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Oak Creek Elementary School vs. Sand Creek International School

Should you attend Oak Creek Elementary School or Sand Creek International 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
Oak Creek Elementary School
3333 Oak Creek Drive West
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Sand Creek International School
550 Sand Creek Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80916
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Oak Creek Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:

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Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 20%)
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Overview
Serving 270 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Oak Creek Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 593 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Sand Creek International 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 17% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (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 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-5
K-8
Total Students
270 students
593 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Oak 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 Sand Creek International School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
46% | 54%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Oak Creek Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Sand Creek International School.
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
43 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Oak 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 Sand Creek International School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Oak Creek Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Harrison School District No. 2 In The County Of El Paso And State Of Colorado 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 Sand Creek International School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Harrison School District No. 2 In The County Of El Paso And State Of Colorado and the state of Colorado, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#528 out of 1748 schools in CO
(Top 50%)
#1107 out of 1748 schools in CO
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Oak 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 Sand Creek International School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
35-39%
(Top 50% in CO)
17%
(Bottom 50% in CO)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Oak Creek Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Harrison School District No. 2 In The County Of El Paso And State Of Colorado 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 Sand Creek International School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Harrison School District No. 2 In The County Of El Paso And State Of Colorado and Colorado public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
55-59%
(Top 30% in CO)(21-22 School Year Data)
41%
(Bottom 50% in CO)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Oak Creek Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Harrison School District No. 2 In The County Of El Paso And State Of Colorado 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 Sand Creek International School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Harrison School District No. 2 In The County Of El Paso And State Of Colorado 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 Oak Creek Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Sand Creek International School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
42
67
Grade 1 Students
44
72
Grade 2 Students
47
76
Grade 3 Students
51
70
Grade 4 Students
39
75
Grade 5 Students
47
55
Grade 6 Students
-
62
Grade 7 Students
-
60
Grade 8 Students
-
56

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Oak Creek Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Harrison School District No. 2 In The County Of El Paso And State Of Colorado and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Sand Creek International School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Harrison School District No. 2 In The County Of El Paso And State Of Colorado and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Asian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Oak Creek Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Harrison School District No. 2 In The County Of El Paso And State Of Colorado and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Sand Creek International School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Harrison School District No. 2 In The County Of El Paso And State Of Colorado and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
52%
61%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Oak Creek Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Harrison School District No. 2 In The County Of El Paso And State Of Colorado 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 Sand Creek International School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Harrison School District No. 2 In The County Of El Paso And State Of Colorado and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
6%
14%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Oak Creek Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Harrison School District No. 2 In The County Of El Paso And State Of Colorado 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 Black at Sand Creek International School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Harrison School District No. 2 In The County Of El Paso And State Of Colorado and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
32%
17%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Oak Creek Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Harrison School District No. 2 In The County Of El Paso And State Of Colorado 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 Sand Creek International School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Harrison School District No. 2 In The County Of El Paso And State Of Colorado 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
10%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Oak Creek Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Harrison School District No. 2 In The County Of El Paso And State Of Colorado 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 Sand Creek International School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Harrison School District No. 2 In The County Of El Paso And State Of Colorado and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.62
0.58
This chart showcases the diversity score of Oak Creek Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Harrison School District No. 2 In The County Of El Paso And State Of Colorado 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 Sand Creek International School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Harrison School District No. 2 In The County Of El Paso And State Of Colorado 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
69%
77%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Oak Creek Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Harrison School District No. 2 In The County Of El Paso And State Of Colorado 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 Sand Creek International School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Harrison School District No. 2 In The County Of El Paso And State Of Colorado and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Oak Creek Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Harrison School District No. 2 In The County Of El Paso And State Of Colorado 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 Sand Creek International School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Harrison School District No. 2 In The County Of El Paso And State Of Colorado and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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