C
Below Average
55/100

Elk Creek Elementary

📚 Pre-K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 804 WEST MAIN STREET, New Castle, CO 81647
Overall
C
55/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C
Reading 37% · Math 22% proficient · 33rd percentile in Colorado
Resources
B+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Colorado schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

55
Repit Score
out of 100
266
Students
enrolled
13.8:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$14K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)75%33/100reading 40th percentile, math 26th percentile among Colorado elementary schools (2018–19 state tests)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%78/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 46% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with Colorado schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −22 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Colorado. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency37% (−9 pts vs. state avg 46%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency22% (−11 pts vs. state avg 33%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Colorado state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White57%37%reading +0 pts, math -11 pts50th percentile (list)
Hispanic22%12%reading -7 pts, math -9 pts20th percentile (list)
Low-income22%12%reading -6 pts, math -9 pts21st percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 804 WEST MAIN STREET
City New Castle
ZIP Code 81647
District 0806240
NCES School ID 080624006396
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 81647

Understanding the community around Elk Creek Elementary helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $80,874
Per Capita Income $35,973
Poverty Rate 6.4%
Households Earning $100K+ 37.2%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 36.3%
High School or Higher 93.6%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $438,200
Median Rent $1,307
Owner-Occupied 76.6%
Renter-Occupied 23.4%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Elk Creek Elementary.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 51.5%
Female 48.5%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 48.5%
Hispanic/Latino 47.4%
Two or More Races 2.6%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian 0.8%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 266
Teachers (FTE) 19.3
Student:Teacher Ratio 13.8:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Elk Creek Elementary?
Elk Creek Elementary has a Repit School Score of 55 out of 100, earning a grade of C. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Elk Creek Elementary?
Elk Creek Elementary has 266 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.8:1.
What grades does Elk Creek Elementary serve?
Elk Creek Elementary serves grades Pre-K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Elk Creek Elementary receive per student?
Elk Creek Elementary receives $13,949 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Elk Creek Elementary in 81647 ▼
Avg Home Value
$657,281
Avg Monthly Rent
$2,601
1-Year Change
+4.7%
% Renters
23.4%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026