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Westerly Creek Elementary School

Westerly Creek Elementary School

Address: 8800 East 28th Avenue, Denver

Phone: (720) 424-3160

Principal Name: Jill Corcoran

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About the Data

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PK-5
Grades Served
673
Total Enrollment
16:1
Teacher-to-Student Ratio
8:10am-3:10pm
Monday - Friday
Not Required
Uniforms
District Transportation Available
Transportation
About the School

Vision Principles that Guide Our SuccessLearning and InstructionAt Westerly Creek Elementary School, we platoon, which allows teachers to become experts in their content area.We collaborate, reflect, and align instruction on research-based best practices using consistent language.Westerly Creek students receive differentiated instruction to ensure that all students reach their personal learning...

Vision Principles that Guide Our SuccessLearning and InstructionAt Westerly Creek Elementary School, we platoon, which allows teachers to become experts in their content area.We collaborate, reflect, and align instruction on research-based best practices using consistent language.Westerly Creek students receive differentiated instruction to ensure that all students reach their personal learning goals.Professional CultureTeachers and staff at Westerly Creek Elementary School create a bridge between home and school by building lasting relationships with our families and community.Family and Community EngagementAt Westerly Creek Elementary School, we enhance communication, resources, and enrichment by hosting Family Engagement Nights, conferences, and school celebrations that intentionally embrace the diversity of our community to foster a sense of belonging for all.School Climate and CultureAt Westerly Creek Elementary School, we create a safe, equitable school learning environment that fosters high, clear, consistent expectations for student and adult behaviors that are clearly communicated.

Student Demographics

Asian
3.7%
Black or African American
6.2%
Hispanic or Latino
13.7%
White
65%
Other
11.5%
Teacher Demographics

American Indian or Alaska Native
0%
Asian
0%
Black or African American
0%
Hispanic or Latino
9.3%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0%
Two or More Races
0%
White
90.7%
Unknown or Withheld
0%
Student Special Populations

Economically Disadvantaged
14.3%
English Learners
7.5%
Special Education
12.1%
12.37
Average Years of Experience for Teachers
Student Survey Results

Metric 2024
Students feel a sense of belonging 89.9 %
Students feel engaged in learning and activities 39.6 %
Students feel safe and healthy 58.4 %
Students feel they have choice and agency 75.3 %
Parent Survey Results

Metric 2023
Parents feel involved in school decisions 55.2 %
Parents feel welcomed by their school 95.7 %
Parents have positive interactions with teachers 97.2 %
CMAS: % Met or Exceeded Expectations in English Language Arts

Metric 2023 2024 Change
All Students 75.8 % 80.8 % +5.0 %
American Indian or Alaska Native NA NA NA
Asian NA NA NA
Black or African American NA 31.3 % NA
Hispanic or Latino 55.8 % 66.7 % +10.9 %
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander NA NA NA
Two or More Races 90 % 77.8 % -12.2 %
White 82.3 % 90 % +7.7 %
Economically Disadvantaged 50 % 43.4 % -6.6 %
Not Economically Disadvantaged 80.2 % 89.3 % +9.1 %

CMAS: % Met or Exceeded Expectations in Math

Metric 2023 2024 Change
All Students 75.1 % 73.3 % -1.8 %
American Indian or Alaska Native NA NA NA
Asian NA NA NA
Black or African American NA 37.5 % NA
Hispanic or Latino 62.8 % 51.2 % -11.6 %
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander NA NA NA
Two or More Races 86.7 % 75 % -11.7 %
White 81.8 % 81.8 % +0.0 %
Economically Disadvantaged 38.1 % 32.1 % -6.0 %
Not Economically Disadvantaged 81.5 % 82.6 % +1.1 %

CMAS: Median Growth in English Language Arts

Metric 2023 2024 Change
All Students 58 54.5 -3.5
American Indian or Alaska Native NA NA NA
Asian NA NA NA
Black or African American NA NA NA
Hispanic or Latino 52 55 +3.0
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander NA NA NA
Two or More Races NA 57 NA
White 54.5 56.5 +2.0
Not Economically Disadvantaged 56.5 59 +2.5
Economically Disadvantaged 66 42 -24.0

CMAS: Median Growth in Math

Metric 2023 2024 Change
All Students 61 38 -23.0
American Indian or Alaska Native NA NA NA
Asian NA NA NA
Black or African American NA NA NA
Hispanic or Latino 59 33.5 -25.5
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander NA NA NA
Two or More Races NA 33 NA
White 63 45 -18.0
Not Economically Disadvantaged 63 42.5 -20.5
Economically Disadvantaged 55 33 -22.0

Performance Plan
Preliminary State Performance Rating
Academic Offerings

Choir
Drama
Environmental Science
Gifted and Talented Supports
STEM
Visual Arts
Special Programs Offered

ELCSports
Flag Football (Co-ed)
Music
Physical Education (PE)
Robotics
Technology
Student Services & Supports

Breakfast
Lunch
After-School Programs
Before-School Programs
Special Education

Multi-Intensive Autism Center-Based Program (MI-Aut)
Multi-Lingual Learners

ESL (English as a Second Language)
Early Childhood

ECE-4 Spanish
Kindergarten English
Discipline: % of Total Student Population

Data for this campus is unavailable at this time. Please contact the school directly for more information.

Absenteeism

Metric 2024
Average Daily Attendance 94.2 %
Truancy Rate 2.9 %
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