of 943 public elementary schools	57.6%		50.1	431^st of 933 public elementary schools	53.8%	31	33.3	47.4	56.6				46.1	45.8	33.0	48.0				42.4	41.7		$10,820
Prairie Hills Elementary School	Public	K-5	8025 Telegraph Drive	Colorado Springs	80920	El Paso County	Academy School District No. 20	No	No	No	Yes	(719) 234-5100	348	27	13.1	39.4%	239 (68.7%)	13 (3.7%)	62 (17.8%)	3 (0.9%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	29 (8.3%)	59.2	372^nd of 943 public elementary schools	60.6%		67.8	272^nd of 933 public elementary schools	70.8%	100	40.4	58.9	59.4				54.1	54.2	46.4	34.3				43.7	31.4		$13,055
Explorer Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4190 Bardot Drive	Colorado Springs	80920	El Paso County	Academy School District No. 20	No	No	No	No	(719) 234-4400	453	26	17.2	28.5%	280 (61.8%)	13 (2.9%)	88 (19.4%)	16 (3.5%)	1 (0.2%)	5 (1.1%)	50 (11.0%)	69.1	277^th of 943 public elementary schools	70.6%		73.1	223^rd of 933 public elementary schools	76.1%	54	54.5	37.0	58.0				50.0	71.2	46.6	46.9				54.1	48.8		$12,255
Grand Peak Academy	Public, Charter	K-8	7036 Cowpoke Road	Colorado Springs	80908	El Paso County	El Paso County Colorado School District 49	Yes	No	No	No	(719) 495-7360	631	34	18.8	30.0%	366 (58.0%)	22 (3.5%)	159 (25.2%)	20 (3.2%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.6%)	60 (9.5%)	33.9	571^st of 943 public elementary schools	39.4%		28.8	615^th of 933 public elementary schools	34.1%	44	25.0	32.9	47.1	39.2	52.8	29.5	37.4	26.0	15.8	40.0	19.6	34.0	25.0	26.7	38.6	25.0	$8,543
Freedom Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	5280 Butterfield Drive	Colorado Springs	80923	El Paso County	Colorado Springs School District No. 11	No	No	No	No	(719) 228-0800	382	22	17.0	43.5%	218 (57.1%)	22 (5.8%)	84 (22.0%)	13 (3.4%)	2 (0.5%)	2 (0.5%)	41 (10.7%)	54.1	410^th of 943 public elementary schools	56.5%		53.4	403^rd of 933 public elementary schools	56.8%	7	42.0	46.3	42.6				43.6	56.0	52.7	37.7				48.2	27.9		$16,488
Frontier Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3755 Meadow Ridge Drive	Colorado Springs	80920	El Paso County	Academy School District No. 20	No	No	No	Yes	(719) 234-4600	294	24	12.2	45.2%	156 (53.1%)	12 (4.1%)	86 (29.3%)	6 (2.0%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.7%)	31 (10.5%)	37.6	545^th of 943 public elementary schools	42.2%					(n/a)	36.2	40.5	53.2				43.5	36.2	18.9	25.0				27.3	29.2		$16,551
Academy Endeavour Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3475 Hampton Park Drive	Colorado Springs	80920	El Paso County	Academy School District No. 20	No	No	No	No	(719) 234-5600	356	26	13.9	21.6%	244 (68.5%)	6 (1.7%)	73 (20.5%)	8 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	24 (6.7%)	62.9	336^th of 943 public elementary schools	64.4%		73.1	222^nd of 933 public elementary schools	76.2%	114	41.9	57.8	48.1				49.4	41.0	42.2	51.9				44.6	51.9		$13,218
Academy International Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	8550 Charity Drive	Colorado Springs	80920	El Paso County	Academy School District No. 20	No	No	No	No	(719) 234-4000	398	27	14.5	19.8%	223 (56.0%)	17 (4.3%)	56 (14.1%)	40 (10.1%)	1 (0.3%)	5 (1.3%)	56 (14.1%)	73.6	227^th of 943 public elementary schools	75.9%		75.9	199^th of 933 public elementary schools	78.7%	28	48.3	59.6	72.9				60.3	40.7	59.6	48.3				49.4	53.3		$12,339

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