Is Running Creek Elementary School a good school?

Running Creek Elementary School ranks 509 th of 943 Colorado elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Running Creek Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 309 students attended Running Creek Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Running Creek Elementary School?

Students at Running Creek Elementary School are 79% White, 17% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races.

What schools do graduates of Running Creek Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Running Creek Elementary School usually go on to attend: Middle : Elizabeth Middle School High : Elizabeth High School

Running Creek Elementary School

Summary:

Running Creek Elementary School is a public elementary school in Elizabeth, Colorado, serving students from kindergarten to 5th grade as part of the Elizabeth School District. The school has seen a gradual decrease in racial diversity, with the percentage of white students increasing from 85.61% in 2020-2021 to 78.96% in 2022-2023.

Academically, Running Creek Elementary School has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Colorado elementary schools, with proficiency rates on CMAS tests that are generally below the state and district averages, particularly in 3rd grade. The school's performance is weaker than nearby schools like Singing Hills Elementary School and Legacy Academy, which are part of the same school district. Additionally, schools in the neighboring Douglas County School District, such as Rock Ridge Elementary School and Flagstone Elementary School, generally have higher academic performance and lower percentages of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds.

The school's relatively high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, at 20.06% receiving free or reduced-price lunch, may be a contributing factor to its lower academic performance. Despite having a relatively low student-teacher ratio, this advantage does not appear to be translating into significantly better academic outcomes for Running Creek Elementary School. Addressing these challenges and implementing targeted interventions could be crucial for improving the school's performance and providing a better educational experience for its students.

Detail:

Public K-5

900 South Elbert Street
Elizabeth, CO 80107

(303) 646-4620

District: Elizabeth School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
509^th of 943 Colorado Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $15,140

Students who attend Running Creek Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Elizabeth Middle School
High:	Elizabeth High School

Student/teacher ratio: 12.4

Number of students: 309

Racial breakdown:

White:

79.0%

Hispanic:

16.8%

Two or more races:

3.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 20.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Running Creek Elementary School ranks worse than 54% of elementary schools in Colorado. It also ranks 2^nd among 3 ranked elementary schools in the Elizabeth School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 41.52. (See more...)

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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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Running Creek Elementary School is $15,140, which is the highest among 3 elementary schools in the Elizabeth School District!

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Running Creek Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Running Creek Elementary School 509^th of 943 Colorado public elementary schools. (See Running Creek Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

Elizabeth School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Elizabeth School District 43^rd of 116 Colorado school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Running Creek Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Running Creek Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CO State Percentile
2004	72.01	231^st	808	71.4%
2005	74.49	219^th	823	73.4%
2006	76.06	172^nd	829	79.3%
2007	75.83	193^rd	852	77.3%
2008	78.19	158^th	849	81.4%
2009	74.84	210^th	872	75.9%
2010	71.10	271^st	925	70.7%
2011	77.39	193^rd	935	79.4%
2012	73.37	236^th	935	74.8%
2013	71.05	270^th	954	71.7%
2014	61.17	384^th	962	60.1%
2015	48.29	442^nd	938	52.9%
2016	31.27	596^th	914	34.8%
2017	25.87	673^rd	929	27.6%
2018	34.08	581^st	917	36.6%
2019	21.03	763^rd	965	20.9%
2022	31.53	605^th	921	34.3%
2023	43.34	489^th	933	47.6%
2024	41.52	509^th	943	46.0%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Running Creek Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	41.34	214^th	365	41.4%

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Rank History for Female students at Running Creek Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CO State Percentile
2019	22.36	590^th	758	22.2%
2022	33.37	395^th	595	33.6%
2023	27.57	456^th	642	29.0%
2024	46.15	347^th	684	49.3%

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Rank History for Male students at Running Creek Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CO State Percentile
2019	11.05	713^th	764	6.7%
2022	17.26	492^nd	594	17.2%
2023	35.05	405^th	649	37.6%
2024	44.35	372^nd	683	45.5%

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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.

