South Ridge Elementary An Ib World School

1100 South Street
Castle Rock, CO 80104
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 440 students in grades Kindergarten-5, South Ridge Elementary An Ib World 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (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 40% 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: 440 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 40%
  • : Bottom 50% in CO
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

School Overview

South Ridge Elementary An Ib World School's student population of 440 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
440 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
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School Rankings

South Ridge Elementary An Ib World 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 South Ridge Elementary An Ib World School is 0.53, 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.
This School
State Level (CO)
#1172 out of 1734 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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20-24%
33%
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25-29%
47%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
1%
3%
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Hispanic
33%
35%
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Black
2%
4%
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White
60%
52%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.53
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Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
30%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is South Ridge Elementary An Ib World School's ranking?
South Ridge Elementary An Ib World School is ranked #1172 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are South Ridge Elementary An Ib World School often compared to?
South Ridge Elementary An Ib World Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like World Compass Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CO state average).
How many students attend South Ridge Elementary An Ib World School?
440 students attend South Ridge Elementary An Ib World School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of South Ridge Elementary An Ib World School students are White, 33% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of South Ridge Elementary An Ib World School?
South Ridge Elementary An Ib World School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does South Ridge Elementary An Ib World School offer ?
South Ridge Elementary An Ib World School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is South Ridge Elementary An Ib World School part of?
South Ridge Elementary An Ib World School is part of Douglas County School District No. Re 1.

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Last Day of School
May 23, 2024 (Thursday)
No School - Summer Break
May 27, 2024 (Monday)

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 440 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 40%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

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