Serving 540 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Red Hawk Ridge Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (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 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 540 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 63%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Red Hawk Ridge Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Red Hawk Ridge Elementary School's student population of 540 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
540 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Red Hawk Ridge Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,734 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Red Hawk Ridge Elementary School is 0.76, which is more 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
#1432 out of 1734 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
13%
3%
Hispanic
23%
35%
Black
14%
4%
White
37%
52%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
13%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Red Hawk Ridge Elementary School's ranking?
Red Hawk Ridge Elementary School is ranked #1432 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Red Hawk Ridge Elementary School often compared to?
Red Hawk Ridge Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Creekside Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CO state average).
How many students attend Red Hawk Ridge Elementary School?
540 students attend Red Hawk Ridge Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of Red Hawk Ridge Elementary School students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Black, 13% of students are Asian, and 13% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Red Hawk Ridge Elementary School?
Red Hawk Ridge Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Red Hawk Ridge Elementary School offer ?
Red Hawk Ridge Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Red Hawk Ridge Elementary School part of?
Red Hawk Ridge Elementary School is part of Cherry Creek School District No. 5 In The County Of Arapah.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
Last day of School ~ All Schools
May 24, 2024 (Friday)
No School Fall Break ~ All Schools
October 14, 2024 (Monday)
No School ~ Thanksgiving Break ~ All Schools
November 28, 2024 (Thursday)
No School ~ Spring Break ~ All Schools
March 17, 2025 (Monday)
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