Sand Creek Elementary School

Sand Creek Elementary School serves 336 students in prekindergarten through sixth grade in the affluent Highlands Ranch community of Douglas County. With a student-teacher ratio of 15.3:1 and 22 full-time equivalent teachers, the school maintains manageable class sizes that support individualized attention. The school demonstrates strong academic performance, earning a 7.3 out of 10 rating from MySchoolScout and ranking #290 out of 1,831 elementary schools statewide, placing it in the 84th percentile.

This solid academic standing is reflected in an 8.2 academic score, with 47% of students achieving proficiency or above in mathematics across grade levels. Sand Creek Elementary benefits from its location in an exceptionally well-educated and economically stable community. The surrounding 80126 zip code boasts a median household income of $157,892 and a median home value of $666,800, with 68% of residents holding bachelor's degrees or higher.

The area maintains a remarkably low poverty rate of just 1.7%, creating a supportive environment for educational achievement. The school is situated in Highlands Ranch, a large suburban community known for its family-friendly atmosphere and commitment to education, providing students with both academic opportunities and the advantages of a well-resourced neighborhood environment.