Data source: Colorado Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Running Creek Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1989	0	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0
1990	534	4	6	14	5	n/a	n/a	563
1991	554	3	6	15	6	n/a	n/a	584
1992	562	2	7	16	11	n/a	n/a	598
1993	565	4	8	12	9	n/a	n/a	598
1994	605	6	6	15	3	n/a	n/a	635
1995	775	7	6	26	10	n/a	n/a	824
1996	775	7	6	26	10	n/a	n/a	824
1997	547	5	2	13	6	n/a	n/a	573
1998	521	7	6	19	3	n/a	n/a	556
1999	489	7	4	22	8	n/a	n/a	530
2000	503	5	3	24	7	n/a	n/a	542
2001	514	2	6	28	8	n/a	n/a	558
2002	468	4	6	49	9	n/a	n/a	536
2003	468	4	6	49	9	n/a	n/a	536
2004	439	2	7	54	8	n/a	n/a	510
2005	445	2	7	56	6	n/a	n/a	516
2006	419	2	10	52	7	n/a	n/a	490
2007	426	2	11	51	5	n/a	n/a	495
2008	426	2	11	49	8	n/a	n/a	496
2009	411	4	9	33	4	n/a	n/a	461
2010	414	2	9	30	4	n/a	n/a	459
2011	348	0	2	27	1	0	8	386
2012	303	2	2	38	0	0	16	361
2013	305	1	1	32	0	0	13	352
2014	290	0	1	37	0	0	13	341
2015	289	0	0	38	2	0	14	343
2016	274	0	0	41	1	0	16	332
2017	279	0	1	38	1	0	15	334
2018	262	0	1	36	1	0	13	313
2019	263	1	1	42	0	0	8	315
2020	245	2	1	42	0	0	8	298
2021	238	1	0	30	0	0	9	278
2022	253	0	0	43	0	0	9	305
2023	244	0	0	52	2	0	11	309

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 Running Creek Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	0	30.0	0.0	n/a
1990	563	30.8	18.2	4.3
1991	584	31.5	18.5	2.6
1992	598	32.5	18.4	6.7
1993	598	32.7	18.3	6.9
1994	635	32.5	19.5	8.2
1995	824	40.3	20.4	2.8
1996	824	40.3	20.4	2.8
1997	573	29.0	19.8	3.3
1998	556	32.2	17.3	3.1
1999	530	33.2	16.0	4.7
2000	542	32.5	16.7	10.9
2001	558	28.9	19.3	6.3
2002	536	32.0	16.8	8.2
2003	536	32.0	16.8	8.2
2004	510	31.0	16.5	8.4
2005	516	30.0	17.2	9.9
2006	490	28.7	17.1	11.2
2007	495	31.5	15.7	9.7
2008	496	32.5	15.3	17.9
2009	461	31.0	14.9	10.4
2010	459	28.5	16.0	23.5
2011	386	28.0	13.7	23.8
2012	361	25.2	14.2	27.4
2013	352	24.6	14.2	33.8
2014	341	25.0	13.5	29
2015	343	26.0	13.1	28.3
2016	332	23.0	14.4	33.1
2017	334	22.7	14.6	28.7
2018	313	22.2	14.0	26.2
2019	315	21.2	14.8	27.9
2020	298	22.1	13.4	26.2
2021	278	21.2	13.0	23.4
2022	305	26.3	11.5	22.3
2023	309	24.8	12.4	20.1

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 Running Creek Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	0	30.0	0.0	n/a
1990	563	30.8	18.2	4.3
1991	584	31.5	18.5	2.6
1992	598	32.5	18.4	6.7
1993	598	32.7	18.3	6.9
1994	635	32.5	19.5	8.2
1995	824	40.3	20.4	2.8
1996	824	40.3	20.4	2.8
1997	573	29.0	19.8	3.3
1998	556	32.2	17.3	3.1
1999	530	33.2	16.0	4.7
2000	542	32.5	16.7	10.9
2001	558	28.9	19.3	6.3
2002	536	32.0	16.8	8.2
2003	536	32.0	16.8	8.2
2004	510	31.0	16.5	8.4
2005	516	30.0	17.2	9.9
2006	490	28.7	17.1	11.2
2007	495	31.5	15.7	9.7
2008	496	32.5	15.3	17.9
2009	461	31.0	14.9	10.4
2010	459	28.5	16.0	23.5
2011	386	28.0	13.7	23.8
2012	361	25.2	14.2	27.4
2013	352	24.6	14.2	33.8
2014	341	25.0	13.5	29
2015	343	26.0	13.1	28.3
2016	332	23.0	14.4	33.1
2017	334	22.7	14.6	28.7
2018	313	22.2	14.0	26.2
2019	315	21.2	14.8	27.9
2020	298	22.1	13.4	26.2
2021	278	21.2	13.0	23.4
2022	305	26.3	11.5	22.3
2023	309	24.8	12.4	20.1

