Canyon Creek Elementary School

Summary:

Canyon Creek Elementary School is a public elementary school in Aurora, Colorado, serving 455 students in grades PK-5 and part of the Cherry Creek School District No. 5, which is ranked 28 out of 116 school districts in the state.

While Canyon Creek Elementary has a more diverse student population compared to nearby schools, with higher percentages of African American and Hispanic students, its academic performance as measured by CMAS test scores is generally lower than the district and state averages across various subjects and grade levels. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts (43.1%) and Math (35.6%) were below the district (48.3% and 40.8%) and state (44.1% and 34.2%) averages. The school's performance also varies significantly across different student subgroups, with relatively strong performance for Hispanic students but struggles for its White and low socioeconomic status populations.

Canyon Creek Elementary's statewide ranking has fluctuated over the years, ranging from the top 20% of Colorado elementary schools in 2015-2016 to the bottom half in recent years, indicating a concerning decline in academic performance. The school's relatively high percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients (31.43% in 2022-2023) suggests it serves a population with significant socioeconomic challenges, which may be impacting its outcomes. However, Canyon Creek Elementary is located in close proximity to several higher-performing elementary schools within the Cherry Creek School District, such as Black Forest Hills Elementary and Rolling Hills Elementary, which could provide valuable insights for improving the school's performance.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 6070 South Versailles Parkway
       Aurora, CO  80015-6751


(720) 886-3600

District: Cherry Creek School District No. 5

SchoolDigger Rank:
462nd of 943 Colorado Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,882 Help


Students who attend Canyon Creek Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Thunder Ridge Middle School
High:    Cherokee Trail High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.2 Help
Number of students:  472

Racial breakdown:

White:
44.9%
Hispanic:
24.2%
African American:
11.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  42.8% Help


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Compare Details Canyon Creek Elementary School ranks better than 51% of elementary schools in Colorado. It also ranks 26th 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 48.44. (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 Racial makeup is: White (44.9%), Hispanic (24.2%), African American (11.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 42.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Canyon Creek Elementary School is 14.2, which is the 11th best among 46 elementary schools in the Cherry Creek School District No. 5. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Canyon Creek Elementary School is $16,882, which is the 10th highest among 46 elementary schools in the Cherry Creek School District No. 5.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Canyon Creek Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Canyon Creek Elementary School 462nd of 943 Colorado public elementary schools. (See Canyon Creek 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 Canyon Creek Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Canyon Creek Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 62.80 327th 808 59.5%
2005 72.26 240th 823 70.8%
2006 67.89 286th 829 65.5%
2007 65.34 317th 852 62.8%
2008 54.47 431st 849 49.2%
2009 74.40 217th 872 75.1%
2010 73.39 239th 925 74.2%
2011 78.77 173rd 935 81.5%
2012 67.45 320th 935 65.8%
2013 68.13 305th 954 68.0%
2014 62.07 361st 962 62.5%
2015 66.11 277th 938 70.5%
2016 75.19 192nd 914 79.0%
2017 76.82 197th 929 78.8%
2018 69.83 238th 917 74.0%
2019 63.90 324th 965 66.4%
2021 46.41 405th 710 43.0%
2022 59.36 345th 921 62.5%
2023 37.35 540th 933 42.1%
2024 48.44 462nd 943 51.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Canyon Creek Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 67.66 64th 308 79.2%
2019 65.44 80th 332 75.9%
2023 27.38 217th 265 18.1%
2024 54.49 151st 365 58.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Canyon Creek Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 66.34 202nd 690 70.7%
2019 58.11 295th 758 61.1%
2022 39.59 352nd 595 40.8%
2023 24.89 468th 642 27.1%
2024 37.35 428th 684 37.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Canyon Creek Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.32 242nd 693 65.1%
2019 55.52 305th 764 60.1%
2022 59.89 217th 594 63.5%
2023 32.61 419th 649 35.4%
2024 40.45 385th 683 43.6%
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Rank History for African American students at Canyon Creek Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 34.28 17th 23 26.1%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Canyon Creek Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 75.92 26th 172 84.9%
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Rank History for White students at Canyon Creek Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.14 122nd 337 63.8%
2019 59.74 216th 596 63.8%
2022 44.89 271st 454 40.3%
2023 24.67 431st 525 17.9%
2024 24.01 443rd 539 17.8%
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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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Data source: Colorado Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Canyon Creek Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2002 330 38 33 42 1 n/a n/a 0 444
2003 330 38 33 42 1 n/a n/a 0 444
2004 441 69 50 54 2 n/a n/a 0 616
2005 506 71 66 70 1 n/a n/a 0 714
2006 503 77 70 77 1 n/a n/a 0 728
2007 492 80 76 98 2 n/a n/a 0 748
2008 525 85 59 83 2 n/a n/a 0 754
2009 526 83 62 81 4 n/a n/a 0 756
2010 534 86 63 86 2 n/a n/a 0 771
2011 414 71 51 117 5 1 33 0 692
2012 415 64 53 97 6 0 26 0 661
2013 403 64 46 97 4 0 24 0 638
2014 401 54 49 97 4 1 29 0 635
2015 371 47 45 86 3 1 32 0 585
2016 349 44 42 102 3 1 32 0 573
2017 307 31 35 118 2 3 40 0 536
2018 298 42 34 102 4 5 47 0 532
2019 277 50 33 82 2 6 46 0 496
2020 275 53 30 91 2 1 42 0 494
2021 233 56 35 100 0 1 40 0 465
2022 242 52 36 85 3 4 41 0 463
2023 215 49 32 102 3 4 50 0 455
2024 212 53 39 114 3 2 49 0 472

