Second Creek Elementary School

Summary:

Second Creek Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Commerce City, Colorado, serving 678 students from pre-kindergarten to 5th grade. The school is part of the School District 27J, which is ranked 82 out of 116 school districts in Colorado and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Second Creek Elementary faces significant challenges, with a student population that is 59.88% Hispanic (compared to a state average of 30-35%) and only 23.45% White. The school consistently underperforms on state assessments, with only 32.5% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 24.6% in Math, compared to state averages of 44.1% and 34.2%, respectively. The school struggles to support the academic achievement of specific student subgroups, such as Hispanic, English Language Learner, and low-income students. As a result, Second Creek Elementary has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Colorado elementary schools, with a 1- or 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

When compared to other elementary schools in the same district, such as Reunion Elementary and Landmark Academy at Reunion, Second Creek Elementary significantly underperforms academically. The school's challenges are likely exacerbated by its high percentage of students (around 48%) who qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 9950 Laredo Drive
       Commerce City, CO  80022-9268


(720) 685-7550

District: School District 27J

SchoolDigger Rank:
650th of 943 Colorado Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,955 Help


Students who attend Second Creek Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Otho E Stuart Middle School
High:    Prairie View High School

Student/teacher ratio:  18.3 Help
Number of students:  678

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
59.9%
White:
23.5%
African American:
6.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  48.2% Help


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Compare Details Second Creek Elementary School ranks worse than 68.9% of elementary schools in Colorado. It also ranks 9th 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 27.2. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high 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 Second Creek Elementary 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 Second Creek Elementary School is $11,955, which is the 9th highest among 17 elementary schools in the School District 27J.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Second Creek Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Second Creek Elementary School 650th of 943 Colorado public elementary schools. (See Second Creek Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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White students:


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 Second Creek Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Second Creek Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 39.78 525th 808 35.0%
2005 42.69 521st 823 36.7%
2006 39.79 530th 829 36.1%
2007 33.63 611th 852 28.3%
2008 33.59 612th 849 27.9%
2009 28.49 676th 872 22.5%
2010 39.70 608th 925 34.3%
2011 33.25 670th 935 28.3%
2012 42.91 582nd 935 37.8%
2013 52.33 489th 954 48.7%
2014 48.74 511th 962 46.9%
2015 36.28 561st 938 40.2%
2016 40.87 499th 914 45.4%
2017 51.70 402nd 929 56.7%
2018 48.43 429th 917 53.2%
2019 48.06 467th 965 51.6%
2021 15.47 632nd 710 11.0%
2022 28.14 636th 921 30.9%
2023 20.11 731st 933 21.7%
2024 27.20 650th 943 31.1%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Second Creek Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 23.48 16th 19 15.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Second Creek Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.15 104th 308 66.2%
2019 60.96 103rd 332 69.0%
2022 31.26 143rd 203 29.6%
2023 30.01 203rd 265 23.4%
2024 30.48 264th 365 27.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Second Creek Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.60 348th 690 49.6%
2019 41.47 414th 758 45.4%
2022 19.31 489th 595 17.8%
2023 12.94 577th 642 10.1%
2024 13.89 602nd 684 12.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Second Creek Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.23 424th 693 38.8%
2019 43.03 403rd 764 47.3%
2022 22.73 452nd 594 23.9%
2023 15.64 560th 649 13.7%
2024 28.01 468th 683 31.5%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Second Creek Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.73 59th 172 65.7%
2019 57.78 90th 270 66.7%
2022 39.17 82nd 153 46.4%
2023 23.98 160th 197 18.8%
2024 40.63 139th 242 42.6%
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Rank History for White students at Second Creek Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 51.23 283rd 596 52.5%
2021 5.73 284th 288 1.4%
2022 21.96 387th 454 14.8%
2023 18.07 468th 525 10.9%
2024 35.50 366th 539 32.1%
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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.

