Ranch Creek Elementary

Academy School District No. 20 in the county of El Paso an

9155 TUTT BOULEVARD
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80924

578 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Ranch Creek Elementary School is located in the Cordera master-planned community in northeast Colorado Springs and is part of the Academy District 20 school system. Serving students from kindergarten through fifth grade, the school is known for its modern facility and commitment to fostering a collaborative, student-centered learning environment. The school emphasizes academic excellence alongside social-emotional development, utilizing a curriculum designed to prepare students for middle school while encouraging them to become responsible, engaged community members.

The school community is highly active, benefiting from strong parental involvement and a variety of extracurricular opportunities that enrich the standard academic program. Because of its location in a rapidly growing area of Colorado Springs, Ranch Creek maintains a focus on inclusivity and community building, often hosting events that bring families and staff together. Its proximity to neighborhood parks and open spaces, combined with its high standards for instruction and support, makes it a sought-after institution for families residing within the District 20 boundaries.

578

Total Students

30.4

Full-Time Teachers

19.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

13.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Ranch Creek Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	368
Hispanic	106
Black	26
Asian	18
Two or More	60

White
368 (63.7%)
Hispanic
106 (18.3%)
Two or More
60 (10.4%)
Black
26 (4.5%)
Asian
18 (3.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Academy School District No. 20 in the county of El Paso an
Phone:	(719)234-5500
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	578
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	77
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	3

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 21

Kindergarten 70

Grade 1 96

Grade 2 101

Grade 3 107

Grade 4 92

Grade 5 91