- Enrollment
- 2,803
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Highlands Ranch, CO
Sand Creek Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Sand Creek Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 080345001407
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 37
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sand Creek Elementary School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Colorado median.
- #1 of 18
- schools in Highlands Ranch · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14:1
- students per teacher
- 14.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Sand Creek Elementary School has class sizes near the Colorado median. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sand Creek Elementary School ranks #1 of 18 schools in Highlands Ranch, CO.
School address
District: Douglas County School District No. Re 1 · Colorado
NCES ID 080345001407 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-29 students YoY
Sand Creek Elementary School shrank from 365 students in 2022-23 to 336 in 2023-24 (-7.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 23.8 → 22.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-29 students YoY 080345001407 · Highlands Ranch, CO Other · SMALL · TRAD
322 enr · 14:1 · 14.2% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: American Academy (2,803 students)
Sand Creek Elementary School shrank from 365 students in 2022-23 to 336 in 2023-24 (-7.9%). Teacher FTE lost 23.8 → 22.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Sand Creek Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- American Acade
American Academy
2,803 students
- Rock Canyon Hi
Rock Canyon High School
2,325 students
- Legend High Sc
Legend High School
2,206 students
- Mountain Vista
Mountain Vista High School
2,169 students
- Chaparral High
Chaparral High School
2,007 students
- This school 322
Sand Creek Elementary School
322 students
What this shows Sand Creek Elementary School reports 322 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sand Creek Elementary School compares
Sand Creek Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Colorado and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14:1 | ▼ 16% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 14.2% | ▼ 63% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 322 | top 57% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14:1
Leaner classes than 57% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
322
Bigger than 36% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
14.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 63% below the Colorado average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 33% in Colorado - lower ratio than 67% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$12,942
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $17,910
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 313 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 63.0%
Hispanic or Latino 18.0%
Two or More 9.0%
Asian 7.5%
African American 1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 63.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.7, Sand Creek Elementary School is more mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Douglas County School District No. Re 1 reports $12,942 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sand Creek Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rock Canyon High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Legend High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mountain Vista High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chaparral High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sand Creek Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,325
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 2,206
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 2,169
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 2,007
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~322 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sand Creek Elementary School
How many students attend Sand Creek Elementary School?
Sand Creek Elementary School has 322 students enrolled. It is a public school in Highlands Ranch, CO. CCD year-over-year: 365 (2022-23) → 336 (2023-24), down 29.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sand Creek Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sand Creek Elementary School is 14:1, which is 16% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sand Creek Elementary School?
14.2% of students at Sand Creek Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sand Creek Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Sand Creek Elementary School is White at 63.0% of enrollment, in Highlands Ranch, CO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sand Creek Elementary School?
Sand Creek Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Sand Creek Elementary School rank among schools in Highlands Ranch?
By Resource Investment Index, Sand Creek Elementary School ranks #1 of 18 schools in Highlands Ranch, CO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Highlands Ranch on the city page.
What other schools are in Douglas County School District No. Re 1?
Besides Sand Creek Elementary School, Douglas County School District No. Re 1 also operates American Academy (2,803 students), Rock Canyon High School (2,325 students), and Legend High School (2,206 students). See the Douglas County School District No. Re 1 district page for the complete list.