Serving 544 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Pioneer 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 33% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 544 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 28%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 33% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Pioneer Ridge Elementary School's student population of 544 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
544 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Pioneer 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 Pioneer Ridge Elementary School is 0.43, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#860 out of 1779 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
24%
36%
Black
1%
5%
White
72%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pioneer Ridge Elementary School's ranking?
Pioneer Ridge Elementary School is ranked #860 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Pioneer Ridge Elementary School often compared to?
Pioneer Ridge Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Knowledge Quest Academy, Milliken Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Pioneer Ridge Elementary School?
544 students attend Pioneer Ridge Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Pioneer Ridge Elementary School students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pioneer Ridge Elementary School?
Pioneer Ridge Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Pioneer Ridge Elementary School offer ?
Pioneer Ridge Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Pioneer Ridge Elementary School part of?
Pioneer Ridge Elementary School is part of Weld County School District No. Re-5j.
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