Fox Creek Elementary School

Summary:

Fox Creek Elementary School is a public elementary school in Highlands Ranch, Colorado, serving 479 students in grades PK-6 and part of the highly-ranked Douglas County School District No. Re 1. Over the past 10 years, Fox Creek Elementary has consistently ranked in the top 30% of Colorado elementary schools, with a current ranking of 169 out of 943 schools.

Fox Creek Elementary consistently outperforms the state and district averages in CMAS assessments, with 62.6% of students proficient or better in ELA and 51.2% in Math, compared to state averages of 44.1% and 34.2%, respectively. The school's 5th-grade science proficiency rate of 67.3% is significantly higher than the state average of 37.9%. While the school's overall performance is strong, there are a few areas where the school could potentially improve, such as the 4th-grade ELA proficiency rate, which is slightly lower than the district and state averages.

Compared to nearby schools within the Douglas County School District, such as Platte River Charter Academy and Lone Tree Elementary, Fox Creek Elementary's academic performance is generally on par with or exceeds that of its peers. However, some nearby schools, like Heritage Elementary and Redstone Elementary, outperform Fox Creek in certain subject areas and grade levels.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 6585 Collegiate Drive
       Highlands Ranch, CO  80130-5331


(303) 387-7000

District: Douglas County School District No. Re 1

SchoolDigger Rank:
169th of 943 Colorado Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,528 Help


Students who attend Fox Creek Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Cresthill Middle School
High:    Highlands Ranch High School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.7 Help
Number of students:  479

Racial breakdown:

White:
70.1%
Hispanic:
14.6%
Two or more races:
9.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  8.1% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Fox Creek Elementary School ranks better than 82.1% of elementary schools in Colorado. It also ranks 27th among 58 ranked elementary schools in the Douglas County School District No. Re 1. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 79.83. (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 Fox Creek Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Douglas County School District No. Re 1.  (See more...)
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Fox Creek Elementary School is $14,528. 39 elementary schools in the Douglas County School District No. Re 1 spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Fox Creek Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Fox Creek Elementary School 169th of 943 Colorado public elementary schools. (See Fox Creek Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Douglas County School District No. Re 1:

SchoolDigger ranks Douglas County School District No. Re 1 5th of 116 Colorado school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Fox Creek Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Fox Creek Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 80.90 138th 808 82.9%
2005 81.01 119th 823 85.5%
2006 84.26 95th 829 88.5%
2007 85.67 79th 852 90.7%
2008 83.30 112th 849 86.8%
2009 82.59 126th 872 85.6%
2010 83.61 123rd 925 86.7%
2011 83.78 126th 935 86.5%
2012 80.00 156th 935 83.3%
2013 76.50 208th 954 78.2%
2014 70.62 265th 962 72.5%
2015 62.16 313th 938 66.6%
2016 72.26 230th 914 74.8%
2017 68.93 255th 929 72.6%
2018 66.48 270th 917 70.6%
2019 73.94 221st 965 77.1%
2021 78.62 166th 710 76.6%
2022 80.45 161st 921 82.5%
2023 80.48 161st 933 82.7%
2024 79.83 169th 943 82.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Fox Creek Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 66.19 203rd 690 70.6%
2019 75.15 162nd 758 78.6%
2021 79.87 74th 351 78.9%
2022 72.49 140th 595 76.5%
2023 72.10 164th 642 74.5%
2024 62.19 236th 684 65.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Fox Creek Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.15 308th 693 55.6%
2019 62.18 248th 764 67.5%
2021 62.11 163rd 352 53.7%
2022 74.66 135th 594 77.3%
2023 74.41 145th 649 77.7%
2024 81.54 101st 683 85.2%
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Rank History for White students at Fox Creek Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.75 206th 337 38.9%
2019 53.72 263rd 596 55.9%
2021 48.57 173rd 288 39.9%
2022 63.99 164th 454 63.9%
2023 70.35 135th 525 74.3%
2024 66.38 171st 539 68.3%
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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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Reviews:
by a parent
Thursday, March 28, 2019

