Cottonwood Creek Elementary School

Summary:

Cottonwood Creek Elementary School is a high-performing public elementary school in Englewood, Colorado, serving 544 students in grades PK-5. As part of the Cherry Creek School District No. 5, which is ranked 28th out of 116 school districts in the state, Cottonwood Creek consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in Colorado.

Cottonwood Creek's academic performance is exceptional, with proficiency rates in CMAS assessments significantly higher than district and state averages across all grades and subjects. In 2023-2024, 76.3% of Cottonwood Creek students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 48.3% in the district and 44.1% statewide. The school's math proficiency rates are also impressive, with 72.5% of students proficient or better, compared to 40.8% in the district and 34.2% statewide. Cottonwood Creek's diverse student population, with a higher percentage of Asian and multiracial students than the district and state, may contribute to its academic success.

While Cottonwood Creek's male students and Asian students perform exceptionally well, the school's gifted and talented students have a lower ranking compared to other Colorado elementary schools. Additionally, Cottonwood Creek serves a relatively affluent community, with only 5.33% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2022-2023. This high socioeconomic status may also play a role in the school's outstanding academic achievements, which include a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. Overall, Cottonwood Creek Elementary School stands out as an exceptional educational institution, providing a high-quality education to its diverse student population.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 11200 East Orchard Avenue
       Englewood, CO  80111-5700


(720) 554-3200

District: Cherry Creek School District No. 5

SchoolDigger Rank:
29th of 943 Colorado Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,921 Help


Students who attend Cottonwood Creek Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Campus Middle School
High:    Cherry Creek High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.6 Help
Number of students:  544

Racial breakdown:

White:
67.1%
Asian:
16.9%
Two or more races:
8.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  5.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Cottonwood Creek Elementary School ranks better than 96.9% of elementary schools in Colorado. It also ranks 3rd among 46 ranked elementary schools in the Cherry Creek School District No. 5. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 94.79. (See more...)
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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 Cottonwood Creek Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Cherry Creek School District No. 5.  (See more...)
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Cottonwood Creek Elementary School is $14,921. 30 elementary schools in the Cherry Creek School District No. 5 spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Cottonwood Creek Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Cottonwood Creek Elementary School 29th of 943 Colorado public elementary schools. (See Cottonwood Creek Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Cherry Creek School District No. 5:

SchoolDigger ranks Cherry Creek School District No. 5 28th of 116 Colorado school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Cottonwood Creek Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Cottonwood Creek Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 90.21 41st 808 94.9%
2005 90.90 31st 823 96.2%
2006 92.21 23rd 829 97.2%
2007 91.90 27th 852 96.8%
2008 92.19 27th 849 96.8%
2009 92.30 30th 872 96.6%
2010 92.64 29th 925 96.9%
2011 92.12 27th 935 97.1%
2012 93.06 22nd 935 97.6%
2013 93.79 22nd 954 97.7%
2014 94.26 23rd 962 97.6%
2015 96.83 19th 938 98.0%
2016 96.96 15th 914 98.4%
2017 96.71 17th 929 98.2%
2018 96.00 25th 917 97.3%
2019 91.69 56th 965 94.2%
2021 96.70 16th 710 97.7%
2022 92.74 46th 921 95.0%
2023 93.99 38th 933 95.9%
2024 94.79 29th 943 96.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Cottonwood Creek Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 94.04 20th 690 97.1%
2019 87.18 62nd 758 91.8%
2021 93.65 19th 351 94.6%
2022 85.05 65th 595 89.1%
2023 84.86 73rd 642 88.6%
2024 87.96 53rd 684 92.3%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Cottonwood Creek Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 78.28 4th 84 95.2%
2019 61.96 47th 110 57.3%
2022 49.04 15th 22 31.8%
2023 57.84 42nd 82 48.8%
2024 59.34 46th 91 49.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Cottonwood Creek Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 93.59 27th 693 96.1%
2019 89.91 47th 764 93.8%
2021 93.24 26th 352 92.6%
2022 90.04 38th 594 93.6%
2023 92.99 26th 649 96.0%
2024 93.30 29th 683 95.8%
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Rank History for Asian students at Cottonwood Creek Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 60.10 5th 11 54.5%
2022 57.39 5th 10 50.0%
2023 75.56 4th 15 73.3%
2024 64.84 6th 12 50.0%
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Rank History for White students at Cottonwood Creek Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 87.79 31st 337 90.8%
2019 76.40 105th 596 82.4%
2021 87.76 37th 288 87.2%
2022 78.27 77th 454 83.0%
2023 78.16 77th 525 85.3%
2024 80.19 71st 539 86.8%
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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 Cottonwood Creek Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 571 9 25 9 0 n/a n/a 0 614
1989 583 12 29 7 0 n/a n/a 0 631
1990 625 14 31 5 0 n/a n/a 0 675
1991 544 11 29 5 0 n/a n/a 0 589
1992 552 13 27 5 0 n/a n/a 0 597
1993 574 11 28 6 0 n/a n/a 0 619
1994 636 11 23 6 0 n/a n/a 0 676
1995 626 4 39 5 0 n/a n/a 0 674
1996 626 4 39 5 0 n/a n/a 0 674
1997 612 6 30 5 0 n/a n/a 0 653
1998 599 6 35 8 0 n/a n/a 0 648
1999 566 10 39 8 0 n/a n/a 0 623
2000 523 11 36 10 0 n/a n/a 0 580
2001 494 9 36 9 0 n/a n/a 0 548
2002 463 10 29 12 0 n/a n/a 0 514
2003 463 10 29 12 0 n/a n/a 0 514
2004 470 13 37 13 0 n/a n/a 0 533
2005 487 17 40 20 1 n/a n/a 0 565
2006 498 11 45 19 1 n/a n/a 0 574
2007 490 8 58 19 1 n/a n/a 0 576
2008 499 10 76 14 1 n/a n/a 0 600
2009 492 10 92 17 1 n/a n/a 0 612
2010 505 8 91 20 3 n/a n/a 0 627
2011 495 3 100 38 2 0 19 0 657
2012 486 3 92 35 4 0 20 0 640
2013 490 3 92 27 1 0 23 0 636
2014 472 3 94 31 1 0 23 0 624
2015 464 6 100 30 2 0 22 0 624
2016 435 3 106 31 2 0 29 0 606
2017 432 4 107 39 1 2 31 0 616
2018 446 5 106 42 1 3 33 0 636
2019 442 6 102 44 1 3 37 0 635
2020 445 9 109 48 1 3 38 0 653
2021 396 8 101 42 2 2 42 0 593
2022 403 5 90 37 2 2 38 0 577
2023 365 4 92 33 2 2 46 0 544

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 Cottonwood Creek Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 614 29.0 21.1 n/a
1989 631 27.6 22.8 0.6
1990 675 31.1 21.7 0.6
1991 589 29.6 19.8 0.3
1992 597 28.0 21.3 0.3
1993 619 31.8 19.5 0.5
1994 676 32.8 20.6 0.7
1995 674 34.6 19.5 0.9
1996 674 34.6 19.5 0.9
1997 653 35.0 18.7 0.9
1998 648 35.0 18.5 0.9
1999 623 35.9 17.4 0.6
2000 580 34.2 17.0 1
2001 548 31.5 17.4 0.4
2002 514 30.9 16.6 2.7
2003 514 30.9 16.6 2.7
2004 533 32.3 16.5 1.7
2005 565 33.4 16.9 2.3
2006 574 32.4 17.7 3.7
2007 576 32.2 17.9 3.6
2008 600 34.1 17.6 3.7
2009 612 32.9 18.6 3.6
2010 627 35.8 17.5 5.6
2011 657 35.3 18.6 4.3
2012 640 35.9 17.8 5.2
2013 636 35.7 17.7 4.1
2014 624 33.6 18.5 5
2015 624 34.0 18.3 6.4
2016 606 33.0 18.3 4.3
2017 616 32.0 19.2 4.4
2018 636 34.5 18.4 4.1
2019 635 33.6 18.8 4.4
2020 653 36.4 17.9 3.4
2021 593 35.9 16.5 5.4
2022 577 38.6 14.9 4.5
2023 544 37.0 14.6 5.3

