Serving 331 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Governor's Ranch Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 331 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Governor's Ranch Elementary School's student population of 331 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
331 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Governor's Ranch Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,734 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Governor's Ranch Elementary School is 0.40, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#732 out of 1734 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
3%
Hispanic
14%
35%
Black
1%
4%
White
76%
52%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Governor's Ranch Elementary School's ranking?
Governor's Ranch Elementary School is ranked #732 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CO state average).
How many students attend Governor's Ranch Elementary School?
331 students attend Governor's Ranch Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Governor's Ranch Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Governor's Ranch Elementary School?
Governor's Ranch Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Governor's Ranch Elementary School offer ?
Governor's Ranch Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Governor's Ranch Elementary School part of?
Governor's Ranch Elementary School is part of Jefferson County School District No. R-1.
In what neighborhood is Governor's Ranch Elementary School located?
Governor's Ranch Elementary School is located in the Governors Ranch neighborhood of Littleton, CO.
School Calendar
View the Governor's Ranch Elementary School yearly calendar below. Note key dates such as:
Event
Date
Last Day of School-PreK-4th grade attends
May 24, 2024 (Friday)
Last Day of Camp Galileo
July 26, 2024 (Friday)
First Day of School for K-5
August 14, 2024 (Wednesday)
First Day of PreSchool
August 16, 2024 (Friday)
School Reviews
5 2/27/2023
Such a happy place. Great community of people inside and outside of this school. The principal is awesome, the staff is awesome, and the environment and experience are awesome. My kids LOVE going to school! We love GRE!
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