Open Quote This is an excellent school for younger grades. Or at least it was for my child. Preschool and Kindergarten were very good learning experiences. I have heard less than favorable reviews regarding higher grades, and am starting to see that the higher grades are not what I consider realistic grade school education. It is lax, teachers do not believe in work, they don't want to grade it perhaps, they have no weekly tests or scores, and there is disruption in classrooms and problems with developmentally challenged students being in classes. My child now hates school. So, options are to try and change to another Douglas County school, or private school. People are buying houses here based on the supposed education available here. Whatever. The new superintendent needs a teleprompter to read a simple 'hello' speech??....he came from Ohio? The BEST school in Cincinnati? According to Ohio state test scores, 93 of students are at least proficient in math and 89 in reading. Great hire Douglas County! The future is going to be more challenging and in need of rigorous education, not to mention reading and math!!... this school, and I fear many Colorado schools, are not doing this. Also, avoid BASE 'care'....I am not sure that this program vetts the people that look after your child. TBH, I am not sure why they are on school grounds. Close Quote


by a parent
Tuesday, June 22, 2010

Open Quote The teachers at this school are fantastic! I also am very pleased with their curriculum which is focused on 21st century thinking - critical thinking versus just memorization. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Fox Creek Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1995 520 8 27 11 4 n/a n/a 0 570
1996 520 8 27 11 4 n/a n/a 0 570
1997 660 15 46 12 3 n/a n/a 0 736
1998 686 15 45 20 3 n/a n/a 0 769
1999 591 9 47 31 3 n/a n/a 0 681
2000 602 9 37 33 2 n/a n/a 0 683
2001 584 11 34 38 6 n/a n/a 0 673
2002 571 15 37 52 4 n/a n/a 0 679
2003 571 15 37 52 4 n/a n/a 0 679
2004 555 22 30 57 4 n/a n/a 0 668
2005 529 21 30 36 2 n/a n/a 0 618
2006 521 20 32 36 2 n/a n/a 0 611
2007 513 21 32 33 2 n/a n/a 0 601
2008 505 19 29 37 0 n/a n/a 0 590
2009 494 17 30 29 3 n/a n/a 0 573
2010 495 19 28 27 3 n/a n/a 0 572
2011 443 12 18 35 3 0 23 0 534
2012 438 10 22 47 2 0 23 0 542
2013 418 6 30 49 2 2 29 0 536
2014 429 11 30 48 4 0 29 0 551
2015 445 7 30 68 2 0 34 0 586
2016 415 10 31 72 3 0 37 0 568
2017 431 14 24 63 3 0 33 0 568
2018 394 12 28 58 3 0 21 0 516
2019 405 6 28 61 3 0 35 0 538
2020 390 6 25 65 3 0 39 0 528
2021 344 8 23 69 1 0 34 0 479
2022 342 6 21 66 1 0 38 0 474
2023 336 5 23 70 1 0 44 0 479

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Fox Creek Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1995 570 30.1 19.0 1.6
1996 570 30.1 19.0 1.6
1997 736 35.5 20.7 0.5
1998 769 40.8 18.8 0.7
1999 681 39.1 17.4 1.3
2000 683 39.5 17.3 0.7
2001 673 38.6 17.4 3.1
2002 679 38.0 17.9 2.2
2003 679 38.0 17.9 2.2
2004 668 35.2 19.0 3.6
2005 618 35.3 17.5 4.4
2006 611 34.3 17.8 3.8
2007 601 35.5 16.9 7
2008 590 33.5 17.6 7.1
2009 573 30.6 18.7 6.5
2010 572 30.6 18.6 6.3
2011 534 27.6 19.3 8.6
2012 542 27.0 20.0 7
2013 536 28.2 19.0 6.5
2014 551 28.2 19.5 4
2015 586 29.0 20.2 7.2
2016 568 28.0 20.2 8.1
2017 568 29.0 19.5 8.3
2018 516 29.5 17.4 10.5
2019 538 29.1 18.4 12.8
2020 528 29.0 18.1 11.7
2021 479 30.5 15.7 12.5
2022 474 30.2 15.6 9.1
2023 479 28.5 16.7 8.1

