Antelope Ridge Elementary School

5455 South Tempe Street
Aurora, CO 80015
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 558 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Antelope Ridge 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% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 558 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 47%
  • : Top 50% in CO
  • : 35% (Top 50%)
  • : 44% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Antelope Ridge Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Antelope Ridge Elementary School's student population of 558 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
558 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
School Calendar

School Rankings

Antelope Ridge Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Antelope Ridge Elementary School is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CO)
#791 out of 1779 schools
(Top 50%)
35%
32%
44%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
7%
3%
Hispanic
24%
36%
Black
8%
5%
White
53%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.65
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Antelope Ridge Elementary School's ranking?
Antelope Ridge Elementary School is ranked #791 out of 1,779 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% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Antelope Ridge Elementary School?
558 students attend Antelope Ridge Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Antelope Ridge Elementary School students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 7% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Antelope Ridge Elementary School?
Antelope Ridge Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Antelope Ridge Elementary School offer ?
Antelope Ridge Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Antelope Ridge Elementary School part of?
Antelope Ridge Elementary School is part of Cherry Creek School District No. 5 In The County Of Arapah.
In what neighborhood is Antelope Ridge Elementary School located?
Antelope Ridge Elementary School is located in the Saddle Rock Ridge neighborhood of Aurora, CO.

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5   4/29/2022
Love it here, the teachers are great and the principal is awesome. Our kid loves it.
- Posted by Parent - Jen

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 558 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 47%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 35% (Top 50%)
  • : 44% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

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