Buffalo Ridge Elementary School

7075 North Shoreham Drive
Castle Rock, CO 80108
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 10%
Serving 462 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Buffalo Ridge Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than 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: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 462 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 24%
  • : Top 10% in CO
  • : 60-64% (Top 5%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute

School Overview

Buffalo Ridge Elementary School's student population of 462 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
462 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
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School Rankings

Buffalo Ridge Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,734 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Buffalo Ridge 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (CO)
#112 out of 1734 schools
(Top 10%)
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60-64%
33%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Buffalo Ridge Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Colorado by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
65-69%
47%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Buffalo Ridge Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Colorado by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
3%
3%
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Hispanic
13%
35%
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Black
n/a
4%
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White
76%
52%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.40
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Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
30%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
6%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Buffalo Ridge Elementary School's ranking?
Buffalo Ridge Elementary School is ranked #112 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Buffalo Ridge Elementary School often compared to?
Buffalo Ridge Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Timber Trail Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CO state average).
How many students attend Buffalo Ridge Elementary School?
462 students attend Buffalo Ridge Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Buffalo Ridge Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Buffalo Ridge Elementary School?
Buffalo Ridge Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Buffalo Ridge Elementary School offer ?
Buffalo Ridge Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Buffalo Ridge Elementary School part of?
Buffalo Ridge Elementary School is part of Douglas County School District No. Re 1.

School Calendar

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Date
Spring Break
March 20, 2024 (Wednesday)
Spring Break
March 21, 2024 (Thursday)
Spring Break
March 22, 2024 (Friday)
Spring Break
March 23, 2024 (Saturday)

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 462 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 24%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 60-64% (Top 5%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

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