Serving 292 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Red Rocks Elementary School ranks in the top 5% 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 60-64% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (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 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 292 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 17%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: Red Rocks Elementary School serves the northeast part of Morrison, CO, covering an area of approximately 22.9 square miles. Families within this zone typically have a drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge being about 4.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Red Rocks 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
Red Rocks Elementary School's student population of 292 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
292 students
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Red Rocks Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Red Rocks Elementary School is 0.30, which is less 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
#69 out of 1748 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
Hispanic
11%
37%
White
83%
49%
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)12%
33.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Red Rocks Elementary School's ranking?
Red Rocks Elementary School is ranked #69 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Red Rocks Elementary School often compared to?
Red Rocks Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Dennison Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Red Rocks Elementary School?
292 students attend Red Rocks Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Red Rocks Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Red Rocks Elementary School?
Red Rocks Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Red Rocks Elementary School offer ?
Red Rocks Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Red Rocks Elementary School part of?
Red Rocks Elementary School is part of Jefferson County School District No. R-1.
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