Soda Creek Elementary School

Summary:

Soda Creek Elementary School is a public elementary school in Steamboat Springs, Colorado, serving grades PK-5 with 402 students. The school consistently outperforms state and district averages in academic performance, with a diverse student population and a favorable student-teacher ratio.

Soda Creek Elementary School is a standout in the Steamboat Springs School District, with 62.7% of its students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 58.1% proficient or better in Math, compared to 44.1% and 34.2% statewide, respectively. The school's racial diversity, with 80.35% White, 13.93% Hispanic, and 1.49% Asian students, is higher than the nearby Strawberry Park Elementary School, which has a 77.38% White student population. Additionally, Soda Creek has a lower percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 3.19% to 13.47%, compared to 17% at the nearby Sleeping Giant School.

Soda Creek Elementary School's consistent high performance, with a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger in several recent school years, indicates that the school is providing a high-quality education to its diverse student population. While the school's low percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch may present challenges in ensuring equity, the strong performance of other nearby schools, such as Strawberry Park Elementary School, suggests that the Steamboat Springs School District No. Re 2 as a whole is delivering a quality education to its students.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 220 Park Avenue
       Steamboat Springs, CO  80487-5058


(970) 871-3399

District: Steamboat Springs School District No. Re 2

SchoolDigger Rank:
156th of 943 Colorado Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $20,671 Help


Students who attend Soda Creek Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Steamboat Springs Middle School
High:    Steamboat Springs High School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.8 Help
Number of students:  402

Racial breakdown:

White:
80.3%
Hispanic:
13.9%
Two or more races:
3.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  10% Help


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Compare Details Soda Creek Elementary School ranks better than 83.5% of elementary schools in Colorado. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 81.65. (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 Soda Creek Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Steamboat Springs School District No. Re 2.  (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Soda Creek Elementary School is $20,671, which is the 2nd highest among 2 elementary schools in the Steamboat Springs School District No. Re 2.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Soda Creek Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Soda Creek Elementary School 156th of 943 Colorado public elementary schools. (See Soda Creek Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Rank History for Soda Creek Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Soda Creek Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 70.63 246th 808 69.6%
2005 81.79 114th 823 86.1%
2006 73.70 209th 829 74.8%
2007 77.17 172nd 852 79.8%
2008 74.88 200th 849 76.4%
2009 76.36 190th 872 78.2%
2010 71.22 269th 925 70.9%
2011 73.18 247th 935 73.6%
2012 72.99 241st 935 74.2%
2013 79.90 170th 954 82.2%
2014 81.43 153rd 962 84.1%
2015 76.91 185th 938 80.3%
2017 90.70 63rd 929 93.2%
2018 91.05 61st 917 93.3%
2019 95.25 25th 965 97.4%
2021 91.45 56th 710 92.1%
2022 84.32 116th 921 87.4%
2023 76.74 189th 933 79.7%
2024 81.65 156th 943 83.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Soda Creek Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 84.68 20th 332 94.0%
2024 55.81 142nd 365 61.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Soda Creek Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 93.00 25th 758 96.7%
2021 88.69 37th 351 89.5%
2022 79.81 96th 595 83.9%
2023 73.16 153rd 642 76.2%
2024 72.11 169th 684 75.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Soda Creek Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 84.26 90th 764 88.2%
2021 82.90 57th 352 83.8%
2022 74.76 131st 594 77.9%
2023 63.88 208th 649 68.0%
2024 76.36 142nd 683 79.2%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Soda Creek Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 65.15 68th 270 74.8%
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Rank History for White students at Soda Creek Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 89.22 25th 337 92.6%
2019 90.81 27th 596 95.5%
2021 87.31 38th 288 86.8%
2022 79.23 71st 454 84.4%
2023 72.33 121st 525 77.0%
2024 77.66 88th 539 83.7%
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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 Soda 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 390 0 5 2 3 n/a n/a 0 400
1989 414 0 7 2 1 n/a n/a 0 424
1990 458 0 2 1 3 n/a n/a 0 464
1991 502 0 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 506
1992 452 0 4 10 0 n/a n/a 0 466
1993 435 0 10 3 1 n/a n/a 0 449
1994 444 0 10 9 0 n/a n/a 0 463
1995 413 0 8 5 0 n/a n/a 0 426
1996 413 0 8 5 0 n/a n/a 0 426
1997 414 0 11 4 0 n/a n/a 0 429
1998 406 1 11 0 1 n/a n/a 0 419
1999 387 1 8 3 0 n/a n/a 0 399
2000 382 1 4 4 0 n/a n/a 0 391
2001 370 3 3 5 0 n/a n/a 0 381
2002 334 3 3 15 0 n/a n/a 0 355
2003 334 3 3 15 0 n/a n/a 0 355
2004 336 1 1 20 1 n/a n/a 0 359
2005 331 2 4 27 2 n/a n/a 0 366
2006 342 2 6 38 1 n/a n/a 0 389
2007 343 2 6 38 2 n/a n/a 0 391
2008 344 2 10 38 2 n/a n/a 0 396
2009 383 1 14 43 1 n/a n/a 0 442
2010 404 2 12 41 1 n/a n/a 0 460
2011 426 2 8 54 0 6 5 0 501
2012 449 1 4 56 0 7 7 0 524
2013 459 2 8 59 0 6 10 0 544
2014 476 2 5 58 0 4 10 0 555
2015 480 4 5 74 0 3 8 0 574
2016 482 5 6 76 0 3 7 0 579
2017 462 8 9 73 0 3 11 0 566
2018 457 7 7 79 0 2 14 0 566
2019 440 9 9 83 1 2 16 0 560
2020 416 8 11 70 1 1 19 0 526
2021 403 8 9 66 1 0 18 0 505
2022 330 5 4 52 0 0 16 0 407
2023 323 3 6 56 0 1 13 0 402

