Belle Creek Charter School

Summary:

Belle Creek Charter School is an elementary school serving 571 students in grades K-8 in Henderson, Colorado, a public charter school within the School District 27J, which is ranked 82 out of 116 districts in the state.

While Belle Creek Charter School has a diverse student population, with a majority of Hispanic students (64.45%), its academic performance on standardized tests lags behind state and district averages. The school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts (25.7%) and Math (25.6%) are significantly lower than the state averages of 44.1% and 34.2%, respectively. This is particularly evident in 4th grade English Language Arts, where only 9.1% of students are proficient, compared to the state average of 42%. However, the school's 5th grade science proficiency rate of 32.1% is higher than the School District 27J average of 25.6%, though still below the state average of 37.9%.

When compared to nearby schools, such as Brantner Elementary and Glacier Peak Elementary, which are within the same district and the neighboring Adams 12 Five Star Schools district, Belle Creek Charter School generally underperforms on standardized assessments. This suggests that the school's challenges may be unique to its own operations, rather than a district-wide issue. Additionally, the school's statewide ranking has steadily declined over the past several years, from 401 out of 917 Colorado elementary schools in 2017-2018 to 616 out of 943 in 2023-2024, indicating a concerning trend in its academic performance.


Detail:

Public, Charter K-8

 9290 East 107th Avenue
       Henderson, CO  80640-8964


(303) 468-0160

District: School District 27J

SchoolDigger Rank:
616th of 943 Colorado Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,575 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  18.0 Help
Number of students:  571

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
64.4%
White:
24.5%
Two or more races:
5.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  49.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Belle Creek Charter School ranks worse than 65.3% of elementary schools in Colorado. It also ranks 8th among 17 ranked elementary schools in the School District 27J. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 29.61. (See more...)
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Compare Details Belle Creek Charter School ranks worse than 75.7% of middle schools in Colorado. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 20.47. (See more...)
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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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
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Compare Details Belle Creek Charter School has the largest elementary school student body size in the School District 27J.  (See more...)
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Belle Creek Charter School is $10,575. 14 elementary schools in the School District 27J spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Belle Creek Charter School:

SchoolDigger ranks Belle Creek Charter School 616th of 943 Colorado public elementary schools. (See Belle Creek Charter School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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SchoolDigger ranks Belle Creek Charter School 367th of 485 Colorado public middle schools. (See Belle Creek Charter School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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School District 27J:

SchoolDigger ranks School District 27J 82nd of 116 Colorado school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Belle Creek Charter School

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Belle Creek Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 11.55 721st 808 10.8%
2005 20.68 678th 823 17.6%
2006 20.18 684th 829 17.5%
2007 33.38 614th 852 27.9%
2008 28.36 647th 849 23.8%
2009 43.01 557th 872 36.1%
2010 42.23 578th 925 37.5%
2011 41.68 591st 935 36.8%
2012 36.89 633rd 935 32.3%
2013 41.47 592nd 954 37.9%
2014 38.84 621st 962 35.4%
2015 31.03 614th 938 34.5%
2016 30.89 600th 914 34.4%
2017 32.57 602nd 929 35.2%
2018 51.89 401st 917 56.3%
2019 39.98 544th 965 43.6%
2021 25.28 567th 710 20.1%
2022 34.77 571st 921 38.0%
2023 22.11 707th 933 24.2%
2024 29.61 616th 943 34.7%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Belle Creek Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.55 116th 308 62.3%
2019 40.51 200th 332 39.8%
2021 42.11 49th 75 34.7%
2022 32.63 136th 203 33.0%
2023 29.66 205th 265 22.6%
2024 47.96 181st 365 50.4%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Belle Creek Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.29 371st 690 46.2%
2019 42.81 402nd 758 47.0%
2021 20.45 318th 351 9.4%
2022 27.53 434th 595 27.1%
2023 10.40 600th 642 6.5%
2024 29.92 476th 684 30.4%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Belle Creek Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.40 413th 693 40.4%
2019 32.44 495th 764 35.2%
2021 19.78 318th 352 9.7%
2022 25.64 429th 594 27.8%
2023 21.60 505th 649 22.2%
2024 22.99 506th 683 25.9%
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Rank History for elementary school Hispanic students at Belle Creek Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.79 44th 172 74.4%
2019 58.97 88th 270 67.4%
2021 44.74 20th 30 33.3%
2022 59.08 46th 153 69.9%
2023 36.73 125th 197 36.5%
2024 44.91 123rd 242 49.2%
See the entire list of Best Colorado Elementary Schools for Hispanic Students!

