At a glance
Reported students
379
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
30.27
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
12.5:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Colorado elementary enrollment
53rd percentile
Compared with 1,017 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
368
Soda Creek Elementary School: 379 reported students.
State peer staffing position
16th percentile
12.5:1 reported; state peer median 15.1:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 378
- Teachers (FTE)
- 34.24
- Student–teacher ratio
- 11:1
What the reported data says about Soda Creek Elementary School
Soda Creek Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Steamboat Springs. It is one of 7 current school records connected to Steamboat Springs School District No. Re 2. NCES reports 379 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,017 elementary schools in Colorado with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 370 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 53rd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 12.5:1, below the Colorado median of 15.1:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (72.3%) and Hispanic or Latino (22.7%). English learners represent 9% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 12.2%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Soda Creek Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 12.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 30.27 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 9%
- Students with disabilities
- 12.2%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 21.1%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.5
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White72.3%
- Hispanic22.7%
- Black1.1%
- Asian1.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial2.6%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Steamboat Springs School District No. Re 2
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Strawberry Park Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
368 reported students
Sleeping Giant School
Elementary · Grades PK–08
337 reported students
North Routt Community Charter School
Elementary · Grades PK–08
82 reported students
Steamboat Springs Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
440 reported students
Yampa Valley High School
High · Grades 09–12
32 reported students
Steamboat Springs High School
High · Grades 09–12
871 reported students
Public schools near Soda Creek Elementary School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yampa Valley High School High · Steamboat Springs School District No. Re 2 | 09–12 | 32 | 0.2 mi |
| Steamboat Springs High School High · Steamboat Springs School District No. Re 2 | 09–12 | 871 | 0.5 mi |
| Steamboat Springs Middle School Middle · Steamboat Springs School District No. Re 2 | 06–08 | 440 | 0.6 mi |
| Strawberry Park Elementary School Elementary · Steamboat Springs School District No. Re 2 | PK–05 | 368 | 0.7 mi |
| Sleeping Giant School Elementary · Steamboat Springs School District No. Re 2 | PK–08 | 337 | 3.9 mi |
| Steamboat Montessori Elementary · Charter · State Charter School Institute | PK–05 | 140 | 4.3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Soda Creek Elementary School
What grades does Soda Creek Elementary School serve?
Soda Creek Elementary School reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Steamboat Springs School District No. Re 2.
How many students attend Soda Creek Elementary School?
Soda Creek Elementary School reported 379 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 53rd percentile among 1,017 Colorado elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 378 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Soda Creek Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 12.5:1, based on 379 students and 30.27 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Colorado median for the same school level is 15.1:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Soda Creek Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Soda Creek Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Steamboat Springs School District No. Re 2 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Soda Creek Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
21.1% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Soda Creek Elementary School in?
Soda Creek Elementary School is part of Steamboat Springs School District No. Re 2, based in Steamboat Springs, CO, which operates 7 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Soda Creek Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Yampa Valley High School (0.2 mi), Steamboat Springs High School (0.5 mi), Steamboat Springs Middle School (0.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.