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 Soda Creek Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 400 24.5 16.3 n/a
1989 424 24.6 17.2 3.3
1990 464 25.5 18.1 4.1
1991 506 26.8 18.8 2.4
1992 466 27.6 16.8 3
1993 449 29.1 15.4 2.9
1994 463 25.8 17.9 4.1
1995 426 28.0 15.2 2.8
1996 426 28.0 15.2 2.8
1997 429 27.5 15.6 3.7
1998 419 28.5 14.7 3.8
1999 399 25.7 15.5 4.8
2000 391 26.8 14.6 3.3
2001 381 24.0 15.9 3.9
2002 355 28.9 12.3 8.5
2003 355 28.9 12.3 8.5
2004 359 27.5 13.1 6.4
2005 366 26.3 13.9 9.8
2006 389 27.8 14.0 9
2007 391 31.0 12.6 9.7
2008 396 29.7 13.3 8.6
2009 442 29.8 14.8 8.6
2010 460 36.6 12.5 12.4
2011 501 35.6 14.0 14.4
2012 524 37.0 14.1 10.7
2013 544 36.5 14.8 16
2014 555 36.6 15.1 18.9
2015 574 38.0 15.1 17.6
2016 579 40.0 14.4 18.7
2017 566 36.4 15.5 17.1
2018 566 35.8 15.7 17.1
2019 560 38.4 14.5 16.8
2020 526 37.0 14.2 12.9
2021 505 34.9 14.4 13.5
2022 407 34.2 11.8 3.2
2023 402 31.3 12.8 10

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 Soda Creek Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 400 24.5 16.3 n/a
1989 424 24.6 17.2 3.3
1990 464 25.5 18.1 4.1
1991 506 26.8 18.8 2.4
1992 466 27.6 16.8 3
1993 449 29.1 15.4 2.9
1994 463 25.8 17.9 4.1
1995 426 28.0 15.2 2.8
1996 426 28.0 15.2 2.8
1997 429 27.5 15.6 3.7
1998 419 28.5 14.7 3.8
1999 399 25.7 15.5 4.8
2000 391 26.8 14.6 3.3
2001 381 24.0 15.9 3.9
2002 355 28.9 12.3 8.5
2003 355 28.9 12.3 8.5
2004 359 27.5 13.1 6.4
2005 366 26.3 13.9 9.8
2006 389 27.8 14.0 9
2007 391 31.0 12.6 9.7
2008 396 29.7 13.3 8.6
2009 442 29.8 14.8 8.6
2010 460 36.6 12.5 12.4
2011 501 35.6 14.0 14.4
2012 524 37.0 14.1 10.7
2013 544 36.5 14.8 16
2014 555 36.6 15.1 18.9
2015 574 38.0 15.1 17.6
2016 579 40.0 14.4 18.7
2017 566 36.4 15.5 17.1
2018 566 35.8 15.7 17.1
2019 560 38.4 14.5 16.8
2020 526 37.0 14.2 12.9
2021 505 34.9 14.4 13.5
2022 407 34.2 11.8 3.2
2023 402 31.3 12.8 10

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 Soda Creek Elementary School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $13,691
2020 $15,026
2021 $15,881
2022 $18,576
2023 $20,671

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Soda Creek Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 25th of 965 Elementary schoolsRanks 189th of 933 Elementary schools
 17.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
4th Grade Math (Soda Creek Elementary School)65.143.8
 21.3%
   4th Grade Math (Steamboat Springs School District No. Re 2)61.248.8
 12.4%
   4th Grade Math (Colorado)33.632.7
 0.9%
5th Grade Science (Soda Creek Elementary School)7360.6
 12.4%
   5th Grade Science (Steamboat Springs School District No. Re 2)73.662.4
 11.2%
   5th Grade Science (Colorado)35.933.9
 2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Soda Creek Elementary School)77.174.6
 2.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Steamboat Springs School District No. Re 2)78.775.1
 3.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)48.447.8
 0.6%
All Grades English Language Arts (Soda Creek Elementary School)70.763.2
 7.5%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Steamboat Springs School District No. Re 2)7169.2
 1.8%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Colorado)45.843.7
 2.1%
All Grades Math (Soda Creek Elementary School)59.445.7
 13.7%
   All Grades Math (Steamboat Springs School District No. Re 2)58.749.5
 9.2%
   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 Students560402
 28.2%
African American93
 66.7%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian96
 33.3%
Hispanic8356
 32.5%
Pacific Islander21
 50%
White440323
 26.6%
Two or More Races1613
 18.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients16.8%10%
 6.8%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Soda Creek Elementary School

Students at Soda Creek Elementary School are 80% White, 14% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

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

Middle : Steamboat Springs Middle School
High : Steamboat Springs High School

Soda Creek Elementary School ranks 156th of 943 Colorado elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 402 students attended Soda Creek Elementary School.


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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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