Rank History for elementary school White students at Belle Creek Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 20.73 499th 596 16.3%
2023 15.60 479th 525 8.8%
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Data source: test scores: Colorado Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Belle Creek Charter School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Belle Creek Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 7.67 314th 336 6.5%
2005 17.13 299th 340 12.1%
2006 19.58 295th 346 14.7%
2007 40.56 236th 360 34.4%
2008 18.90 310th 362 14.4%
2009 28.06 291st 377 22.8%
2010 47.69 227th 409 44.5%
2011 56.69 194th 422 54.0%
2012 49.01 228th 425 46.4%
2013 40.32 285th 454 37.2%
2014 42.35 269th 461 41.6%
2015 42.01 234th 436 46.3%
2016 57.04 146th 400 63.5%
2017 63.70 121st 424 71.5%
2018 60.35 139th 418 66.7%
2019 47.93 224th 458 51.1%
2021 43.37 188th 369 49.1%
2022 51.74 190th 448 57.6%
2023 29.01 319th 480 33.5%
2024 20.47 367th 485 24.3%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Belle Creek Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 45.90 117th 240 51.3%
2022 58.90 54th 197 72.6%
2023 39.85 131st 241 45.6%
2024 41.35 129th 244 47.1%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Belle Creek Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.25 123rd 315 61.0%
2019 46.27 178th 352 49.4%
2021 42.75 136th 254 46.5%
2022 50.44 144th 326 55.8%
2023 24.24 255th 363 29.8%
2024 28.32 237th 350 32.3%
See the entire list of Best Colorado Elementary Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for middle school Male students at Belle Creek Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.17 94th 317 70.3%
2019 52.59 141st 343 58.9%
2023 27.00 240th 356 32.6%
2024 24.82 257th 357 28.0%
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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at Belle Creek Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 79.01 24th 165 85.5%
2019 65.15 61st 220 72.3%
2022 65.38 39th 169 76.9%
2023 38.27 116th 198 41.4%
2024 32.05 128th 199 35.7%
See the entire list of Best Colorado Elementary Schools for Hispanic Students!

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.

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Reviews:
by a parent
Thursday, March 19, 2015

Open Quote This school has gone way down hill. Teacher turn over rate is very high due to administrative policies that do not follow the First comes learning way of thinking. Test scores are low and staff is more worried about uniform violations than education. Close Quote


by a parent
Saturday, March 19, 2011

Open Quote This school is amazing! The staff work with and mold students to achieving their best! The middle school CSAP scores have shown so much growth and they have the top scores in the district! This is not just school, but a family. Close Quote


by a parent
Thursday, December 2, 2010

Open Quote Our son has attended BC Charter since Kindergarten and is now in Second grade. He has thrived and the teachers have been very communicative with us. His first grade teacher was a bit of a dissapointment but even with her challenges, he still enjoyed learning and advanced his skills in all areas. We are very pleased as it is our neighborhood school. Close Quote


by a parent
Monday, October 26, 2009

Open Quote I was hesitant to place my son in Belle Creek Charter because of the rating. I am happy to report, I am very pleased so far. Overall, we are happy with parent-teacher communication, level of education and extra curricular activities. I would recommend giving Belle Creek Charter a chance. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Belle Creek Charter School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2004 211 16 17 123 7 n/a n/a 0 374
2005 294 20 15 179 7 n/a n/a 0 515
2006 379 11 19 210 12 n/a n/a 0 631
2007 396 17 16 205 14 n/a n/a 0 648
2008 365 21 23 232 9 n/a n/a 0 650
2009 362 25 21 265 8 n/a n/a 0 681
2010 350 29 17 265 14 n/a n/a 0 675
2011 349 16 9 273 5 2 14 0 668
2012 358 22 10 284 6 2 17 0 699
2013 333 16 13 310 4 2 18 0 696
2014 324 14 11 316 2 2 22 0 691
2015 341 17 10 307 2 1 21 0 699
2016 319 15 14 331 1 2 25 0 707
2017 280 20 12 319 2 0 21 0 654
2018 269 22 15 334 0 0 22 0 662
2019 260 14 13 370 0 0 28 0 685
2020 246 12 12 391 1 0 27 0 689
2021 197 10 12 385 0 0 30 0 634
2022 175 10 11 370 4 1 29 0 600
2023 140 11 16 368 3 1 32 0 571

