Excellent
#276 of 1,815 schools in CO
Top 15% in state
Coal Creek Canyon K-8 Elementary School
Elementary School · Jefferson County School District No. R-1 · Golden, CO
A Jefferson County School District No. R-1 elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 8th.
11719 RANCH ELSIE ROAD, Golden, CO 80403
- Math 44% vs CO 36% (2025)
- Reading 64% vs CO 45% (2025)
- 9.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Coal Creek Canyon K-8 Elementary School score 54% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 53%).
2025 CMAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 41 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 54% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 73% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 29 test records from CO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
19%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Coal Creek Canyon K-8 Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 6Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,536/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Golden), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$145,315
Median home value
$797,100
Median rent
$2,210/mo
College educated
65.2%
Homeownership
86.9%
Poverty rate
4.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 80403; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 in Jefferson County School District No. R-1
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dennison Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.9 | K–6 | Not available | 575 | Compare → |
| Devinny Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.9 | K–5 | Not available | 487 | Compare → |
| Kyffin Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.0 | PK–5 | Not available | 493 | Compare → |
| Parmalee Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.8 | K–5 | Not available | 274 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Jefferson County School District No. R-1
- Schools in district
- 148
- Rank in district
- #22 of 140
- District spending per student
- $14,483NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Coal Creek Canyon K-8 Elementary School is listed in Jefferson County School District No. R-1; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Coal Creek Canyon K-8 Elementary School
Coal Creek Canyon K-8 Elementary School is a public elementary school in Golden, CO, part of Jefferson County School District No. R-1, serving approximately 79 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 9.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #276 of 1,815 schools in CO.
State assessment records show 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Coal Creek Canyon K-8 Elementary School
What grades does Coal Creek Canyon K-8 Elementary School serve?
Coal Creek Canyon K-8 Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Coal Creek Canyon K-8 Elementary School?
Coal Creek Canyon K-8 Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 79 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Coal Creek Canyon K-8 Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Coal Creek Canyon K-8 Elementary School is 9.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Coal Creek Canyon K-8 Elementary School rank in CO?
Coal Creek Canyon K-8 Elementary School ranks #276 of 1,815 schools in CO.
What is Coal Creek Canyon K-8 Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Coal Creek Canyon K-8 Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Coal Creek Canyon K-8 Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Coal Creek Canyon K-8 Elementary School has 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Coal Creek Canyon K-8 Elementary School a charter school?
No, Coal Creek Canyon K-8 Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Coal Creek Canyon K-8 Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Coal Creek Canyon K-8 Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Coal Creek Canyon K-8 Elementary School?
19.0% of students at Coal Creek Canyon K-8 Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 79
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 8
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Jefferson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 26.6%
- Phone
- (303) 982-3409
- Area population (ZIP 80403)
- 20,789
- Area average commute
- 28.7 min
- Area median age
- 46
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 CMAS · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 CMAS · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 80403; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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