Ralston Elementary School serves 252 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Ralston Elementary School placed in the top 5% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-89% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 47%) for the 2020-21 school year.
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).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 252 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
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
School Overview
Ralston Elementary School's student population of 252 students has declined by 28% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 31% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
252 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ralston Elementary School is ranked within the top 5% of all 1,734 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Ralston Elementary School is 0.26, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#55 out of 1734 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
7%
35%
Black
2%
4%
White
86%
52%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
3%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
1%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ralston Elementary School's ranking?
Ralston Elementary School is ranked #55 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Colorado.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CO state average).
How many students attend Ralston Elementary School?
252 students attend Ralston Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Ralston Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ralston Elementary School?
Ralston Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Ralston Elementary School offer ?
Ralston Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Ralston Elementary School part of?
Ralston Elementary School is part of Jefferson County School District No. R-1.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
Jeffco Fall Break - No Students
October 19, 2023 (Thursday)
Jeffco Thanksgiving Break
November 20, 2023 (Monday)
Jeffco Spring Break
March 18, 2024 (Monday)
Last Day of School for Students
May 24, 2024 (Friday)
First Day of School for Students
August 14, 2024 (Wednesday)
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