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Pine Ridge Elementary School vs. Altitude Elementary School

Should you attend Pine Ridge Elementary School or Altitude Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Pine Ridge Elementary School
6525 S. Wheatlands Parkway
Aurora, CO 80016
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Altitude Elementary School
27300 East Southshore Drive
Aurora, CO 80016
: 
10/
10
Top 10%
Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)

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

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 670 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Pine Ridge Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 51% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher 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 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 802 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Altitude 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 71% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher 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 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
670 students
802 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Pine Ridge Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Altitude Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
50% | 50%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Pine Ridge Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Altitude Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
45 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Pine Ridge Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Altitude Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
18:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Pine Ridge Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Cherry Creek School District No. 5 In The County Of Arapahoe and the state of Colorado, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Altitude Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Cherry Creek School District No. 5 In The County Of Arapahoe and the state of Colorado, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#352 out of 1748 schools in CO
(Top 30%)
#139 out of 1748 schools in CO
(Top 10%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Pine Ridge Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Altitude Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
51%
(Top 20% in CO)
71%
(Top 5% in CO)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Pine Ridge Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Cherry Creek School District No. 5 In The County Of Arapahoe and Colorado public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Altitude Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Cherry Creek School District No. 5 In The County Of Arapahoe and Colorado public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
56%
(Top 30% in CO)(21-22 School Year Data)
65%
(Top 20% in CO)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Pine Ridge Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Cherry Creek School District No. 5 In The County Of Arapahoe and Colorado public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Altitude Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Cherry Creek School District No. 5 In The County Of Arapahoe and Colorado public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Pine Ridge Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Altitude Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
31
33
Kindergarten Students
86
127
Grade 1 Students
121
118
Grade 2 Students
89
133
Grade 3 Students
99
126
Grade 4 Students
113
139
Grade 5 Students
131
126

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Pine Ridge Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Cherry Creek School District No. 5 In The County Of Arapahoe and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2017-18 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Altitude Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Cherry Creek School District No. 5 In The County Of Arapahoe and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2020-21 school year.
% Asian
9%
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Pine Ridge Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Cherry Creek School District No. 5 In The County Of Arapahoe and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Altitude Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Cherry Creek School District No. 5 In The County Of Arapahoe and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
18%
16%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Pine Ridge Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Cherry Creek School District No. 5 In The County Of Arapahoe and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Altitude Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Cherry Creek School District No. 5 In The County Of Arapahoe and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
7%
11%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Pine Ridge Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Cherry Creek School District No. 5 In The County Of Arapahoe and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Altitude Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Cherry Creek School District No. 5 In The County Of Arapahoe and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
56%
55%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Pine Ridge Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Cherry Creek School District No. 5 In The County Of Arapahoe and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Altitude Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Cherry Creek School District No. 5 In The County Of Arapahoe and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
10%
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Pine Ridge Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Cherry Creek School District No. 5 In The County Of Arapahoe and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Altitude Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Cherry Creek School District No. 5 In The County Of Arapahoe and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.64
0.65
This chart showcases the diversity score of Pine Ridge Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Cherry Creek School District No. 5 In The County Of Arapahoe and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Altitude Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Cherry Creek School District No. 5 In The County Of Arapahoe and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
11%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Pine Ridge Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Cherry Creek School District No. 5 In The County Of Arapahoe and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Altitude Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Cherry Creek School District No. 5 In The County Of Arapahoe and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
1%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Pine Ridge Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Cherry Creek School District No. 5 In The County Of Arapahoe and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Altitude Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Cherry Creek School District No. 5 In The County Of Arapahoe and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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