Governor's Ranch Elementary School
Governor's Ranch Elementary School serves 397 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
Governor's Ranch Elementary School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 35%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 47%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Colorado state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Top Rankings
Governor's Ranch Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
School Overview
Governor's Ranch Elementary School's student population of 397 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 397 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 24 teachers |
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School Rankings
Governor's Ranch Elementary School is ranked within the top 20% of all 1,768 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Governor's Ranch Elementary School is 0.36, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CO) |
Overall Testing Rank | #219 out of 1768 schools (Top 20%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) (18-19) | 45% | 35% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) (18-19) | 59% | 47% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 3% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 14% | 34% |
| Black | 2% | 5% |
| White | 79% | 53% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 2% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.36 | 0.60 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 12% | 34% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Jefferson County School District No. R-1 School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CO Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Governor's Ranch Elementary School is D'evelyn Junior/senior High School (1.7 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Montessori Peaks Charter Academy (1.1 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Peiffer Elementary School (0.9 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Littleton Peiffer Elementary School Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: PK-6 | 342 students10
0.9 miles
4997 South Miller Way
Littleton, CO 80127
(303) 982-4800 0.9 PK-6 342 - Littleton Montessori Peaks Charter Academy Charter School
Math: 32% | Reading: 48%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: PK-8 | 528 students10
1.1 miles
9904 West Capri Avenue
Littleton, CO 80123
(303) 972-2627 1.1 PK-8 528 - Littleton Westridge Elementary School Math: 61% | Reading: 72%Rank:10/Top 5% Grades: PK-6 | 493 students10
1.1 miles
10785 West Alamo Place
Littleton, CO 80127
(303) 982-3975 1.1 PK-6 493 - Littleton Colorow Elementary School Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: K-6 | 207 students10
1.3 miles
6317 South Estes Street
Littleton, CO 80123
(303) 982-5480 1.3 K-6 207 - Denver D'evelyn Junior/senior High School Math: 78% | Reading: 77%Rank:10/Top 5% Grades: 7-12 | 1,026 student10
1.7 miles
10359 W Nassau Avenue
Denver, CO 80235
(303) 982-2600 1.7 7-12 1,026
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