Schools in Zip Code 80470

Zip code 80470 (Pine, Colorado) is served by one school, Elk Creek Elementary School, which provides PK–5 education to 323 students as part of Jefferson County School District No. R-1. Elk Creek is a standout elementary school with a 4-star rating, ranking in the top quarter of Colorado elementary schools (215th out of 943) for 2025–2026.

Elk Creek excels in English Language Arts, with an all-grade proficiency of 71.4%—well above the district (53.7%) and state (44.7%). Grade-level ELA scores are consistently strong, ranging from 69.6% in 3rd grade to 72.7% in 4th grade. Math proficiency is slightly above the district (45.8% vs. 44.6%) and state (37.3%), but 5th grade math drops to 35.7%, below both district and state averages. Science proficiency in 5th grade is 50.0%, above the district (46.2%) and state (36.1%), though it represents a significant decline from the prior year's 79.7%. Chronic absenteeism is a positive outlier at 16.6%, much lower than the district's 26.6% and the state's 28.4%.

With a relatively affluent student population (21.7% free/reduced lunch) and a favorable 15.7 student–teacher ratio, Elk Creek provides a supportive learning environment. The school's rank has fluctuated—287th in 2023–2024, 132nd in 2024–2025, and 215th in 2025–2026—but it maintains consistent 4-star status. Parents should note that the main areas to watch are 5th grade math, which falls below district and state averages, and year-to-year volatility in science scores. Overall, Elk Creek is a reliable, high-performing elementary school with strong literacy outcomes and excellent attendance, making it a solid choice within a well-regarded district.