Ridgeview Elementary School
Tel:
(970) 824-7018
Ridgeview Elementary School serves 267 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 35%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 44%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Ridgeview Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Colorado state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Ridgeview Elementary School's student population of 267 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 267 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 16 teachers |
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School Comparison
Ridgeview Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 1,768 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Ridgeview Elementary School is 0.36, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CO) |
Overall Testing Rank | #857 out of 1768 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 25-29% | 35% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 45-49% | 44% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | 2% | 1% |
| Asian | 1% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 15% | 34% |
| Black | 2% | 5% |
| White | 79% | 53% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 1% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.36 | 0.60 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 33% | 34% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 12% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Moffat County School District Re: No. 1 School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CO Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Ridgeview Elementary School is Moffat County High School (1.5 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Craig Middle School (2.4 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Sunset Elementary School (1.9 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Craig Moffat County High School Grades: 9-12 | 583 students
1.5 miles
900 Finley Lane
Craig, CO 81625
(970) 824-7036 1.5 9-12 583 - Craig Sunset Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 348 students
1.9 miles
800 West 7th Street
Craig, CO 81625
(970) 824-5762 1.9 PK-5 348 - Craig Early Childhood Center Grades: PK | 58 students
2.3 miles
775 Yampa Avenue
Craig, CO 81625
(970) 824-7457 2.3 PK 58 - Craig Craig Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 488 students
2.4 miles
915 Yampa Avenue
Craig, CO 81625
(970) 824-3289 2.4 6-8 488 - Craig Sandrock Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 269 students
2.5 miles
201 East 9th
Craig, CO 81625
(970) 824-3287 2.5 PK-5 269
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