Soda Creek Elementary School

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Soda Creek Elementary School ranks 156 th of 943 Colorado elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Soda Creek Elementary School is a public elementary school in Steamboat Springs, Colorado, serving grades PK-5 with 402 students. The school consistently outperforms state and district averages in academic performance, with a diverse student population and a favorable student-teacher ratio.

Soda Creek Elementary School is a standout in the Steamboat Springs School District, with 62.7% of its students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 58.1% proficient or better in Math, compared to 44.1% and 34.2% statewide, respectively. The school's racial diversity, with 80.35% White, 13.93% Hispanic, and 1.49% Asian students, is higher than the nearby Strawberry Park Elementary School, which has a 77.38% White student population. Additionally, Soda Creek has a lower percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 3.19% to 13.47%, compared to 17% at the nearby Sleeping Giant School.

Soda Creek Elementary School's consistent high performance, with a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger in several recent school years, indicates that the school is providing a high-quality education to its diverse student population. While the school's low percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch may present challenges in ensuring equity, the strong performance of other nearby schools, such as Strawberry Park Elementary School, suggests that the Steamboat Springs School District No. Re 2 as a whole is delivering a quality education to its students.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

220 Park Avenue
Steamboat Springs, CO 80487-5058

(970) 871-3399

District: Steamboat Springs School District No. Re 2

SchoolDigger Rank:
156^th of 943 Colorado Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $20,671

Students who attend Soda Creek Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Steamboat Springs Middle School
High:	Steamboat Springs High School

Student/teacher ratio: 12.8

Number of students: 384

Racial breakdown:

White:

75.8%

Hispanic:

18.8%

Two or more races:

2.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 21.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Soda Creek Elementary School ranks better than 83.5% of elementary schools in Colorado. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 81.65. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Soda Creek Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Steamboat Springs School District No. Re 2. Racial makeup is: White (75.8%), Hispanic (18.8%), two or more races (2.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 21.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Soda Creek Elementary School is 12.8. 2 elementary schools in the Steamboat Springs School District No. Re 2 have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Soda Creek Elementary School employs 29.9 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Soda Creek Elementary School is $20,671, which is the 2^nd highest among 2 elementary schools in the Steamboat Springs School District No. Re 2.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Soda Creek Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Soda Creek Elementary School 156^th of 943 Colorado public elementary schools. (See Soda Creek Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Male students:

White students:

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Rank History for Soda Creek Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Soda Creek Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CO State Percentile
2004	70.63	246^th	808	69.6%
2005	81.79	114^th	823	86.1%
2006	73.70	209^th	829	74.8%
2007	77.17	172^nd	852	79.8%
2008	74.88	200^th	849	76.4%
2009	76.36	190^th	872	78.2%
2010	71.22	269^th	925	70.9%
2011	73.18	247^th	935	73.6%
2012	72.99	241^st	935	74.2%
2013	79.90	170^th	954	82.2%
2014	81.43	153^rd	962	84.1%
2015	76.91	185^th	938	80.3%
2017	90.70	63^rd	929	93.2%
2018	91.05	61^st	917	93.3%
2019	95.25	25^th	965	97.4%
2021	91.45	56^th	710	92.1%
2022	84.32	116^th	921	87.4%
2023	76.74	189^th	933	79.7%
2024	81.65	156^th	943	83.5%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Soda Creek Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	84.68	20^th	332	94.0%
2024	55.81	142^nd	365	61.1%

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Rank History for Female students at Soda Creek Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CO State Percentile
2019	93.00	25^th	758	96.7%
2021	88.69	37^th	351	89.5%
2022	79.81	96^th	595	83.9%
2023	73.16	153^rd	642	76.2%
2024	72.11	169^th	684	75.3%

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Rank History for Male students at Soda Creek Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CO State Percentile
2019	84.26	90^th	764	88.2%
2021	82.90	57^th	352	83.8%
2022	74.76	131^st	594	77.9%
2023	63.88	208^th	649	68.0%
2024	76.36	142^nd	683	79.2%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Soda Creek Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	65.15	68^th	270	74.8%

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Rank History for White students at Soda Creek Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CO State Percentile
2018	89.22	25^th	337	92.6%
2019	90.81	27^th	596	95.5%
2021	87.31	38^th	288	86.8%
2022	79.23	71^st	454	84.4%
2023	72.33	121^st	525	77.0%
2024	77.66	88^th	539	83.7%

