Ralston Elementary School vs. Van Arsdale Elementary School
Should I attend Ralston Elementary School or Van Arsdale 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
School
Top Rankings
Ralston Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Van Arsdale Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Overview
Serving 252 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Ralston Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-89% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 414 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Van Arsdale Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (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 17:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
K-5
PK-5
Total Students
252 students
414 students
% Male | % Female
56% | 44%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
25 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#55 out of 1734 schools in CO
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
#193 out of 1734 schools in CO
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
55-59%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
55-59%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
-
47
Kindergarten Students
38
79
Grade 1 Students
42
62
Grade 2 Students
49
77
Grade 3 Students
41
45
Grade 4 Students
45
47
Grade 5 Students
37
57
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
3%
% Hispanic
7%
12%
% Black
2%
1%
% White
86%
82%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
2%
Diversity Score
0.26
0.31
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
3%
13%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