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Enrollment information for Second Creek Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2004 202 14 7 97 1 n/a n/a 0 321
2005 377 42 27 211 3 n/a n/a 0 660
2006 449 56 68 295 7 n/a n/a 0 875
2007 444 48 57 295 3 n/a n/a 0 847
2008 373 65 56 269 4 n/a n/a 0 767
2009 313 46 34 231 7 n/a n/a 0 631
2010 301 38 35 200 5 n/a n/a 0 579
2011 258 32 17 232 4 1 32 0 576
2012 281 24 31 265 2 0 36 0 639
2013 302 31 38 274 2 0 33 0 680
2014 328 27 35 270 2 0 32 0 694
2015 339 30 36 242 2 1 36 0 686
2016 349 26 40 276 1 1 36 0 729
2017 308 26 41 273 0 1 32 0 681
2018 258 25 27 290 1 3 27 0 631
2019 248 26 26 317 0 5 32 0 654
2020 257 54 32 366 0 4 37 0 750
2021 235 43 30 407 2 3 33 0 753
2022 229 53 33 511 2 4 37 0 869
2023 159 42 34 406 4 4 29 0 678

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 Second Creek Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2004 321 17.4 18.4 15.9
2005 660 32.5 20.3 14.1
2006 875 41.7 21.0 18.7
2007 847 39.0 21.7 24.2
2008 767 36.8 20.8 28.7
2009 631 31.1 20.3 29.5
2010 579 26.9 21.4 31.1
2011 576 24.4 23.5 33.5
2012 639 27.5 23.2 30
2013 680 27.4 24.7 30
2014 694 31.4 22.0 35.9
2015 686 33.0 20.7 35.9
2016 729 33.0 22.0 31
2017 681 36.7 18.5 33.8
2018 631 34.1 18.4 37.7
2019 654 30.1 21.6 38.4
2020 750 32.2 23.2 45.7
2021 753 34.0 22.1 36.8
2022 869 49.5 17.5 36.9
2023 678 37.0 18.3 48.2

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 Second Creek Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2004 321 17.4 18.4 15.9
2005 660 32.5 20.3 14.1
2006 875 41.7 21.0 18.7
2007 847 39.0 21.7 24.2
2008 767 36.8 20.8 28.7
2009 631 31.1 20.3 29.5
2010 579 26.9 21.4 31.1
2011 576 24.4 23.5 33.5
2012 639 27.5 23.2 30
2013 680 27.4 24.7 30
2014 694 31.4 22.0 35.9
2015 686 33.0 20.7 35.9
2016 729 33.0 22.0 31
2017 681 36.7 18.5 33.8
2018 631 34.1 18.4 37.7
2019 654 30.1 21.6 38.4
2020 750 32.2 23.2 45.7
2021 753 34.0 22.1 36.8
2022 869 49.5 17.5 36.9
2023 678 37.0 18.3 48.2

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 Second Creek Elementary School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $9,083
2020 $9,214
2021 $10,088
2022 $9,567
2023 $11,955

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Second Creek Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 467th of 965 Elementary schoolsRanks 731st of 933 Elementary schools
 30%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Second Creek Elementary School)28.622.1
 6.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (School District 27J)39.430.5
 8.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)41.339.9
 1.4%
3rd Grade Math (Second Creek Elementary School)36.725
 11.7%
   3rd Grade Math (School District 27J)4033.8
 6.2%
   3rd Grade Math (Colorado)4140.4
 0.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Second Creek Elementary School)36.329.7
 6.6%
   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 (Second Creek Elementary School)24.124
 0.1%
   4th Grade Math (School District 27J)28.924.6
 4.3%
   4th Grade Math (Colorado)33.632.7
 0.9%
5th Grade Science (Second Creek Elementary School)4318.2
 24.8%
   5th Grade Science (School District 27J)29.524.1
 5.4%
   5th Grade Science (Colorado)35.933.9
 2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Second Creek Elementary School)60.726.8
 33.9%
   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 (Second Creek Elementary School)48.618.8
 29.8%
   5th Grade Math (School District 27J)34.129.1
 5%
   5th Grade Math (Colorado)35.736.5
 0.8%
All Grades English Language Arts (Second Creek Elementary School)42.126.2
 15.9%
   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 (Second Creek Elementary School)36.322.5
 13.8%
   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 Students654678
 3.7%
African American2642
 61.5%
American Indian04
Asian2634
 30.8%
Hispanic317406
 28.1%
Pacific Islander54
 20%
White248159
 35.9%
Two or More Races3229
 9.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients38.4%48.2%
 9.9%


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Students who attend Second Creek Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Otho E Stuart Middle School
High : Prairie View High School

Second Creek Elementary School ranks 650th of 943 Colorado elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Second Creek Elementary School are 60% Hispanic, 23% White, 6% African American, 5% Asian, 4% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 678 students attended Second Creek Elementary School.


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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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