Sand Creek Elementary School

Elementary No virtual instruction HIGHLANDS RANCH, CO Grades PK–06 Suburb: Large Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO SchoolScore™ B (73.9)
  • 322 Students
  • 23.8 Teachers (FTE)
  • 13.5:1 Student:Teacher
  • PK–06 Grade Range
  • Open Status
  • (303)387-6600 Phone
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Sand Creek Elementary School
HIGHLANDS RANCH, CO 80126
Elementary No virtual instruction Grades PK–06 SchoolScore™ B (73.9)
322
Students
23.8
Teachers
13.5:1
Student:Teacher
(303)387-6600
Phone

Sand Creek Elementary School is a public Elementary school located in HIGHLANDS RANCH, COLORADO, operated by the Douglas County School District No. Re 1 school district. It serves grades PK–06.

Key statistics: 322 students enrolled; a 13.5:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

The school is classified as Suburb: Large 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
322.0
State avg: 394.0
▼ 18% worse
Student:Teacher Ratio
13.53:1
State avg: 15.3:1
▼ 12% better
Free Lunch %
27.3%
State avg: 48.3%
▼ 43% better
School Details
School Name
Sand Creek Elementary School
NCESSCH ID
080345001407
State School ID
CO-0900-7610
School Type
Regular School
Level
Elementary
Status
Open
Charter
No
Charter Auth
–
Virtual
No virtual instruction
NSLP Status
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Shared Time
No
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
8898 SOUTH MAPLEWOOD DRIVE
City
HIGHLANDS RANCH
State
Colorado
ZIP Code
80126
County
Douglas County
Metro Area
Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO
Metro Type
Metropolitan
Locale
Suburb: Large
Cong. District
0804
State Leg. Upper
08030
State Leg. Lower
08043
Latitude
39.5601
Longitude
-104.9666
Grades Offered
Pre-K Kindergarten 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th
👥
322
Total Students
👩‍🏫
23.8
Teachers FTE
📐
13.5:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
23.8
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)23.8
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
No Category Codes 88 27.3%
Not Applicable 0 0%
District Info
District Name
Douglas County School District No. Re 1
LEAID
0803450
State LEA ID
CO-0900
Phone
(303)387-0100
Website
http://www.dcsdk12.org
Type
Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Status
Open
City
CASTLE ROCK
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District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$950,602K
Federal Revenue
$36,083K
State Revenue
$405,181K
Local Revenue
$509,338K
Total Expenditure
$938,888K
Instruction Exp.
$460,364K
Support Services
$310,284K
Other Current Exp.
$36,182K
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Geographic

Nearby Schools

Public schools within ~12 miles of Sand Creek Elementary School

1
Cougar Run Elementary School
HIGHLANDS RANCH · Elementary
1 mi
2
Northridge Elementary School
HIGHLANDS RANCH · Elementary
1 mi
3
John Wesley Powell Middle School
LITTLETON · Middle
1.1 mi
4
Platte River Charter Academy
HIGHLANDS RANCH · Elementary
1.5 mi
5
Arapahoe High School
CENTENNIAL · High
1.5 mi
6
Bear Canyon Elementary School
HIGHLANDS RANCH · Elementary
1.6 mi
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Students
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Ratio
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Free Lunch
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Free Lunch
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Students
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Ratio
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Free Lunch
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Students
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Ratio
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323
Students
18.39:1
Ratio
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Free Lunch
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321
Students
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Ratio
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Free Lunch
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Students
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Ratio
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Free Lunch
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Free Lunch
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

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

How many students attend Sand Creek Elementary School?
322 students are enrolled at Sand Creek Elementary School, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does Sand Creek Elementary School have?
Sand Creek Elementary School has 23.8 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.5:1.
What grades does Sand Creek Elementary School serve?
Sand Creek Elementary School serves grades PK through 06.
Is Sand Creek Elementary School a charter school?
Sand Creek Elementary School is not a charter school.
What metro area is Sand Creek Elementary School located in?
Sand Creek Elementary School is located in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metropolitan area.
What school district does Sand Creek Elementary School belong to?
Sand Creek Elementary School is part of the Douglas County School District No. Re 1 school district.
How much does Douglas County School District No. Re 1 spend per student?
The Douglas County School District No. Re 1 district spends approximately $2,915,801,242 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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