Creekside Elementary School

Summary:

Creekside Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Centennial, Colorado, serving grades PK-5 with a student population of 570. The school is part of the Cherry Creek School District No. 5, which is ranked 28 out of 116 school districts in Colorado and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Creekside Elementary consistently ranks in the top 20% of Colorado elementary schools, with exceptional performance on CMAS tests that significantly exceeds the district and state averages, particularly in 3rd and 5th grade English Language Arts. The school's proficiency rates in math are also notably higher than the district and state. While Creekside performs exceptionally well for its White and Low Socioeconomic Status (SES) student subgroups, the performance of its Hispanic and Gifted and Talented subgroups is closer to the district and state averages, suggesting a need to address the specific needs of these groups.

Compared to nearby schools in the Cherry Creek School District, such as Timberline Elementary School and Canyon Creek Elementary School, Creekside Elementary consistently outperforms them on CMAS tests, particularly in English Language Arts and Math. This, combined with its relatively diverse student population and lower percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients, makes Creekside Elementary a standout option for families in the Centennial area.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 19993 East Long Avenue
       Centennial, CO  80016-1969


(720) 886-3500

District: Cherry Creek School District No. 5

SchoolDigger Rank:
155th of 943 Colorado Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,988 Help


Students who attend Creekside Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Liberty Middle School
High:    Grandview High School

Student/teacher ratio:  17.4 Help
Number of students:  570

Racial breakdown:

White:
58.9%
Hispanic:
14.7%
Two or more races:
11.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  20.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Creekside Elementary School ranks better than 83.6% of elementary schools in Colorado. It also ranks 13th 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 81.8. (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 Creekside 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 Creekside Elementary School is $13,988. 36 elementary schools in the Cherry Creek School District No. 5 spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Creekside Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Creekside Elementary School 155th of 943 Colorado public elementary schools. (See Creekside Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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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 Creekside Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Creekside Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 72.41 226th 808 72.0%
2005 77.83 168th 823 79.6%
2006 83.70 99th 829 88.1%
2007 86.75 69th 852 91.9%
2008 82.17 121st 849 85.7%
2009 80.89 144th 872 83.5%
2010 84.03 114th 925 87.7%
2011 85.91 101st 935 89.2%
2012 79.44 164th 935 82.5%
2013 83.89 127th 954 86.7%
2014 83.67 126th 962 86.9%
2015 83.65 128th 938 86.4%
2016 76.76 177th 914 80.6%
2017 80.39 157th 929 83.1%
2018 82.51 145th 917 84.2%
2019 74.67 210th 965 78.2%
2021 80.37 151st 710 78.7%
2022 83.21 129th 921 86.0%
2023 77.53 185th 933 80.2%
2024 81.80 155th 943 83.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Creekside Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 70.38 49th 308 84.1%
2024 71.12 70th 365 80.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Creekside Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 78.84 108th 690 84.3%
2019 64.31 239th 758 68.5%
2021 71.96 108th 351 69.2%
2022 72.99 134th 595 77.5%
2023 66.31 195th 642 69.6%
2024 74.71 138th 684 79.8%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Creekside Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 56.16 56th 110 49.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Creekside Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.51 164th 693 76.3%
2019 72.11 178th 764 76.7%
2021 72.66 111th 352 68.5%
2022 77.49 113th 594 81.0%
2023 73.26 155th 649 76.1%
2024 75.77 145th 683 78.8%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Creekside Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 39.31 159th 270 41.1%
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Rank History for White students at Creekside Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.40 82nd 337 75.7%
2019 68.37 154th 596 74.2%
2021 67.17 103rd 288 64.2%
2022 72.80 110th 454 75.8%
2023 69.11 143rd 525 72.8%
2024 78.47 82nd 539 84.8%
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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.

Creekside Elementary School Test Scores
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Data source: Colorado Department of Education

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by a parent
Friday, June 1, 2018

Open Quote This school has way to much bullying and teachers who say that its kids play. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Creekside Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 420 9 15 2 0 n/a n/a 0 446
1989 434 10 16 3 0 n/a n/a 0 463
1990 470 8 19 7 2 n/a n/a 0 506
1991 511 9 20 10 3 n/a n/a 0 553
1992 525 11 26 9 2 n/a n/a 0 573
1993 470 6 15 9 0 n/a n/a 0 500
1994 518 12 13 9 0 n/a n/a 0 552
1995 557 17 23 10 0 n/a n/a 0 607
1996 557 17 23 10 0 n/a n/a 0 607
1997 477 14 15 8 0 n/a n/a 0 514
1998 501 17 22 8 0 n/a n/a 0 548
1999 540 31 21 10 0 n/a n/a 0 602
2000 538 28 20 15 0 n/a n/a 0 601
2001 555 35 19 25 0 n/a n/a 0 634
2002 604 25 30 32 3 n/a n/a 0 694
2003 604 25 30 32 3 n/a n/a 0 694
2004 649 58 42 57 4 n/a n/a 0 810
2005 763 55 55 60 2 n/a n/a 0 935
2006 624 47 56 41 4 n/a n/a 0 772
2007 510 36 54 29 3 n/a n/a 0 632
2008 568 47 55 40 1 n/a n/a 0 711
2009 575 39 60 44 2 n/a n/a 0 720
2010 607 41 58 61 2 n/a n/a 0 769
2011 561 30 54 84 2 0 28 0 759
2012 512 44 56 90 6 0 31 0 739
2013 490 40 58 101 3 0 41 0 733
2014 474 42 56 101 2 0 41 0 716
2015 467 46 55 86 4 0 43 0 701
2016 438 54 52 81 5 0 47 0 677
2017 427 47 56 97 6 0 56 0 689
2018 449 32 84 93 5 1 53 0 717
2019 401 38 84 87 3 2 47 0 662
2020 390 46 79 77 2 1 52 0 647
2021 355 36 70 72 1 1 57 0 592
2022 349 42 64 77 1 1 56 0 590
2023 336 34 50 84 0 1 65 0 570

