Running Creek Elementary School

Public K-5

 900 South Elbert Street
       Elizabeth, CO  80107


(303) 646-4620

District: Elizabeth School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
489th of 935 Colorado Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,943 Help


Students who attend Running Creek Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Elizabeth Middle School
High:    Elizabeth High School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.4 Help
Number of students:  309

Racial breakdown:

White:
79.0%
Hispanic:
16.8%
Two or more races:
3.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  20.1% Help


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Compare Details Running Creek Elementary School ranks worse than 52.3% of elementary schools in Colorado. It also ranks 2nd among 3 ranked elementary schools in the Elizabeth School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 43.34. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (79%), Hispanic (16.8%), two or more races (3.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 20.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Elizabeth School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Running Creek Elementary School is 12.4, which is the lowest among 5 elementary schools in the Elizabeth School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Running Creek Elementary School is $14,943, which is the highest among 5 elementary schools in the Elizabeth School District!
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Running Creek Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Running Creek Elementary School 489th of 935 Colorado public elementary schools. (See Running Creek Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Male students:


Elizabeth School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Elizabeth School District 33rd of 115 Colorado school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Running Creek Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Running Creek Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 72.01 231st 808 71.4%
2005 74.49 219th 823 73.4%
2006 76.06 172nd 829 79.3%
2007 75.83 193rd 852 77.3%
2008 78.19 158th 849 81.4%
2009 74.84 210th 872 75.9%
2010 71.10 271st 925 70.7%
2011 77.39 193rd 935 79.4%
2012 73.37 236th 935 74.8%
2013 71.05 270th 954 71.7%
2014 61.17 384th 962 60.1%
2015 48.29 442nd 938 52.9%
2016 31.27 596th 914 34.8%
2017 25.87 673rd 929 27.6%
2018 34.08 581st 917 36.6%
2019 21.03 763rd 965 20.9%
2022 31.53 605th 921 34.3%
2023 43.34 489th 933 47.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Running Creek Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 22.36 590th 758 22.2%
2022 33.37 395th 595 33.6%
2023 27.57 456th 642 29.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Running Creek Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 11.05 713th 764 6.7%
2022 17.26 492nd 594 17.2%
2023 35.05 405th 649 37.6%
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Data source: test scores: Colorado Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Running Creek Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 0
1990 534 4 6 14 5 n/a n/a 0 563
1991 554 3 6 15 6 n/a n/a 0 584
1992 562 2 7 16 11 n/a n/a 0 598
1993 565 4 8 12 9 n/a n/a 0 598
1994 605 6 6 15 3 n/a n/a 0 635
1995 775 7 6 26 10 n/a n/a 0 824
1996 775 7 6 26 10 n/a n/a 0 824
1997 547 5 2 13 6 n/a n/a 0 573
1998 521 7 6 19 3 n/a n/a 0 556
1999 489 7 4 22 8 n/a n/a 0 530
2000 503 5 3 24 7 n/a n/a 0 542
2001 514 2 6 28 8 n/a n/a 0 558
2002 468 4 6 49 9 n/a n/a 0 536
2003 468 4 6 49 9 n/a n/a 0 536
2004 439 2 7 54 8 n/a n/a 0 510
2005 445 2 7 56 6 n/a n/a 0 516
2006 419 2 10 52 7 n/a n/a 0 490
2007 426 2 11 51 5 n/a n/a 0 495
2008 426 2 11 49 8 n/a n/a 0 496
2009 411 4 9 33 4 n/a n/a 0 461
2010 414 2 9 30 4 n/a n/a 0 459
2011 348 0 2 27 1 0 8 0 386
2012 303 2 2 38 0 0 16 0 361
2013 305 1 1 32 0 0 13 0 352
2014 290 0 1 37 0 0 13 0 341
2015 289 0 0 38 2 0 14 0 343
2016 274 0 0 41 1 0 16 0 332
2017 279 0 1 38 1 0 15 0 334
2018 262 0 1 36 1 0 13 0 313
2019 263 1 1 42 0 0 8 0 315
2020 245 2 1 42 0 0 8 0 298
2021 238 1 0 30 0 0 9 0 278
2022 253 0 0 43 0 0 9 0 305
2023 244 0 0 52 2 0 11 0 309