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Data source: test scores: Colorado Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Colorado Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Soda Creek Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	390	0	5	2	3	n/a	n/a	400
1989	414	0	7	2	1	n/a	n/a	424
1990	458	0	2	1	3	n/a	n/a	464
1991	502	0	2	2	0	n/a	n/a	506
1992	452	0	4	10	0	n/a	n/a	466
1993	435	0	10	3	1	n/a	n/a	449
1994	444	0	10	9	0	n/a	n/a	463
1995	413	0	8	5	0	n/a	n/a	426
1996	413	0	8	5	0	n/a	n/a	426
1997	414	0	11	4	0	n/a	n/a	429
1998	406	1	11	0	1	n/a	n/a	419
1999	387	1	8	3	0	n/a	n/a	399
2000	382	1	4	4	0	n/a	n/a	391
2001	370	3	3	5	0	n/a	n/a	381
2002	334	3	3	15	0	n/a	n/a	355
2003	334	3	3	15	0	n/a	n/a	355
2004	336	1	1	20	1	n/a	n/a	359
2005	331	2	4	27	2	n/a	n/a	366
2006	342	2	6	38	1	n/a	n/a	389
2007	343	2	6	38	2	n/a	n/a	391
2008	344	2	10	38	2	n/a	n/a	396
2009	383	1	14	43	1	n/a	n/a	442
2010	404	2	12	41	1	n/a	n/a	460
2011	426	2	8	54	0	6	5	501
2012	449	1	4	56	0	7	7	524
2013	459	2	8	59	0	6	10	544
2014	476	2	5	58	0	4	10	555
2015	480	4	5	74	0	3	8	574
2016	482	5	6	76	0	3	7	579
2017	462	8	9	73	0	3	11	566
2018	457	7	7	79	0	2	14	566
2019	440	9	9	83	1	2	16	560
2020	416	8	11	70	1	1	19	526
2021	403	8	9	66	1	0	18	505
2022	330	5	4	52	0	0	16	407
2023	323	3	6	56	0	1	13	402
2024	291	6	4	72	0	0	11	384

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Soda Creek Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	400	24.5	16.3	n/a
1989	424	24.6	17.2	3.3
1990	464	25.5	18.1	4.1
1991	506	26.8	18.8	2.4
1992	466	27.6	16.8	3
1993	449	29.1	15.4	2.9
1994	463	25.8	17.9	4.1
1995	426	28.0	15.2	2.8
1996	426	28.0	15.2	2.8
1997	429	27.5	15.6	3.7
1998	419	28.5	14.7	3.8
1999	399	25.7	15.5	4.8
2000	391	26.8	14.6	3.3
2001	381	24.0	15.9	3.9
2002	355	28.9	12.3	8.5
2003	355	28.9	12.3	8.5
2004	359	27.5	13.1	6.4
2005	366	26.3	13.9	9.8
2006	389	27.8	14.0	9
2007	391	31.0	12.6	9.7
2008	396	29.7	13.3	8.6
2009	442	29.8	14.8	8.6
2010	460	36.6	12.5	12.4
2011	501	35.6	14.0	14.4
2012	524	37.0	14.1	10.7
2013	544	36.5	14.8	16
2014	555	36.6	15.1	18.9
2015	574	38.0	15.1	17.6
2016	579	40.0	14.4	18.7
2017	566	36.4	15.5	17.1
2018	566	35.8	15.7	17.1
2019	560	38.4	14.5	16.8
2020	526	37.0	14.2	12.9
2021	505	34.9	14.4	13.5
2022	407	34.2	11.8	3.2
2023	402	31.3	12.8	10
2024	384	29.9	12.8	21.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Soda Creek Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	400	24.5	16.3	n/a
1989	424	24.6	17.2	3.3
1990	464	25.5	18.1	4.1
1991	506	26.8	18.8	2.4
1992	466	27.6	16.8	3
1993	449	29.1	15.4	2.9
1994	463	25.8	17.9	4.1
1995	426	28.0	15.2	2.8
1996	426	28.0	15.2	2.8
1997	429	27.5	15.6	3.7
1998	419	28.5	14.7	3.8
1999	399	25.7	15.5	4.8
2000	391	26.8	14.6	3.3
2001	381	24.0	15.9	3.9
2002	355	28.9	12.3	8.5
2003	355	28.9	12.3	8.5
2004	359	27.5	13.1	6.4
2005	366	26.3	13.9	9.8
2006	389	27.8	14.0	9
2007	391	31.0	12.6	9.7
2008	396	29.7	13.3	8.6
2009	442	29.8	14.8	8.6
2010	460	36.6	12.5	12.4
2011	501	35.6	14.0	14.4
2012	524	37.0	14.1	10.7
2013	544	36.5	14.8	16
2014	555	36.6	15.1	18.9
2015	574	38.0	15.1	17.6
2016	579	40.0	14.4	18.7
2017	566	36.4	15.5	17.1
2018	566	35.8	15.7	17.1
2019	560	38.4	14.5	16.8
2020	526	37.0	14.2	12.9
2021	505	34.9	14.4	13.5
2022	407	34.2	11.8	3.2
2023	402	31.3	12.8	10
2024	384	29.9	12.8	21.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Soda Creek Elementary School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$13,691
2020	$15,026
2021	$15,881
2022	$18,576
2023	$20,671

