Westerly Creek Elementary school is part of the Denver Public School system, serving Early Childhood Education through Fifth Grade. It’s conveniently located in the Westerly Creek neighborhood of Central Park. Westerly Creek was Central Park’s first school. It is committed to the Denver Public School core curriculum, which includes the Literacy and Everyday Math programs, as well as the arts, physical education, technology, and character.
At Westerly Creek Elementary, students aren’t the only pupils that must adhere to strict and structured expectations. Teachers and staff have high standards to follow, which is what keeps the students’ learning environment consistent and fair. Throughout the academic year, all students take various forms of assessment that provide information that helps with instruction, tracking student progress, identifying student giftedness, and language acquisition proficiency.
Special education, multilingual education, gifted and talented programs, student support, and extracurricular activities are all part of Westerly Creek’s approach to nurturing students’ curiosity in a child-centric, inclusive learning community. Per the school’s mission, utilizing diversified instruction, faculty and staff foster a love of learning and a sense of civic responsibility within an innovative and enthusiastic environment. Ranking #34 in Colorado Elementary Schools and #8 in Denver Public Schools Elementary Schools make Westerly Creek a good place for young children to start their academic journey.
Westerly Creek Elementary
Public Pre-K, Elementary School
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Grade Pre-K-5
8800 E 28th Ave,
Denver, CO
Denver Public Schools
School Details
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Math Proficiency
68%
Reading Proficiency
73%
Niche Grade
A
A
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Reading Proficiency
73%
Math Proficiency
68%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Teachers
40
Full Time Teachers
40
Teachers in First or Second Year
0%
GreatSchools Rating
10
6
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
Math
17.7%
State Average
25%
Science
77.5%
State Average
30.7%
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
1,795:1
Student Diversity
Female
50.3%
Male
49.7%
White
65%
Hispanic
13.7%
Two or more races
10.9%
Black
6.2%
Asian or Pacific Islander
3.7%
Native American
<1%
Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
This School’s Reviews
GreatSchools Reviews
4/6/2024
Our family is so grateful for the Westerly community. The leadership, faculty and staff, families- all so great! Our kids have really thrived at this school and we feel so fortunate.
12/15/2023
My two oldest children completed K-5 at Westerly, and my youngest is currently in 2nd grade. We feel so lucky to have been a part of this wonderful school community. The teachers and administration go above and beyond to make every day special and fun for all students. Academically all of my childre...
10/28/2022
Westerly Creek has helped my youngest, she is in the autism program and she has progressed so much sense she started last year. I recently moved one of her older sisters to Westerly as well. She is doing so good, I wished I moved her to Weaterly last year. The teachers are great and do help their st...
6/26/2022
We had an amazing experience in our first year at WCE (2nd and 4th graders). The communication and consistent curriculum across classrooms is amazing. From the top down the principal is leading a well run school and her enthusiasm is contagious. Teachers are engaging and fun. Homework is appropriate...
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Average Home Value
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Additional Schools in the Area
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Greenway Park
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Westerly Creek Elementary is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-5 in Denver, CO and is served by the Denver Public Schools in Colorado. The school has a total enrollment of 715 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 17:1. Academic records show that 68% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 73% are proficient in reading. Westerly Creek Elementary has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A- and a GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $881,375. Discover additional schools in the area, like Williamsburg Academy of Colorado, Aurora West College Preparatory Academy, Denver School of the Arts, and more. Learn more about what Denver has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Westerly Creek Elementary.