Serving 528 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 35% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). 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 16:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 528 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 31%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 35% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Pioneer Ridge Elementary School serves the southwest part of Johnstown, CO, covering an area of approximately 36 square miles. Most families within this zone are about a 10-12 minute drive from the school, with the furthest edges located up to 6.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Pioneer Ridge Elementary School's student population of 528 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
528 students
Showing 2015–2025. View full 20-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. View full 20-year historical data
School Rankings
Pioneer Ridge Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pioneer Ridge Elementary School is 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#857 out of 1748 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
33%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
Showing 2015–2025. View full 20-year historical data
Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 17-year historical data
Hispanic
27%
37%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 20-year historical data
Black
1%
5%
Showing 2009–2025. View full 18-year historical data
White
69%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 20-year historical data
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. View full 20-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)13.1%
33.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
39%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 20-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
Showing 2014–2025. View full 20-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pioneer Ridge Elementary School's ranking?
Pioneer Ridge Elementary School is ranked #857 out of 1,748 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, Elwell Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% 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?
528 students attend Pioneer Ridge Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Pioneer Ridge Elementary School students are White, 27% 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 16:1, 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 (No virtual instruction).
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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