Data source: Colorado Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Soda Creek Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 25^th of 965 Elementary schools	Ranks 189^th of 933 Elementary schools	17.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
4th Grade Math (Soda Creek Elementary School)	65.1	43.8	21.3%
4th Grade Math (Steamboat Springs School District No. Re 2)	61.2	48.8	12.4%
4th Grade Math (Colorado)	33.6	32.7	0.9%
5th Grade Science (Soda Creek Elementary School)	73	60.6	12.4%
5th Grade Science (Steamboat Springs School District No. Re 2)	73.6	62.4	11.2%
5th Grade Science (Colorado)	35.9	33.9	2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Soda Creek Elementary School)	77.1	74.6	2.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Steamboat Springs School District No. Re 2)	78.7	75.1	3.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)	48.4	47.8	0.6%
All Grades English Language Arts (Soda Creek Elementary School)	70.7	63.2	7.5%
All Grades English Language Arts (Steamboat Springs School District No. Re 2)	71	69.2	1.8%
All Grades English Language Arts (Colorado)	45.8	43.7	2.1%
All Grades Math (Soda Creek Elementary School)	59.4	45.7	13.7%
All Grades Math (Steamboat Springs School District No. Re 2)	58.7	49.5	9.2%
All Grades Math (Colorado)	34.7	32.9	1.8%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	560	402	28.2%
African American	9	3	66.7%
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	9	6	33.3%
Hispanic	83	56	32.5%
Pacific Islander	2	1	50%
White	440	323	26.6%
Two or More Races	16	13	18.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	16.8%	10%	6.8%

Schools Near Soda Creek Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				CMAS English Language Arts (2024)				CMAS Math (2024)				CMAS Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	CMAS English Language Arts 3rd Grade	CMAS English Language Arts 4th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts 5th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts All Grades	CMAS Math 3rd Grade	CMAS Math 4th Grade	CMAS Math 5th Grade	CMAS Math All Grades	CMAS Science 5th Grade	Total
Soda Creek Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	220 Park Avenue	Steamboat Springs	80487	Routt County	Steamboat Springs School District No. Re 2	No	No	No	Yes	(970) 871-3399	384	30	12.8	21.6%	291 (75.8%)	6 (1.6%)	72 (18.8%)	4 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (2.9%)	81.7	156^th of 943 public elementary schools	83.5%		76.7	189^th of 933 public elementary schools	79.7%	33	61.5	64.5	61.5	62.7	50.0	52.3	68.7	58.1	54.5	$20,671
Strawberry Park Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	39620 Amethyst Drive	Steamboat Springs	80487	Routt County	Steamboat Springs School District No. Re 2	No	No	No	Yes	(970) 871-3499	373	30	12.4	19.8%	293 (78.6%)	6 (1.6%)	62 (16.6%)	5 (1.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.6%)	91.3	63^rd of 943 public elementary schools	93.3%		84.7	122^nd of 933 public elementary schools	86.9%	59	71.4	72.3	74.0	72.6	61.1	61.2	70.6	64.0	69.6	$20,014
Sleeping Giant School	Public	PK, KG-8	40250 Giant View Drive	Steamboat Springs	80487	Routt County	Steamboat Springs School District No. Re 2	No	No	No	Yes	(970) 871-3199	372	35	10.7	26.1%	273 (73.4%)	1 (0.3%)	78 (21.0%)	2 (0.5%)	3 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (4.0%)								(n/a)				60.8				45.9		$20,488
Steamboat Montessori	Public, Charter	PK, KG-6	27285 Brandon Circle	Steamboat Springs	80487	Routt County	State Charter School Institute	Yes	No	No	No	(970) 879-6653	153	11	13.3		138 (90.2%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (7.2%)	2 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.3%)	74.9	213^th of 943 public elementary schools	77.4%					(n/a)	60.0		77.8	67.3	57.1		33.3	41.5	55.6	$13,874
North Routt Community Charter School	Public, Charter	PK, KG-8	26990 Eagle Lane	Clark	80428	Routt County	Steamboat Springs School District No. Re 2	Yes	No	No	No	(970) 871-6062	83	6	14.7		72 (86.7%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (12.0%)	1 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)				61.1				46.3		$20,715

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