ELK CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
ELK CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public elementary school that is part of the Jefferson County School District No. R-1 school district, located in PINE, CO with about 388 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. With about 18 teachers, ELK CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 21:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
ELK CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school located in Pine, Colorado, serving students in the Jefferson County School District. Situated in a scenic, mountainous area along U.S. Highway 285, the school is known for its close-knit community atmosphere and its focus on fostering a supportive learning environment. As a smaller institution, it emphasizes personalized attention for students in kindergarten through fifth grade, aiming to balance academic rigor with social-emotional development.
Beyond its core curriculum, Elk Creek Elementary is often noted for its commitment to outdoor and environmental education, reflecting the natural beauty of the surrounding foothills. The school strives to engage parents and community members through various volunteer opportunities and events, maintaining strong school spirit. For families living in the Pine and Conifer corridor, Elk Creek serves as a central hub that balances rural character with the educational standards and resources of the broader Jefferson County school system.
For more information, contact ELK CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (303) 982-2900 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
PINE, CO 80470-9543
(303) 982-2900
ELK CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in PINE, CO with about 388 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Colorado
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Jefferson County School District No. R-1
- Total Students:
- 388
- Teachers:
- 18.63
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 388 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending ELK CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 89% of the student body.
- White
- 89.2%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 5.9%
- Two or more races
- 3.4%
- Asian
- 1.3%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.3%
- Female
- 42.8%
- Male
- 57.2%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.