Serving 518 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Red Hawk 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 35-39% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 518 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 74%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Red Hawk Ridge Elementary School serves the southwest part of Englewood, CO, covering an area of approximately 5.8 square miles. Most students live within a short 5-10 minute drive from the school, with the furthest edge of the zone being about 2.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Red Hawk Ridge Elementary School's student population of 518 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
518 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Safety, Ownership, Attitude, and Respect
School Rankings
Red Hawk 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 Red Hawk Ridge Elementary School is 0.76, which is more 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
#820 out of 1748 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
33%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
7%
3%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
36%
37%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Black
16%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
White
26%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
15%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)39.6%
33.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
39%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Red Hawk Ridge Elementary School's ranking?
Red Hawk Ridge Elementary School is ranked #820 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Red Hawk Ridge Elementary School often compared to?
Red Hawk Ridge Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Creekside Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Red Hawk Ridge Elementary School?
518 students attend Red Hawk Ridge Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of Red Hawk Ridge Elementary School students are Hispanic, 26% of students are White, 16% of students are Black, 15% of students are Two or more races, and 7% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Red Hawk Ridge Elementary School?
Red Hawk Ridge Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Red Hawk Ridge Elementary School offer ?
Red Hawk Ridge Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Red Hawk Ridge Elementary School part of?
Red Hawk Ridge Elementary School is part of Cherry Creek School District No. 5 In The County Of Arapah.
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