Willow Creek Elementary School

Elementary No virtual instruction CENTENNIAL, CO Grades PK–05 City: Midsize Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO SchoolScore™ B (79.2)
  • 462 Students
  • 28.8 Teachers (FTE)
  • 16:1 Student:Teacher
  • PK–05 Grade Range
  • Open Status
  • (720)554-3900 Phone
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Willow Creek Elementary School
CENTENNIAL, CO 80112
Elementary No virtual instruction Grades PK–05 SchoolScore™ B (79.2)
462
Students
28.8
Teachers
16:1
Student:Teacher
(720)554-3900
Phone

Willow Creek Elementary School is a public Elementary school located in CENTENNIAL, COLORADO, operated by the Cherry Creek School District No. 5 in the county of Arapah school district. It serves grades PK–05.

Key statistics: 462 students enrolled; a 16:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

The school is classified as City: Midsize by the NCES locale classification system.

Data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data (CCD), the definitive federal database of U.S. public schools, updated annually.

vs Colorado Elementary School Average
Enrollment
462.0
State avg: 394.0
▲ 17% better
Student:Teacher Ratio
16.04:1
State avg: 15.3:1
▲ 5% worse
Free Lunch %
14.7%
State avg: 48.3%
▼ 70% better
School Details
School Name
Willow Creek Elementary School
NCESSCH ID
080291000208
State School ID
CO-0130-9624
School Type
Regular School
Level
Elementary
Status
Open
Charter
No
Charter Auth
–
Virtual
No virtual instruction
NSLP Status
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Shared Time
No
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
7855 SOUTH WILLOW WAY
City
CENTENNIAL
State
Colorado
ZIP Code
80112
County
Arapahoe County
Metro Area
Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO
Metro Type
Metropolitan
Locale
City: Midsize
Cong. District
0806
State Leg. Upper
08027
State Leg. Lower
08037
Latitude
39.574
Longitude
-104.8887
Grades Offered
Pre-K Kindergarten 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th
👥
462
Total Students
👩‍🏫
28.8
Teachers FTE
📐
16:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
28.8
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)28.8
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
No Category Codes 68 14.7%
Not Applicable 0 0%
District Info
District Name
Cherry Creek School District No. 5 in the county of Arapah
LEAID
0802910
State LEA ID
CO-0130
Phone
(303)773-1184
Website
http://www.cherrycreekschools.org
Type
Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Status
Open
City
GREENWOOD VILLAGE
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District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$925,679K
Federal Revenue
$47,788K
State Revenue
$425,565K
Local Revenue
$452,326K
Total Expenditure
$950,345K
Instruction Exp.
$509,212K
Support Services
$265,652K
Other Current Exp.
$19,279K
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Geographic

Nearby Schools

Public schools within ~12 miles of Willow Creek Elementary School

1
Dry Creek Elementary School
ENGLEWOOD · Elementary
0.8 mi
2
Walnut Hills Community Elementary School
CENTENNIAL · Elementary
1.2 mi
3
Acres Green Elementary School
LITTLETON · Elementary
1.2 mi
4
Homestead Elementary School
CENTENNIAL · Elementary
1.3 mi
5
Colorado Summit Connections Academy
ENGLEWOOD · Other
1.5 mi
6
Colorado Connections @ 27J
ENGLEWOOD · Other
1.5 mi
Comparable Schools

Similar Schools

Public elementary in Colorado with similar enrollment to Willow Creek Elementary School

High Plains Elementary School
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462
Students
14.86:1
Ratio
30%
Free Lunch
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462
Students
16.56:1
Ratio
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Free Lunch
Crown Pointe Charter Academy
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461
Students
17.37:1
Ratio
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Free Lunch
Arapahoe Ridge Elementary School
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WESTMINSTER, CO
465
Students
17.55:1
Ratio
57%
Free Lunch
Clyde Miller K-8
Aurora Joint District No. 28 of the counties of Adams and A
AURORA, CO
466
Students
21.18:1
Ratio
88%
Free Lunch
Polton Community Elementary School
Cherry Creek School District No. 5 in the county of Arapah
AURORA, CO
466
Students
13.79:1
Ratio
56%
Free Lunch
Scott Elementary School
Colorado Springs School District No. 11 in the county of E
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO
458
Students
15.94:1
Ratio
44%
Free Lunch
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458
Students
16.29:1
Ratio
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Free Lunch
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Willow Creek Elementary School, answered using official NCES data.

How many students attend Willow Creek Elementary School?
462 students are enrolled at Willow Creek Elementary School, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does Willow Creek Elementary School have?
Willow Creek Elementary School has 28.8 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16:1.
What grades does Willow Creek Elementary School serve?
Willow Creek Elementary School serves grades PK through 05.
Is Willow Creek Elementary School a charter school?
Willow Creek Elementary School is not a charter school.
What metro area is Willow Creek Elementary School located in?
Willow Creek Elementary School is located in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metropolitan area.
What school district does Willow Creek Elementary School belong to?
Willow Creek Elementary School is part of the Cherry Creek School District No. 5 in the county of Arapah school district.
How much does Cherry Creek School District No. 5 in the county of Arapah spend per student?
The Cherry Creek School District No. 5 in the county of Arapah district spends approximately $2,057,023,810 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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