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#869 of 1,815 schools in CO
Top 48% in state
Sand Creek International School
Elementary School · Harrison School District No. 2 in the County of EL Paso an · Colorado Springs, CO
A Harrison School District No. 2 in the County of EL Paso an elementary school where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.
550 SAND CREEK DRIVE, Colorado Springs, CO 80916
- Math 21% vs CO 37% (2025)
- Reading 41% vs CO 46% (2025)
- 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Sand Creek International School score 31% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 21%).
2025 CMAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 6 points since 2020, reaching 31% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 36% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 50% (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 41 test records from CO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
82.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Sand Creek International School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 30Car-Dependent
- Transit 25Some Transit
- Bike 57Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,194/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Colorado Springs), 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
$63,399
Median home value
$289,500
Median rent
$1,505/mo
College educated
18.5%
Homeownership
55%
Poverty rate
17.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 80916; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wildflower Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.3 | PK–5 | 0.5 mi | 338 | Compare → |
| Roosevelt Charter AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.6 | K–5 | 0.8 mi | 471 | Compare → |
| Atlas Preparatory Elementary SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.2 | K–4 | 1.2 mi | 282 | Compare → |
| Monroe Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.3 | PK–5 | 1.5 mi | 355 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Harrison School District No. 2 in the County of EL Paso an
- Schools in district
- 28
- Rank in district
- #10 of 28
- District spending per student
- $14,088NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Sand Creek International School is listed in Harrison School District No. 2 in the county of El Paso an; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Sand Creek International School
Sand Creek International School is a public elementary school in Colorado Springs, CO, part of Harrison School District No. 2 in the County of EL Paso an, serving approximately 593 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #869 of 1,815 schools in CO. State assessment records show 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sand Creek International School
What grades does Sand Creek International School serve?
Sand Creek International School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Sand Creek International School?
Sand Creek International School has an enrollment of approximately 593 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sand Creek International School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sand Creek International School is 13.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Sand Creek International School rank in CO?
Sand Creek International School ranks #869 of 1,815 schools in CO.
What is Sand Creek International School's MySchoolScout rating?
Sand Creek International School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 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 International School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Sand Creek International School has 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Sand Creek International School a charter school?
No, Sand Creek International School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Sand Creek International School a Title I school?
No, Sand Creek International School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Sand Creek International School?
82.3% of students at Sand Creek International 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
- 593
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 43
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- El Paso County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 30.4%
- Phone
- (719) 579-3760
- Area population (ZIP 80916)
- 40,579
- Area average commute
- 22.5 min
- Area median age
- 29.1
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 80916; 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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