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Ranch Creek Elementary

Q: Is Ranch Creek Elementary a good school?

Ranch Creek Elementary ranks 147 th of 946 Colorado elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-5

147^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 946 Colorado Elementary Schools

Better than 84% of Colorado elementary schools

Summary

Ranch Creek Elementary is a PK–5 elementary school in Colorado Springs, CO, serving 578 students as part of Academy School District No. 20, a district ranked 10th in Colorado with a 5-star rating. The school earned a 4-star rating for 2025-2026 and ranks 147th out of 943 Colorado elementary schools (84th percentile), placing it firmly in the upper tier of elementary schools statewide. With only 13.8% of students qualifying for free/reduced lunch—the lowest rate among comparable nearby schools—and chronic absenteeism at 15.4% (below the district's 19.7% and the state's 28.4%), Ranch Creek enjoys a strong foundation for learning.

Academically, Ranch Creek is among the best in its area. English Language Arts proficiency is 72.2%, far exceeding the district (61.8%) and state (44.7%), while math proficiency is 61.1% versus the district's 54.7% and the state's 37.3%. Fifth-grade ELA is a particular standout at 81.1% proficiency. In a remarkable equity achievement, Hispanic students at the school ranked 9th out of 247 schools statewide for that subgroup (96th percentile, 5 stars). Among nearby schools, Ranch Creek ranks 4th by statewide percentile, behind Explorer Elementary (91st) and Chinook Trail Elementary (89th), but ahead of Academy International Elementary (79th).

Two areas are worth watching. Fifth-grade science proficiency (39.8%) falls below the district average (45.1%) and trails nearby schools such as Academy Endeavour Elementary (53.6%), Explorer (52.6%), and Chinook Trail (48.1%). Fourth-grade math (52.4%) also dips below the district average (58.4%)—the only grade/subject where the school underperforms its district. Chronic absenteeism rose from 10.8% to 15.4% year-over-year, though it remains better than district and state averages. With a student-teacher ratio of 19:1, Ranch Creek has larger classes than some neighbors but still delivers strong results. Overall, it is a reliable high-performer in a top district, with clear opportunities to strengthen science and 4th-grade math.

578

Students ?

19.0

Student/teacher ratio ?

$13,016

Per pupil spending ?

13.8%

Free/discounted lunch ?

9155 Tutt Boulevard
Colorado Springs, CO 80924-4222

(719) 234-5500

District: Academy School District No. 20

Students who attend Ranch Creek Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Timberview Middle School
High:	Liberty High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

63.7%

Hispanic:

18.3%

Two or more races:

10.4%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 78th percentile in 2016 → 84th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Colorado average (63% vs 41% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 16% of Colorado elementary schools

✓Ranking is trending up — up 6 percentile points since 2016

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school63%

District avg57%

Colorado avg41%

147^th of 946

Colorado public elementary schools ?

Top 16%▲ up 6 pts since 2016

From top 22% (2016) to top 16% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

8^th of 22Elementary Schools in the Academy School District No. 20

10^th of 114Academy School District No. 20 among Colorado districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Colorado percentile	Rating
2026	83.3	147 of 946	84.5%	★★★★☆
2025	83.8	130 of 950	86.3%	★★★★☆
2024	78.7	178 of 943	81.1%	★★★★☆
2023	77.9	182 of 933	80.5%	★★★★☆
2022	68.1	268 of 921	70.9%	★★★★☆
2021	74.8	198 of 710	72.1%	★★★★☆
2019	86.2	107 of 965	88.9%	★★★★☆
2018	78.4	182 of 917	80.2%	★★★★☆
2017	72.7	229 of 929	75.3%	★★★★☆
2016	74.7	199 of 914	78.2%	★★★★☆
2015	71.3	232 of 938	75.3%	★★★★☆
2014	76.7	214 of 962	77.8%	★★★★☆
2013	76.2	211 of 954	77.9%	★★★★☆
2012	75.6	214 of 935	77.1%	★★★★☆
2011	71.5	268 of 935	71.3%	★★★★☆
2010	77.7	185 of 925	80.0%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Colorado percentile	Rating
2026	78.1	135 of 695	80.6%	★★★★☆
2025	80.0	109 of 694	84.3%	★★★★☆
2024	70.1	189 of 684	72.4%	★★★★☆
2023	65.2	199 of 642	69.0%	★★★☆☆
2022	61.4	221 of 595	62.9%	★★★☆☆
2021	67.6	129 of 351	63.2%	★★★☆☆
2019	85.6	78 of 758	89.7%	★★★★☆
2018	76.2	131 of 690	81.0%	★★★★☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Colorado percentile	Rating
2025	95.0	9 of 247	96.4%	★★★★★
2024	73.1	45 of 242	81.4%	★★★★☆
2023	66.9	50 of 197	74.6%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Colorado percentile	Rating
2026	76.1	148 of 697	78.8%	★★★★☆
2025	75.9	145 of 700	79.3%	★★★★☆
2024	71.2	173 of 683	74.7%	★★★★☆
2023	72.1	166 of 649	74.4%	★★★★☆
2022	55.5	251 of 594	57.7%	★★★☆☆
2021	62.6	158 of 352	55.1%	★★★☆☆
2019	77.6	142 of 764	81.4%	★★★★☆
2018	66.3	194 of 693	72.0%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Colorado percentile	Rating
2026	68.1	160 of 547	70.7%	★★★★☆
2025	76.2	99 of 551	82.0%	★★★★☆
2024	68.5	151 of 539	72.0%	★★★★☆
2023	72.6	119 of 525	77.3%	★★★★☆
2022	47.3	254 of 454	44.1%	★★☆☆☆
2021	55.1	154 of 288	46.5%	★★☆☆☆
2019	59.4	219 of 596	63.3%	★★★☆☆
2018	56.3	137 of 337	59.3%	★★★☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Hispanic (2025)96th percentile+10 vs school

