Cotton Creek Elementary School

11100 VRAIN ST WESTMINSTER CO 80030

About Cotton Creek Elementary School

Cotton Creek Elementary School is located in Westminster, Colorado, which is served by the well-regarded Adams 12 Five Star Schools District. The district has a well-earned reputation for preparing students and families to succeed in a rapidly changing world. For Cotton Creek Elementary School, academic success is well established as the school continues to perform at above-average levels; a recent report detailed its strong achievement in both reading and math. Cotton Creek Elementary School pursues an early literacy emphasis, and teachers check student progress and growth through assessments affiliated with both the state and the district. All the families appreciated the supportive family partnership environment, evidence-based details provided in the parent resources, and growing commitment to achievement and success on the part of school administrators. Overall, Cotton Creek Elementary School, with its demonstrated achievement and commitment to whole-child development, is simply one of the best elementary schools in Colorado.

Contact Information

Address

11100 VRAIN ST WESTMINSTER CO 80030

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Phone

(720) 972-5340

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 48%
Reading 48%
State average proficiency is 48% in Math and 48% in Reading.
31
Full-time Teachers
16 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
498
Total Students
$86272
Avg. Teacher Salary

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TOP 103 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Cotton Creek Elementary School

2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
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  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
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Hands-on with real robots
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Led by competition winners
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STEM career pathways

School Ratings

Ranked

103

of 205 in Colorado

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 7:50 AM - 2:35 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:35 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 60.5%
Asian 4.4%
Hispanic 25.6%
Black 1.9%
Two+ Races 6.8%
Native Am. 1%
White
60.5%
Asian
4.4%
Hispanic
25.6%
Black
1.9%
Two+ Races
6.8%
Native Am.
1%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 498
48%
239 Female
52%
259 Male

Student Population

498 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Remarkable Alumni

Being Updated

Latest News

Cotton Creek Elementary welcomed families to the 2025–26 school year, introducing new staff members and a new office manager in the principal’s August message.

FAQ

Q: Is there before-school care offered at Cotton Creek Elementary School?

A: Yes, there are before- and after-school childcare programs.

Q: What types of arts experiences are available at Cotton Creek Elementary School?

A: Students participate in art classes, music classes, and performances.

Q: Do students have access to school buses at Cotton Creek Elementary School?

A: Yes, there is transportation available if your child lives in an eligible area.

Q: How does Cotton Creek Elementary School encourage fitness?

A: Students take part in PE classes and go outside for activities.

Q: Are family events offered at Cotton Creek Elementary School?

A: Yes, the school provides family nights and seasonal events.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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