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 Creekside Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 446 26.4 16.8 n/a
1989 463 25.3 18.3 2.4
1990 506 26.8 18.8 1.6
1991 553 29.5 18.7 2.9
1992 573 30.5 18.7 2.6
1993 500 26.1 19.2 1.6
1994 552 30.7 18.0 3.8
1995 607 32.3 18.8 1.5
1996 607 32.3 18.8 1.5
1997 514 29.8 17.2 1.6
1998 548 29.8 18.4 1.8
1999 602 32.9 18.3 2.2
2000 601 35.9 16.7 2.8
2001 634 37.0 17.1 2.1
2002 694 45.5 15.3 4.9
2003 694 45.5 15.3 4.9
2004 810 43.3 18.7 7.5
2005 935 51.1 18.3 7.8
2006 772 45.7 16.9 4.4
2007 632 36.6 17.3 4.4
2008 711 34.4 20.7 5.3
2009 720 36.9 19.5 5.8
2010 769 37.5 20.5 7.5
2011 759 40.3 18.8 7
2012 739 39.7 18.5 8.4
2013 733 39.6 18.4 13.1
2014 716 41.9 17.0 13.3
2015 701 39.0 17.9 18.7
2016 677 37.0 18.2 14.8
2017 689 35.4 19.4 18.3
2018 717 35.5 20.1 15.2
2019 662 34.7 19.0 14.5
2020 647 36.3 17.8 15.3
2021 592 31.6 18.7 18.2
2022 590 33.8 17.4 17.8
2023 570 32.7 17.4 20.7

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 Creekside Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 446 26.4 16.8 n/a
1989 463 25.3 18.3 2.4
1990 506 26.8 18.8 1.6
1991 553 29.5 18.7 2.9
1992 573 30.5 18.7 2.6
1993 500 26.1 19.2 1.6
1994 552 30.7 18.0 3.8
1995 607 32.3 18.8 1.5
1996 607 32.3 18.8 1.5
1997 514 29.8 17.2 1.6
1998 548 29.8 18.4 1.8
1999 602 32.9 18.3 2.2
2000 601 35.9 16.7 2.8
2001 634 37.0 17.1 2.1
2002 694 45.5 15.3 4.9
2003 694 45.5 15.3 4.9
2004 810 43.3 18.7 7.5
2005 935 51.1 18.3 7.8
2006 772 45.7 16.9 4.4
2007 632 36.6 17.3 4.4
2008 711 34.4 20.7 5.3
2009 720 36.9 19.5 5.8
2010 769 37.5 20.5 7.5
2011 759 40.3 18.8 7
2012 739 39.7 18.5 8.4
2013 733 39.6 18.4 13.1
2014 716 41.9 17.0 13.3
2015 701 39.0 17.9 18.7
2016 677 37.0 18.2 14.8
2017 689 35.4 19.4 18.3
2018 717 35.5 20.1 15.2
2019 662 34.7 19.0 14.5
2020 647 36.3 17.8 15.3
2021 592 31.6 18.7 18.2
2022 590 33.8 17.4 17.8
2023 570 32.7 17.4 20.7

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 Creekside Elementary School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $10,826
2020 $11,188
2021 $10,845
2022 $12,535
2023 $13,988

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Creekside Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 210th of 965 Elementary schoolsRanks 185th of 933 Elementary schools
 1.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Creekside Elementary School)62.553.5
 9%
   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 (Creekside Elementary School)59.149.4
 9.7%
   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 (Creekside Elementary School)58.859.4
 0.6%
   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 (Creekside Elementary School)42.933.7
 9.2%
   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 (Creekside Elementary School)55.466.7
 11.3%
   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 (Creekside Elementary School)52.572.5
 20%
   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 (Creekside Elementary School)47.563.7
 16.2%
   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 (Creekside Elementary School)57.861.9
 4.1%
   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 (Creekside Elementary School)4948.4
 0.6%
   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 Students662570
 13.9%
African American3834
 10.5%
American Indian30
 100%
Asian8450
 40.5%
Hispanic8784
 3.4%
Pacific Islander21
 50%
White401336
 16.2%
Two or More Races4765
 38.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients14.5%20.7%
 6.2%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Creekside Elementary School

Students who attend Creekside Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Liberty Middle School
High : Grandview High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 570 students attended Creekside Elementary School.

Creekside Elementary School ranks 155th of 943 Colorado elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Creekside Elementary School are 59% White, 15% Hispanic, 11% Two or more races, 9% Asian, 6% 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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