Female (2026)81st percentile-4 vs school

Male (2026)79th percentile-6 vs school

White (2026)71st percentile-14 vs school

By subject vs Colorado (2025-2026) ?

English Language Arts72%+27 vs state

Math61%+24 vs state

Science40%+4 vs state

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What people are saying

by a parent
Monday, April 18, 2016

My daughter and I LOVE Ranch Creek. They are so supportive of learning and are very responsive. Close Quote

by a parent on FaceBook
Wednesday, April 18, 2012

My son has attended preschool for two years at Ranch Creek. He has had an amazing experience with a top notch teacher in a beautiful classroom. I couldn't have been happier with his introduction to elementary school. Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				CMAS English Language Arts (2026)							CMAS Math (2026)							CMAS Science (2026)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients (2025)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	CMAS English Language Arts 3rd Grade	CMAS English Language Arts 4th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts 5th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts 6th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts 7th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts 8th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts All Grades	CMAS Math 3rd Grade	CMAS Math 4th Grade	CMAS Math 5th Grade	CMAS Math 6th Grade	CMAS Math 7th Grade	CMAS Math 8th Grade	CMAS Math All Grades	CMAS Science 5th Grade	CMAS Science 8th Grade	Total
Ranch Creek Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	9155 Tutt Boulevard	Colorado Springs	80924	El Paso County	Academy School District No. 20	No	No	No	No	(719) 234-5500	578	30	19.0	13.8%	368 (63.7%)	26 (4.5%)	106 (18.3%)	18 (3.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	60 (10.4%)	83.3	147^th of 946 public elementary schools	84.5%		83.8	130^th of 950 public elementary schools	86.3%	17	66.3	69.9	81.1				72.2	67.0	52.4	64.4				61.1	39.8		$13,016
Chinook Trail Elementary School	Public	K-5	11795 Grand Lawn Circle	Colorado Springs	80924	El Paso County	Academy School District No. 20	No	No	No	No	(719) 234-5700	632	34	18.6	16.9%	366 (57.9%)	22 (3.5%)	112 (17.7%)	57 (9.0%)	2 (0.3%)	7 (1.1%)	66 (10.4%)	87.2	105^th of 946 public elementary schools	88.9%		87.9	101^st of 950 public elementary schools	89.4%	4	63.9	66.3	78.0				69.8	66.0	62.4	78.0				69.2	48.1		$12,863
Legacy Peak Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	8701 Wolf Valley Drive	Colorado Springs	80924	El Paso County	Academy School District No. 20	No	No	No	No	(719) 234-5900	652	35	18.8	23.5%	359 (55.1%)	40 (6.1%)	121 (18.6%)	50 (7.7%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	81 (12.4%)	53.2	410^th of 946 public elementary schools	56.7%		45	490^th of 950 public elementary schools	48.4%	80	41.8	54.5	50.0				48.8	43.3	46.5	30.5				40.3	38.1		$11,997
Prairie Hills Elementary School	Public	K-5	8025 Telegraph Drive	Colorado Springs	80920	El Paso County	Academy School District No. 20	No	No	No	Yes	(719) 234-5100	348	25	14.2	40.8%	245 (70.4%)	8 (2.3%)	60 (17.2%)	3 (0.9%)	4 (1.1%)	1 (0.3%)	27 (7.8%)	54.8	402^nd of 946 public elementary schools	57.5%		62.2	343^rd of 950 public elementary schools	63.9%	59	33.3	50.0	59.6				47.7	36.8	51.6	43.9				44.3	36.8		$15,506
