Sand Creek Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Highlands Ranch, Colorado 80126 · Douglas County School District No. Re 1
#198 of 993 elementary schools in Colorado
#14421 of 50,301 nationally
About Sand Creek Elementary School
Sand Creek Elementary School is a public elementary located in Highlands Ranch, in the Douglas County School District No. Re 1 school district of Colorado, United States. It caters for Grades PK–6. In 2025 it enrolled 322 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 65.6 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of elementary schools in United States and 198th of 993 ranked elementary schools in Colorado. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (84th percentile), and its weakest is math proficiency (58th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 322.
There are 26 schools in Highlands Ranch; Sand Creek Elementary School ranks 21st of 24 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)52%
- Reading proficiency (30%)55%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)27.3%
- Students per teacher (15%)14.0
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Sand Creek Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 322
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 27.3%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 14.0
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 55%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 52%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Sand Creek Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Cougar Run Elementary School
Highlands Ranch · Public elementary · Grades K–6
392 students · 1.7 km away
Northridge Elementary School
Highlands Ranch · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
560 students · 1.7 km away
John Wesley Powell Middle School
Littleton · Public middle · Grades 6–8
509 students · 1.8 km away
Platte River Charter Academy
Highlands Ranch · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
475 students · 2.3 km away
Arapahoe High School
Centennial · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,748 students · 2.4 km away
Bear Canyon Elementary School
Highlands Ranch · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
368 students · 2.5 km away
STEM School Highlands Ranch
Highlands Ranch · Charter other · Grades K–12
1,394 students · 2.7 km away
Summit View Elementary School
Highlands Ranch · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
350 students · 3.2 km away
Cresthill Middle School
Highlands Ranch · Public middle · Grades 7–8
558 students · 3.3 km away
Hopkins Elementary School
Centennial · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
372 students · 3.4 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Colorado with a comparable Enrollment.
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322 students
Alicia Sanchez International School
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321 students
Monroe Elementary School
Colorado Springs · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
321 students
Steck Elementary School
Denver · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
323 students
Baker Elementary School
Fort Morgan · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
321 students
Leawood Elementary School
Littleton · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
321 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Sand Creek Elementary School a good school?
Sand Creek Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 65.6 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #198 of 993 in Colorado. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Sand Creek Elementary School rank in Colorado?
Sand Creek Elementary School ranks #198 of 993 elementary schools in Colorado and #14421 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Sand Creek Elementary School?
Sand Creek Elementary School had 322 students in 2025.
Is Sand Creek Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
Sand Creek Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–6. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Sand Creek Elementary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Sand Creek Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.