Very Good
#373 of 1,815 schools in CO
Top 21% in state
Sand Creek Elementary School
Elementary School · Douglas County School District No. Re 1 · Highlands Ranch, CO
A Douglas County School District No. Re 1 elementary school where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.
8898 SOUTH MAPLEWOOD DRIVE, Highlands Ranch, CO 80126
- Math 55% vs CO 38% (2025)
- Reading 62% vs CO 45% (2025)
- 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Sand Creek Elementary School score 57% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
2025 CMAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 7 points since 2020, reaching 59% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 65% (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 37 test records from CO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
27.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Sand Creek Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Denver map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 27Car-Dependent
- Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated728/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$166,501
Median home value
$713,500
Median rent
$2,379/mo
College educated
69.5%
Homeownership
83.9%
Poverty rate
2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 80126; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mile High AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.9private | PK–12 | 0.2 mi | 194 | Compare → |
| Cougar Run Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | K–6 | 1.0 mi | 360 | Compare → |
| Northridge Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.6 | PK–6 | 1.0 mi | 565 | Compare → |
| Primrose School at Shadow CanyonPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 1.3 mi | 4 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Douglas County School District No. Re 1
- Schools in district
- 89
- Rank in district
- #35 of 88
- District spending per student
- $12,942NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 2.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Sand Creek Elementary School is listed in Douglas County School District No. Re 1; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Sand Creek Elementary School
Sand Creek Elementary School is a public elementary school in Highlands Ranch, CO, part of Douglas County School District No. Re 1, serving approximately 336 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #373 of 1,815 schools in CO.
State assessment records show 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sand Creek Elementary School
What grades does Sand Creek Elementary School serve?
Sand Creek Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Sand Creek Elementary School?
Sand Creek Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 336 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sand Creek Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sand Creek Elementary School is 15.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Sand Creek Elementary School rank in CO?
Sand Creek Elementary School ranks #373 of 1,815 schools in CO.
What is Sand Creek Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Sand Creek Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 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 Sand Creek Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Sand Creek Elementary School has 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Sand Creek Elementary School a charter school?
No, Sand Creek Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Sand Creek Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Sand Creek Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Sand Creek Elementary School?
27.4% of students at Sand 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
- Pre-K – 6th
- Enrollment
- 336
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Douglas County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 21.7%
- Phone
- (303) 387-6600
- Area population (ZIP 80126)
- 44,482
- Area average commute
- 25.3 min
- Area median age
- 41.5
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 80126; 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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