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#1633 of 1,815 schools in CO
Running Creek Elementary School
Elementary School · Elizabeth School District · Elizabeth, CO
An Elizabeth School District elementary school where students score 16 points below what's typical for similar communities.
P O BOX 550, Elizabeth, CO 80107
- Math 26% vs CO 40% (2025)
- Reading 28% vs CO 45% (2025)
- 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Running Creek Elementary School score 28% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).
2025 CMAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 69 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 27% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 46% (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 35 test records from CO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
36.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Running Creek Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 29Car-Dependent
- Bike 24Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average643/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Elizabeth), 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
$137,886
Median home value
$663,900
Median rent
$1,779/mo
College educated
37.4%
Homeownership
96.8%
Poverty rate
3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 80107; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Legacy AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.6 | K–8 | 1.7 mi | 416 | Compare → |
| Singing Hills Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | K–5 | Not available | 398 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Elizabeth School District
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #6 of 7
- District spending per student
- $12,907NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Running Creek Elementary School is listed in ELIZABETH SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Running Creek Elementary School
Running Creek Elementary School is a public elementary school in Elizabeth, CO, part of Elizabeth School District, serving approximately 311 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,633 of 1,815 schools in CO. State assessment records show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Running Creek Elementary School
What grades does Running Creek Elementary School serve?
Running Creek Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Running Creek Elementary School?
Running Creek Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 311 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Running Creek Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Running Creek Elementary School is 14.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Running Creek Elementary School rank in CO?
Running Creek Elementary School ranks #1,633 of 1,815 schools in CO.
What is Running Creek Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Running Creek Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 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 Running Creek Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Running Creek Elementary School has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Running Creek Elementary School a charter school?
No, Running Creek Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Running Creek Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Running Creek Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Running Creek Elementary School?
36.7% of students at Running Creek 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 311
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Elbert County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 24.1%
- Phone
- (303) 646-4620
- Area population (ZIP 80107)
- 14,976
- Area average commute
- 43.4 min
- Area median age
- 41.9
Official sources & links
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 80107; 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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