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 Cottonwood Creek Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 614 29.0 21.1 n/a
1989 631 27.6 22.8 0.6
1990 675 31.1 21.7 0.6
1991 589 29.6 19.8 0.3
1992 597 28.0 21.3 0.3
1993 619 31.8 19.5 0.5
1994 676 32.8 20.6 0.7
1995 674 34.6 19.5 0.9
1996 674 34.6 19.5 0.9
1997 653 35.0 18.7 0.9
1998 648 35.0 18.5 0.9
1999 623 35.9 17.4 0.6
2000 580 34.2 17.0 1
2001 548 31.5 17.4 0.4
2002 514 30.9 16.6 2.7
2003 514 30.9 16.6 2.7
2004 533 32.3 16.5 1.7
2005 565 33.4 16.9 2.3
2006 574 32.4 17.7 3.7
2007 576 32.2 17.9 3.6
2008 600 34.1 17.6 3.7
2009 612 32.9 18.6 3.6
2010 627 35.8 17.5 5.6
2011 657 35.3 18.6 4.3
2012 640 35.9 17.8 5.2
2013 636 35.7 17.7 4.1
2014 624 33.6 18.5 5
2015 624 34.0 18.3 6.4
2016 606 33.0 18.3 4.3
2017 616 32.0 19.2 4.4
2018 636 34.5 18.4 4.1
2019 635 33.6 18.8 4.4
2020 653 36.4 17.9 3.4
2021 593 35.9 16.5 5.4
2022 577 38.6 14.9 4.5
2023 544 37.0 14.6 5.3

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 Cottonwood Creek Elementary School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $11,288
2020 $11,429
2021 $11,285
2022 $13,639
2023 $14,921

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Cottonwood Creek Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 56th of 965 Elementary schoolsRanks 38th of 933 Elementary schools
 1.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Cottonwood Creek Elementary School)74.776.3
 1.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Cherry Creek School District No. 5)48.546.1
 2.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)41.339.9
 1.4%
3rd Grade Math (Cottonwood Creek Elementary School)8074.5
 5.5%
   3rd Grade Math (Cherry Creek School District No. 5)49.947.8
 2.1%
   3rd Grade Math (Colorado)4140.4
 0.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Cottonwood Creek Elementary School)63.972.2
 8.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Cherry Creek School District No. 5)53.949.3
 4.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)4843.8
 4.2%
4th Grade Math (Cottonwood Creek Elementary School)57.459.6
 2.2%
   4th Grade Math (Cherry Creek School District No. 5)39.636.4
 3.2%
   4th Grade Math (Colorado)33.632.7
 0.9%
5th Grade Science (Cottonwood Creek Elementary School)63.866
 2.2%
   5th Grade Science (Cherry Creek School District No. 5)41.139.4
 1.7%
   5th Grade Science (Colorado)35.933.9
 2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Cottonwood Creek Elementary School)76.780.8
 4.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Cherry Creek School District No. 5)51.854.9
 3.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)48.447.8
 0.6%
5th Grade Math (Cottonwood Creek Elementary School)67.264
 3.2%
   5th Grade Math (Cherry Creek School District No. 5)42.142.7
 0.6%
   5th Grade Math (Colorado)35.736.5
 0.8%
All Grades English Language Arts (Cottonwood Creek Elementary School)71.576.6
 5.1%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Cherry Creek School District No. 5)50.849.7
 1.1%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Colorado)45.843.7
 2.1%
All Grades Math (Cottonwood Creek Elementary School)67.366.2
 1.1%
   All Grades Math (Cherry Creek School District No. 5)43.139.9
 3.2%
   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 Students635544
 14.3%
African American64
 33.3%
American Indian12
 100%
Asian10292
 9.8%
Hispanic4433
 25%
Pacific Islander32
 33.3%
White442365
 17.4%
Two or More Races3746
 24.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients4.4%5.3%
 0.9%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Cottonwood Creek Elementary School

Yes! Cottonwood Creek Elementary School is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 29th of 943 Colorado elementary schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 544 students attended Cottonwood Creek Elementary School.

Students at Cottonwood Creek Elementary School are 67% White, 17% Asian, 8% Two or more races, 6% Hispanic.

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

Middle : Campus Middle School
High : Cherry Creek High School


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