Explorer Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4190 Bardot Drive	Colorado Springs	80920	El Paso County	Academy School District No. 20	No	No	No	No	(719) 234-4400	470	29	16.0	27.4%	287 (61.1%)	19 (4.0%)	97 (20.6%)	11 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.6%)	53 (11.3%)	88.5	88^th of 946 public elementary schools	90.7%		77.7	204^th of 950 public elementary schools	78.5%	116	66.7	72.7	77.5				72.8	78.3	62.1	60.8				66.3	52.6		$13,588
Grand Peak Academy	Public, Charter	K-8	7036 Cowpoke Road	Colorado Springs	80908	El Paso County	El Paso County Colorado School District 49	Yes	No	No	No	(719) 495-7360	608	32	19.1	33.1%	312 (51.3%)	26 (4.3%)	176 (28.9%)	22 (3.6%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.5%)	69 (11.3%)	40.1	513^th of 946 public elementary schools	45.8%		44.5	494^th of 950 public elementary schools	48.0%	19	25.0	52.1	44.3	14.5	38.8	24.5	34.2	45.6	38.9	45.7	16.4	22.4	45.3	36.8	27.1	22.6	$12,365
Freedom Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	5280 Butterfield Drive	Colorado Springs	80923	El Paso County	Colorado Springs School District No. 11	No	No	No	No	(719) 228-0800	407	26	15.8	41.8%	240 (59.0%)	23 (5.7%)	87 (21.4%)	14 (3.4%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	40 (9.8%)	79.1	182^nd of 946 public elementary schools	80.8%		78.8	193^rd of 950 public elementary schools	79.7%	11	47.1	55.3	83.0				59.8	62.9	62.3	66.0				63.5	47.2		$19,162
Frontier Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3755 Meadow Ridge Drive	Colorado Springs	80920	El Paso County	Academy School District No. 20	No	No	No	Yes	(719) 234-4600	262	24	10.9	48.1%	142 (54.2%)	7 (2.7%)	76 (29.0%)	5 (1.9%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	30 (11.5%)	46.4	460^th of 946 public elementary schools	51.4%		45.8	480^th of 950 public elementary schools	49.5%	20	44.1	53.6	52.1				50.0	47.1	34.6	25.5				34.6	28.3		$18,917
Academy Endeavour Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3475 Hampton Park Drive	Colorado Springs	80920	El Paso County	Academy School District No. 20	No	No	No	No	(719) 234-5600	347	26	13.6	23.3%	239 (68.9%)	4 (1.2%)	71 (20.5%)	9 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (6.9%)	63.8	317^th of 946 public elementary schools	66.5%		67.7	292^nd of 950 public elementary schools	69.3%	25	36.2	59.5	58.6				51.2	34.5	66.7	46.4				47.3	53.6		$15,431
Academy International Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	8550 Charity Drive	Colorado Springs	80920	El Paso County	Academy School District No. 20	No	No	No	No	(719) 234-4000	368	25	15.0	15.5%	201 (54.6%)	20 (5.4%)	54 (14.7%)	33 (9.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	60 (16.3%)	77.6	197^th of 946 public elementary schools	79.2%		74.5	231^st of 950 public elementary schools	75.7%	34	72.9	63.2	66.7				67.3	69.4	44.8	60.0				57.5	40.0		$15,255

Frequently Asked Questions about Ranch Creek Elementary

What is the racial makeup of Ranch Creek Elementary?

Students at Ranch Creek Elementary are 64% White, 18% Hispanic, 10% Two or more races, 4% African American, 3% Asian.

Is Ranch Creek Elementary a good school?

Ranch Creek Elementary ranks 147^th of 946 Colorado elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Ranch Creek Elementary?

In the 2024-25 school year, 578 students attended Ranch Creek Elementary.

What schools do graduates of Ranch Creek Elementary attend?

Students who attend Ranch Creek Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Timberview Middle School
High : Liberty High School

What district is Ranch Creek Elementary in?

Academy School District No. 20

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