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 Belle Creek Charter School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2004 374 29.9 12.5 25.9
2005 515 33.1 15.6 26.4
2006 631 36.9 17.1 27.3
2007 648 46.9 13.8 20.2
2008 650 38.0 17.1 27.5
2009 681 39.1 17.4 31.1
2010 675 38.2 17.6 33.6
2011 668 38.8 17.2 34.7
2012 699 45.2 15.4 32
2013 696 38.0 18.3 30.6
2014 691 35.0 19.7 42.7
2015 699 38.0 18.3 40.8
2016 707 33.0 21.4 36.5
2017 654 16.7 39.0 37.3
2018 662 14.7 44.8 44.3
2019 685 14.4 47.3 40.9
2020 689 15.1 45.3 43.7
2021 634 21.4 29.5 32.5
2022 600 12.2 49.0 30.3
2023 571 31.5 18.0 49.9

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 Belle Creek Charter School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2004 374 29.9 12.5 25.9
2005 515 33.1 15.6 26.4
2006 631 36.9 17.1 27.3
2007 648 46.9 13.8 20.2
2008 650 38.0 17.1 27.5
2009 681 39.1 17.4 31.1
2010 675 38.2 17.6 33.6
2011 668 38.8 17.2 34.7
2012 699 45.2 15.4 32
2013 696 38.0 18.3 30.6
2014 691 35.0 19.7 42.7
2015 699 38.0 18.3 40.8
2016 707 33.0 21.4 36.5
2017 654 16.7 39.0 37.3
2018 662 14.7 44.8 44.3
2019 685 14.4 47.3 40.9
2020 689 15.1 45.3 43.7
2021 634 21.4 29.5 32.5
2022 600 12.2 49.0 30.3
2023 571 31.5 18.0 49.9

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 Belle Creek Charter School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $7,757
2020 $8,401
2021 $9,513
2022 $10,220
2023 $10,575

Data source: Colorado Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Belle Creek Charter School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 544th of 965 Elementary schoolsRanks 707th of 933 Elementary schools
 19.4%
Ranks 224th of 458 Middle schoolsRanks 319th of 480 Middle schools
 17.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Belle Creek Charter School)26.522.4
 4.1%
   3rd Grade Math (School District 27J)4033.8
 6.2%
   3rd Grade Math (Colorado)4140.4
 0.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Belle Creek Charter School)27.524.6
 2.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (School District 27J)41.437.3
 4.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)4843.8
 4.2%
4th Grade Math (Belle Creek Charter School)31.622
 9.6%
   4th Grade Math (School District 27J)28.924.6
 4.3%
   4th Grade Math (Colorado)33.632.7
 0.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Belle Creek Charter School)5023.8
 26.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (School District 27J)45.337
 8.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)48.447.8
 0.6%
5th Grade Math (Belle Creek Charter School)43.927
 16.9%
   5th Grade Math (School District 27J)34.129.1
 5%
   5th Grade Math (Colorado)35.736.5
 0.8%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Belle Creek Charter School)34.232.8
 1.4%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (School District 27J)34.528.2
 6.3%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)43.643.4
 0.2%
6th Grade Math (Belle Creek Charter School)34.227.3
 6.9%
   6th Grade Math (School District 27J)22.915.6
 7.3%
   6th Grade Math (Colorado)29.528.2
 1.3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Belle Creek Charter School)53.340.4
 12.9%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (School District 27J)33.626.7
 6.9%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)46.942.4
 4.5%
All Grades English Language Arts (Belle Creek Charter School)37.824.5
 13.3%
   All Grades English Language Arts (School District 27J)38.232
 6.2%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Colorado)45.843.7
 2.1%
All Grades Math (Belle Creek Charter School)33.222.6
 10.6%
   All Grades Math (School District 27J)2822.6
 5.4%
   All Grades Math (Colorado)34.732.9
 1.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students685571
 16.6%
African American1411
 21.4%
American Indian03
Asian1316
 23.1%
Hispanic370368
 0.5%
Pacific Islander01
White260140
 46.2%
Two or More Races2832
 14.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients40.9%49.9%
 9%


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Belle Creek Charter School ranks 616th of 943 Colorado elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 571 students attended Belle Creek Charter School.

Students at Belle Creek Charter School are 64% Hispanic, 25% White, 6% Two or more races, 3% Asian, 2% African American.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Colorado Department of Education.

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