Prairie Hills Elementary School vs. West Ridge Elementary School
Should I attend Prairie Hills Elementary School or West Ridge Elementary School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
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Top Rankings
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West Ridge Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
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Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 435 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Prairie Hills Elementary School ranks in the top 30% 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 35-39% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (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 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 783 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, West 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 35-39% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Colorado state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
PK-5
Total Students
435 students
783 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
54% | 46%
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
39 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
20:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#491 out of 1734 schools in CO
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#659 out of 1734 schools in CO
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
35-39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
45-49%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
-
62
Kindergarten Students
72
117
Grade 1 Students
65
116
Grade 2 Students
81
122
Grade 3 Students
72
130
Grade 4 Students
71
110
Grade 5 Students
74
126
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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% Asian
9%
10%
% Hispanic
21%
31%
% Black
1%
1%
% White
62%
53%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
5%
Diversity Score
0.56
0.62
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
15%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%