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Running Creek Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 0 30.0 0.0 n/a
1990 563 30.8 18.2 4.3
1991 584 31.5 18.5 2.6
1992 598 32.5 18.4 6.7
1993 598 32.7 18.3 6.9
1994 635 32.5 19.5 8.2
1995 824 40.3 20.4 2.8
1996 824 40.3 20.4 2.8
1997 573 29.0 19.8 3.3
1998 556 32.2 17.3 3.1
1999 530 33.2 16.0 4.7
2000 542 32.5 16.7 10.9
2001 558 28.9 19.3 6.3
2002 536 32.0 16.8 8.2
2003 536 32.0 16.8 8.2
2004 510 31.0 16.5 8.4
2005 516 30.0 17.2 9.9
2006 490 28.7 17.1 11.2
2007 495 31.5 15.7 9.7
2008 496 32.5 15.3 17.9
2009 461 31.0 14.9 10.4
2010 459 28.5 16.0 23.5
2011 386 28.0 13.7 23.8
2012 361 25.2 14.2 27.4
2013 352 24.6 14.2 33.8
2014 341 25.0 13.5 29
2015 343 26.0 13.1 28.3
2016 332 23.0 14.4 33.1
2017 334 22.7 14.6 28.7
2018 313 22.2 14.0 26.2
2019 315 21.2 14.8 27.9
2020 298 22.1 13.4 26.2
2021 278 21.2 13.0 23.4
2022 305 26.3 11.5 22.3
2023 309 24.8 12.4 20.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Running Creek Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 0 30.0 0.0 n/a
1990 563 30.8 18.2 4.3
1991 584 31.5 18.5 2.6
1992 598 32.5 18.4 6.7
1993 598 32.7 18.3 6.9
1994 635 32.5 19.5 8.2
1995 824 40.3 20.4 2.8
1996 824 40.3 20.4 2.8
1997 573 29.0 19.8 3.3
1998 556 32.2 17.3 3.1
1999 530 33.2 16.0 4.7
2000 542 32.5 16.7 10.9
2001 558 28.9 19.3 6.3
2002 536 32.0 16.8 8.2
2003 536 32.0 16.8 8.2
2004 510 31.0 16.5 8.4
2005 516 30.0 17.2 9.9
2006 490 28.7 17.1 11.2
2007 495 31.5 15.7 9.7
2008 496 32.5 15.3 17.9
2009 461 31.0 14.9 10.4
2010 459 28.5 16.0 23.5
2011 386 28.0 13.7 23.8
2012 361 25.2 14.2 27.4
2013 352 24.6 14.2 33.8
2014 341 25.0 13.5 29
2015 343 26.0 13.1 28.3
2016 332 23.0 14.4 33.1
2017 334 22.7 14.6 28.7
2018 313 22.2 14.0 26.2
2019 315 21.2 14.8 27.9
2020 298 22.1 13.4 26.2
2021 278 21.2 13.0 23.4
2022 305 26.3 11.5 22.3
2023 309 24.8 12.4 20.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Running Creek Elementary School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $10,604
2020 $12,774
2021 $14,599
2022 $14,943

Data source: Colorado Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Running Creek Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 763rd of 965 Elementary schoolsRanks 489th of 933 Elementary schools
 26.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Running Creek Elementary School)1828.9
 10.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Elizabeth School District)34.633.3
 1.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)41.339.9
 1.4%
3rd Grade Math (Running Creek Elementary School)3448.9
 14.9%
   3rd Grade Math (Elizabeth School District)44.953.4
 8.5%
   3rd Grade Math (Colorado)4140.4
 0.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Running Creek Elementary School)21.137.8
 16.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Elizabeth School District)44.246.2
 2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)4843.8
 4.2%
4th Grade Math (Running Creek Elementary School)19.333.3
 14%
   4th Grade Math (Elizabeth School District)32.941.9
 9%
   4th Grade Math (Colorado)33.632.7
 0.9%
5th Grade Science (Running Creek Elementary School)18.825.4
 6.6%
   5th Grade Science (Elizabeth School District)27.332.9
 5.6%
   5th Grade Science (Colorado)35.933.9
 2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Running Creek Elementary School)34.335.6
 1.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Elizabeth School District)34.545.3
 10.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)48.447.8
 0.6%
5th Grade Math (Running Creek Elementary School)25.445.9
 20.5%
   5th Grade Math (Elizabeth School District)22.544.2
 21.7%
   5th Grade Math (Colorado)35.736.5
 0.8%
All Grades English Language Arts (Running Creek Elementary School)25.434.2
 8.8%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Elizabeth School District)48.247.3
 0.9%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Colorado)45.843.7
 2.1%
All Grades Math (Running Creek Elementary School)25.843
 17.2%
   All Grades Math (Elizabeth School District)31.337.2
 5.9%
   All Grades Math (Colorado)34.732.9
 1.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students315309
 1.9%
African American10
 100%
American Indian02
Asian10
 100%
Hispanic4252
 23.8%
Pacific Islander00
White263244
 7.2%
Two or More Races811
 37.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients27.9%20.1%
 7.9%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Running Creek Elementary School

In the 2022-23 school year, 309 students attended Running Creek Elementary School.

Students who attend Running Creek Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Elizabeth Middle School
High : Elizabeth High School

Running Creek Elementary School ranks 489th of 935 Colorado elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Running Creek Elementary School are 79% White, 17% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races.


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