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 Canyon Creek Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 444 31.4 14.1 6.3
2003 444 31.4 14.1 6.3
2004 616 33.7 18.3 10.2
2005 714 38.8 18.4 10.9
2006 728 46.3 15.7 14.4
2007 748 42.3 17.7 15
2008 754 39.4 19.1 14.3
2009 756 42.6 17.7 15.1
2010 771 42.6 18.0 18
2011 692 39.1 17.6 19.2
2012 661 36.8 17.9 18.9
2013 638 35.5 17.9 19.3
2014 635 36.5 17.3 21.6
2015 585 35.0 16.7 23.9
2016 573 34.0 16.8 25.8
2017 536 32.9 16.2 28.9
2018 532 30.7 17.3 26.7
2019 496 31.8 15.5 27.2
2020 494 31.8 15.5 27.7
2021 465 29.1 15.9 28.6
2022 463 33.8 13.6 24.8
2023 455 33.5 13.5 31.4
2024 472 33.1 14.2 42.8

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 Canyon Creek Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 444 31.4 14.1 6.3
2003 444 31.4 14.1 6.3
2004 616 33.7 18.3 10.2
2005 714 38.8 18.4 10.9
2006 728 46.3 15.7 14.4
2007 748 42.3 17.7 15
2008 754 39.4 19.1 14.3
2009 756 42.6 17.7 15.1
2010 771 42.6 18.0 18
2011 692 39.1 17.6 19.2
2012 661 36.8 17.9 18.9
2013 638 35.5 17.9 19.3
2014 635 36.5 17.3 21.6
2015 585 35.0 16.7 23.9
2016 573 34.0 16.8 25.8
2017 536 32.9 16.2 28.9
2018 532 30.7 17.3 26.7
2019 496 31.8 15.5 27.2
2020 494 31.8 15.5 27.7
2021 465 29.1 15.9 28.6
2022 463 33.8 13.6 24.8
2023 455 33.5 13.5 31.4
2024 472 33.1 14.2 42.8

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 Canyon Creek Elementary School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $13,286
2020 $13,520
2021 $12,421
2022 $15,594
2023 $16,882

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Canyon Creek Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 324th of 965 Elementary schoolsRanks 540th of 933 Elementary schools
 24.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Canyon Creek Elementary School)57.732.9
 24.8%
   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 (Canyon Creek Elementary School)39.419
 20.4%
   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 (Canyon Creek Elementary School)63.846.4
 17.4%
   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 (Canyon Creek Elementary School)45.734.2
 11.5%
   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 (Canyon Creek Elementary School)39.228.3
 10.9%
   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 (Canyon Creek Elementary School)47.944.8
 3.1%
   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 (Canyon Creek Elementary School)41.227.1
 14.1%
   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 (Canyon Creek Elementary School)56.440.9
 15.5%
   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 (Canyon Creek Elementary School)42.426.5
 15.9%
   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 Students496455
 8.3%
African American5049
 2%
American Indian23
 50%
Asian3332
 3%
Hispanic82102
 24.4%
Pacific Islander64
 33.3%
White277215
 22.4%
Two or More Races4650
 8.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients27.2%31.4%
 4.2%


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

Middle : Thunder Ridge Middle School
High : Cherokee Trail High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 472 students attended Canyon Creek Elementary School.

Students at Canyon Creek Elementary School are 45% White, 24% Hispanic, 11% African American, 10% Two or more races, 8% Asian.

Canyon Creek Elementary School ranks 462nd of 943 Colorado elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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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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