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Elk Creek Elementary School vs. Glenwood Springs Elementary School

Should you attend Elk Creek Elementary School or Glenwood Springs Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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School Overview

School
Elk Creek Elementary School
804 West Main Street
New Castle, CO 81647
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Glenwood Springs Elementary School
915 School Street
Glenwood Springs, CO 81602
: 
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Overview
Serving 266 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Elk Creek Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 451 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Glenwood Springs Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
266 students
451 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Elk Creek Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Glenwood Springs Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
49% | 51%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Elk Creek Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Glenwood Springs Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
38 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Elk Creek Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Glenwood Springs Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Elk Creek Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Garfield School District No. Re-2 and the state of Colorado, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Glenwood Springs Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Roaring Fork School District No. Re-1 and the state of Colorado, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#978 out of 1748 schools in CO
(Bottom 50%)
#1565 out of 1748 schools in CO
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Elk Creek Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Glenwood Springs Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
20-24%
(Bottom 50% in CO)
10-14%
(Bottom 50% in CO)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Elk Creek Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Garfield School District No. Re-2 and Colorado public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Glenwood Springs Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Roaring Fork School District No. Re-1 and Colorado public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
40-44%
(Top 50% in CO)(21-22 School Year Data)
15-19%
(Bottom 50% in CO)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Elk Creek Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Garfield School District No. Re-2 and Colorado public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Glenwood Springs Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Roaring Fork School District No. Re-1 and Colorado public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Elk Creek Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Glenwood Springs Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
35
45
Kindergarten Students
36
62
Grade 1 Students
36
60
Grade 2 Students
42
79
Grade 3 Students
32
72
Grade 4 Students
42
63
Grade 5 Students
43
70

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Elk Creek Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Garfield School District No. Re-2 and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Glenwood Springs Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Roaring Fork School District No. Re-1 and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2012-13 school year.
% Asian
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Elk Creek Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Garfield School District No. Re-2 and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Glenwood Springs Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Roaring Fork School District No. Re-1 and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2010-11 school year.
% Hispanic
47%
73%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Elk Creek Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Garfield School District No. Re-2 and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Glenwood Springs Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Roaring Fork School District No. Re-1 and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Elk Creek Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Garfield School District No. Re-2 and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2013-14 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Glenwood Springs Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Roaring Fork School District No. Re-1 and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
48%
25%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Elk Creek Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Garfield School District No. Re-2 and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Glenwood Springs Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Roaring Fork School District No. Re-1 and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Elk Creek Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Garfield School District No. Re-2 and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Glenwood Springs Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Roaring Fork School District No. Re-1 and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.55
0.41
This chart showcases the diversity score of Elk Creek Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Garfield School District No. Re-2 and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Glenwood Springs Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Roaring Fork School District No. Re-1 and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
51%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Elk Creek Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Garfield School District No. Re-2 and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Glenwood Springs Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Roaring Fork School District No. Re-1 and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
16%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Elk Creek Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Garfield School District No. Re-2 and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Glenwood Springs Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Roaring Fork School District No. Re-1 and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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