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Schools in Elizabeth · Elizabeth School District

Elizabeth’s public schools outscore 78% of Colorado districts

The grade covers the public school district serving Elizabeth, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Colorado, not nationally.

#55of 159 Colorado townsK–12Where will my kid go?

From Colorado state tests taken in spring 2022, when 89% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Reading proficiency
47%
▲ 2 pts vs CO 45%
2021–22
Math proficiency
32%
▲ 0 pts vs CO 32%
2021–22
Graduate on time
90–94%
▲ 7–11 pts vs CO 83%
class of 2023
Spent per student
$14.4K
▼ 9% vs CO $15.9K
FY2024
Students per teacher
15.1
CO 16.3 · smaller classes
Schools in town
4
1,399 students on the public path
In brief

Elizabeth’s schools, in brief

Against towns with similar incomes

Among the 132 Colorado towns with household incomes within a quarter of Elizabeth’s, its schools beat 64%, lower than their 78% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓

Above the state on both counts

Reading proficiency is 47% and math 32% in spring 2022, against 45% and 32% statewide; 90–94% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 83%. Test scores ↓

Spending and class size

The district spends $14,395 per student, against $15,889 across Colorado (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓

One elementary school, then one middle and one high school

From grade 6 the district’s path is Elizabeth Middle School, then Elizabeth High School. See the path ↓

Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.

The School Grade

What’s behind Elizabeth’s grade

A− Test scoresB+ Graduation

A−: better than 78% of Colorado school districts, #55 of 159 Colorado towns. Test scores and graduation are both above the Colorado average; test scores are the stronger of the two.

Colorado school districts we grade (169)Better than 78%
Lower resultsHigher results
Colorado towns with similar household incomes (132)Better than 64%
B+AA fairly firm grade. Ordinary sampling error in 1,057 test results and a graduating class of 154 could put Elizabeth anywhere from B+ to A. The tests are from spring 2022, when 89% of Elizabeth’s students in the tested grades sat them (1,054 in math, 1,060 in reading).

How TownRatings grades schools →

Where will my kid go?

Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Elizabeth, with each school’s own grade.

The path, start to finish
K–5Running Creek Elementary SchoolElizabeth School DistrictB−
6–8Elizabeth Middle SchoolElizabeth School DistrictB
9–12Elizabeth High SchoolElizabeth School DistrictA−

Elizabeth’s public schools are run by Elizabeth School District. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.

The district

Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.

Elizabeth School DistrictGrades PK–12 · 7 schools · 2,282 students, up 3% since 2020–21 · 15.1 per teacher (CO 16.3)
$14,395CO $15,889 · FY2024
A−
Test scores · 2021–22

Above the state in reading

Reading47%
State average 44.9% · 1060 students tested
Math32%
State average 31.8% · 1054 students tested

Elizabeth vs. its neighbors

Schools grades for the Colorado towns that share Elizabeth’s borders.

Schools next door
TownSchoolsMain districts
ElizabethA−Elizabeth

Every school in Elizabeth

4 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Colorado’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).

District schools in Elizabethby address
Elizabeth Running Creek Preschool
Prekindergarten · Grades PK
53 studentsRate it →
Running Creek Elementary School
Elementary · Grades K–5
B−
292 students12:1Rate it →
Elizabeth Middle School
Middle · Grades 6–8
B
386 students18:1Rate it →
Elizabeth High School
High · Grades 9–12
A−
668 students16:1Rate it →

Questions about Elizabeth’s schools

Are Elizabeth’s schools good?

By Colorado’s own tests, yes: the public schools Elizabeth children attend outscore 78% of Colorado’s school districts on tests and graduation, an A− Schools grade, #55 of 159 Colorado towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 64%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.

What school district is Elizabeth in?

Elizabeth School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 2,282 students in 7 schools (2024–25).

Where do Elizabeth kids go to high school?

Elizabeth High School, with 668 students; its own test results earn an A−.

What is Elizabeth’s graduation rate?

90–94% of the class of 2023 in Elizabeth School District graduated in four years, against 83% across Colorado.

How much does Elizabeth spend per student?

$14,395 in Elizabeth School District (FY2024), against $15,889 across Colorado. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.

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School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Colorado. Stars are from neighbors.