Oak Creek Elementary School

Harrison School District No. 2 in the county of El Paso an

3333 OAK CREEK DRIVE WEST
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80906

www.hsd2.org/OCE

235 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Oak Creek Elementary School, located in Colorado Springs, is a public school within the Harrison School District 2. The school serves a diverse student population, typically ranging from preschool through fifth grade, and is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth and personal development. By focusing on fundamental skills and social-emotional well-being, the school aims to prepare its young students for success in middle school and beyond.

The school is well-regarded for its focus on community engagement and its use of structured academic programming tailored to meet the needs of its neighborhood. With a strong emphasis on core subjects—such as literacy, mathematics, and science—Oak Creek integrates technology and interactive teaching methods to keep students engaged. Its location in the Broadmoor/Cheyenne Mountain area provides a stable setting for students to excel in a collaborative atmosphere supported by dedicated faculty and staff.

235

Total Students

19.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

74.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Oak Creek Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	62
Hispanic	126
Black	18
Asian	2
Two or More	27

Hispanic
126 (53.6%)
White
62 (26.4%)
Two or More
27 (11.5%)
Black
18 (7.7%)
Asian
2 (0.9%)

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:	Harrison School District No. 2 in the county of El Paso an
Phone:	(719)579-2175
Website:	http://www.hsd2.org/OCE
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	235
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	147
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	29

* 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

Kindergarten 35

Grade 1 35

Grade 2 43

Grade 3 44

Grade 4 40

Grade 5 38