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 Running Creek Elementary School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$10,604
2020	$12,774
2021	$14,599
2022	$14,943
2023	$15,140

Data source: Colorado Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Running Creek Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 763^rd of 965 Elementary schools	Ranks 489^th of 933 Elementary schools	26.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Running Creek Elementary School)	18	28.9	10.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Elizabeth School District)	34.6	33.3	1.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)	41.3	39.9	1.4%
3rd Grade Math (Running Creek Elementary School)	34	48.9	14.9%
3rd Grade Math (Elizabeth School District)	44.9	53.4	8.5%
3rd Grade Math (Colorado)	41	40.4	0.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Running Creek Elementary School)	21.1	37.8	16.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Elizabeth School District)	44.2	46.2	2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)	48	43.8	4.2%
4th Grade Math (Running Creek Elementary School)	19.3	33.3	14%
4th Grade Math (Elizabeth School District)	32.9	41.9	9%
4th Grade Math (Colorado)	33.6	32.7	0.9%
5th Grade Science (Running Creek Elementary School)	18.8	25.4	6.6%
5th Grade Science (Elizabeth School District)	27.3	32.9	5.6%
5th Grade Science (Colorado)	35.9	33.9	2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Running Creek Elementary School)	34.3	35.6	1.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Elizabeth School District)	34.5	45.3	10.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)	48.4	47.8	0.6%
5th Grade Math (Running Creek Elementary School)	25.4	45.9	20.5%
5th Grade Math (Elizabeth School District)	22.5	44.2	21.7%
5th Grade Math (Colorado)	35.7	36.5	0.8%
All Grades English Language Arts (Running Creek Elementary School)	25.4	34.2	8.8%
All Grades English Language Arts (Elizabeth School District)	48.2	47.3	0.9%
All Grades English Language Arts (Colorado)	45.8	43.7	2.1%
All Grades Math (Running Creek Elementary School)	25.8	43	17.2%
All Grades Math (Elizabeth School District)	31.3	37.2	5.9%
All Grades Math (Colorado)	34.7	32.9	1.8%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	315	309	1.9%
African American	1	0	100%
American Indian	0	2
Asian	1	0	100%
Hispanic	42	52	23.8%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	263	244	7.2%
Two or More Races	8	11	37.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	27.9%	20.1%	7.9%

