Willow Creek Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Centennial, Colorado 80112 · Cherry Creek School District No. 5 in the county of Arapah
#60 of 993 elementary schools in Colorado
#6281 of 50,301 nationally
About Willow Creek Elementary School
Willow Creek Elementary School is a public elementary located in Centennial, in the Cherry Creek School District No. 5 in the county of Arapah school district of Colorado, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 462 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 77.8 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of elementary schools in United States and 60th of 993 ranked elementary schools in Colorado. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (94th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (32th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 462.
There are 22 schools in Centennial; Willow Creek Elementary School ranks 5th of 21 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)68%
- Reading proficiency (30%)70%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)14.7%
- Students per teacher (15%)16.5
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 Willow Creek Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 462
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 14.7%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 16.5
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 70%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 68%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Willow Creek Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Dry Creek Elementary School
Englewood · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
269 students · 1.3 km away
Walnut Hills Community Elementary School
Centennial · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
342 students · 1.9 km away
Acres Green Elementary School
Littleton · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
341 students · 1.9 km away
Homestead Elementary School
Centennial · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
334 students · 2.0 km away
eDCSD
Englewood · Public high · Grades 9–12
61 students · 2.4 km away
Skyview Academy
Highlands Ranch · Charter other · Grades PK–12
1,358 students · 2.7 km away
Colorado Early Colleges Douglas County
Englewood · Charter high · Grades 9–12
1,035 students · 2.8 km away
Ascent Classical Academy of Douglas County
Lone Tree · Charter other · Grades K–12
852 students · 2.8 km away
Eagle Ridge Elementary School
Lone Tree · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
571 students · 3.1 km away
Heritage Elementary School
Centennial · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
302 students · 3.2 km away
Similar schools
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462 students
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462 students
Arapahoe Ridge Elementary School
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465 students
Clyde Miller K-8
Aurora · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
466 students
Polton Community Elementary School
Aurora · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
466 students
Scott Elementary School
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Frequently asked questions
Is Willow Creek Elementary School a good school?
Willow Creek Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 77.8 out of 100 (Top 25% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #60 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 Willow Creek Elementary School rank in Colorado?
Willow Creek Elementary School ranks #60 of 993 elementary schools in Colorado and #6281 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Willow Creek Elementary School?
Willow Creek Elementary School had 462 students in 2025.
Is Willow Creek Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
Willow Creek Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Willow Creek Elementary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Willow Creek Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.