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 Fox Creek Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1995 570 30.1 19.0 1.6
1996 570 30.1 19.0 1.6
1997 736 35.5 20.7 0.5
1998 769 40.8 18.8 0.7
1999 681 39.1 17.4 1.3
2000 683 39.5 17.3 0.7
2001 673 38.6 17.4 3.1
2002 679 38.0 17.9 2.2
2003 679 38.0 17.9 2.2
2004 668 35.2 19.0 3.6
2005 618 35.3 17.5 4.4
2006 611 34.3 17.8 3.8
2007 601 35.5 16.9 7
2008 590 33.5 17.6 7.1
2009 573 30.6 18.7 6.5
2010 572 30.6 18.6 6.3
2011 534 27.6 19.3 8.6
2012 542 27.0 20.0 7
2013 536 28.2 19.0 6.5
2014 551 28.2 19.5 4
2015 586 29.0 20.2 7.2
2016 568 28.0 20.2 8.1
2017 568 29.0 19.5 8.3
2018 516 29.5 17.4 10.5
2019 538 29.1 18.4 12.8
2020 528 29.0 18.1 11.7
2021 479 30.5 15.7 12.5
2022 474 30.2 15.6 9.1
2023 479 28.5 16.7 8.1

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 Fox Creek Elementary School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $11,527
2020 $12,079
2021 $12,459
2022 $13,668
2023 $14,528

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Fox Creek Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 221st of 965 Elementary schoolsRanks 161st of 933 Elementary schools
 5.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Fox Creek Elementary School)55.264.4
 9.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Douglas County School District No. Re 1)5258
 6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)41.339.9
 1.4%
3rd Grade Math (Fox Creek Elementary School)63.860
 3.8%
   3rd Grade Math (Douglas County School District No. Re 1)52.659.4
 6.8%
   3rd Grade Math (Colorado)4140.4
 0.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Fox Creek Elementary School)66.151.7
 14.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Douglas County School District No. Re 1)5959.2
 0.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)4843.8
 4.2%
4th Grade Math (Fox Creek Elementary School)35.636.2
 0.6%
   4th Grade Math (Douglas County School District No. Re 1)44.748.8
 4.1%
   4th Grade Math (Colorado)33.632.7
 0.9%
5th Grade Science (Fox Creek Elementary School)35.766.7
 31%
   5th Grade Science (Douglas County School District No. Re 1)47.750.7
 3%
   5th Grade Science (Colorado)35.933.9
 2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Fox Creek Elementary School)65.770.6
 4.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Douglas County School District No. Re 1)59.164.5
 5.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)48.447.8
 0.6%
5th Grade Math (Fox Creek Elementary School)60.660.8
 0.2%
   5th Grade Math (Douglas County School District No. Re 1)44.852.4
 7.6%
   5th Grade Math (Colorado)35.736.5
 0.8%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Fox Creek Elementary School)48.569.6
 21.1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Douglas County School District No. Re 1)60.365.1
 4.8%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)43.643.4
 0.2%
6th Grade Math (Fox Creek Elementary School)48.543.6
 4.9%
   6th Grade Math (Douglas County School District No. Re 1)45.147.7
 2.6%
   6th Grade Math (Colorado)29.528.2
 1.3%
All Grades English Language Arts (Fox Creek Elementary School)58.863.8
 5%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Douglas County School District No. Re 1)56.761.6
 4.9%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Colorado)45.843.7
 2.1%
All Grades Math (Fox Creek Elementary School)52.850
 2.8%
   All Grades Math (Douglas County School District No. Re 1)46.550.7
 4.2%
   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 Students538479
 11%
African American65
 16.7%
American Indian31
 66.7%
Asian2823
 17.9%
Hispanic6170
 14.8%
Pacific Islander00
White405336
 17%
Two or More Races3544
 25.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients12.8%8.1%
 4.7%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Fox Creek Elementary School

Fox Creek Elementary School ranks 169th of 943 Colorado elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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

Middle : Cresthill Middle School
High : Highlands Ranch High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 479 students attended Fox Creek Elementary School.

Students at Fox Creek Elementary School are 70% White, 15% Hispanic, 9% Two or more races, 5% Asian, 1% 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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