Schools Near Running Creek Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				CMAS English Language Arts (2024)							CMAS Math (2024)							CMAS Science (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	CMAS English Language Arts 3rd Grade	CMAS English Language Arts 4th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts 5th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts 6th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts 7th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts 8th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts All Grades	CMAS Math 3rd Grade	CMAS Math 4th Grade	CMAS Math 5th Grade	CMAS Math 6th Grade	CMAS Math 7th Grade	CMAS Math 8th Grade	CMAS Math All Grades	CMAS Science 5th Grade	CMAS Science 8th Grade	Total
Running Creek Elementary School	Public	K-5	900 South Elbert Street	Elizabeth	80107	Elbert County	Elizabeth School District	No	No	No	Yes	(303) 646-4620	309	25	12.4	20.1%	244 (79.0%)	0 (0.0%)	52 (16.8%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (3.6%)	41.5	509^th of 943 public elementary schools	46.0%		43.3	489^th of 933 public elementary schools	47.6%	20	21.1	38.6	46.5				36.0	21.1	43.2	37.2				34.4	38.1		$15,140
Legacy Academy	Public, Charter	K-8	1975 Legacy Circle	Elizabeth	80107	Elbert County	Elizabeth School District	Yes	No	No	No	(303) 646-2636	415	27	15.2	9.2%	372 (89.6%)	1 (0.2%)	21 (5.1%)	4 (1.0%)	5 (1.2%)	1 (0.2%)	11 (2.7%)	38.7	537^th of 943 public elementary schools	43.1%		34.3	564^th of 933 public elementary schools	39.5%	27	11.4	34.1	55.8	31.3	29.7	42.3	33.5	39.5	36.6	25.6	22.9	16.2	37.0	29.3	45.5	29.6	$9,750
Kiowa Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	525 Commanche St	Kiowa	80117	Elbert County	School District No. C-2	No	No	No	Yes	(303) 621-2042	162	8	21.1	30.9%	134 (82.7%)	1 (0.6%)	23 (14.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	3 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)	31.3						34.0	37.5						24.0			$13,640
Singing Hills Elementary School	Public	K-5	41012 Madrid Drive	Parker	80134	Douglas County	Elizabeth School District	No	No	No	No	(303) 646-1858	418	26	16.1	15.8%	332 (79.4%)	3 (0.7%)	62 (14.8%)	2 (0.5%)	4 (1.0%)	1 (0.2%)	14 (3.3%)	68.5	281^st of 943 public elementary schools	70.2%		75.8	201^st of 933 public elementary schools	78.5%	80	54.3	51.7	49.2				51.5	60.9	38.3	55.6				50.9	47.6		$12,061
Franktown Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1384 North State Highway 83	Franktown	80116	Douglas County	Douglas County School District No. Re 1	No	No	No	No	(303) 387-5300	365	22	16.4	6.3%	308 (84.4%)	3 (0.8%)	28 (7.7%)	5 (1.4%)	4 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (4.7%)	83.3	136^th of 943 public elementary schools	85.6%		75.4	205^th of 933 public elementary schools	78.0%	69	59.3	68.0	68.5				65.0	69.5	62.0	47.2				59.9	52.8		$15,044
Elbert Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	24489 Main Street	Elbert	80106	El Paso County	Elbert School District No. 200	No	No	No	Yes	(303) 648-3030	141	9	15.5	18.4%	122 (86.5%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (11.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.7%)	2 (1.4%)	63.2	334^th of 943 public elementary schools	64.6%		51	422^nd of 933 public elementary schools	54.8%	88	37.5	89.5	55.0				61.8	56.3	68.4	30.0				50.9	30.0		$15,384
Mountain View Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-2	8502 East Pinery Parkway	Parker	80134	Douglas County	Douglas County School District No. Re 1	No	No	No	No	(303) 387-8675	335	19	18.0	9.3%	253 (75.5%)	8 (2.4%)	40 (11.9%)	10 (3.0%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.6%)	21 (6.3%)								(n/a)																	$16,196
Cherry Valley Elementary School	Public	K-6	9244 South State Highway 83	Franktown	80116	Douglas County	Douglas County School District No. Re 1	No	No	No	No	(303) 387-8800	39	3	11.4	12.8%	29 (74.4%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (20.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (5.1%)								(n/a)							38.9							55.6			$22,039
Flagstone Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	104 Lovington Street	Castle Rock	80104	Douglas County	Douglas County School District No. Re 1	No	No	No	No	(303) 387-5225	470	27	17.7	11.5%	360 (76.6%)	3 (0.6%)	74 (15.7%)	4 (0.9%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (5.5%)	78.1	186^th of 943 public elementary schools	80.3%		83.8	131^st of 933 public elementary schools	86.0%	55	50.0	68.6	69.7	71.4			64.8	47.6	49.3	48.5	55.1			49.8	54.5		$13,758
Northeast Elementary School	Public	3-5	6598 North State Highway 83	Parker	80134	Douglas County	Douglas County School District No. Re 1	No	No	No	No	(303) 387-8600	292	19	15.5	5.1%	227 (77.7%)	7 (2.4%)	31 (10.6%)	7 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (6.8%)	90.7	69^th of 943 public elementary schools	92.7%		84.1	128^th of 933 public elementary schools	86.3%	59	63.5	67.6	73.9				68.3	64.9	68.3	66.7				66.7	68.1		$15,111

Running Creek Elementary School

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

Student/Teacher Ratio Running Creek Elementary School

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Impact of COVID-19 on Running Creek Elementary School

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Schools Near Running Creek Elementary School