Ridgway Elementary School serves 155 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Ridgway Elementary School placed in the top 10% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-59% (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 70-79% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 47%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 155 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ridgway Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Ridgway Elementary School's student population of 155 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
155 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ridgway Elementary School is ranked within the top 10% 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 Ridgway Elementary School is 0.22, 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
#171 out of 1734 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
9%
35%
Black
n/a
4%
White
88%
52%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
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 Ridgway Elementary School's ranking?
Ridgway Elementary School is ranked #171 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Colorado.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 70-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CO state average).
How many students attend Ridgway Elementary School?
155 students attend Ridgway Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Ridgway Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ridgway Elementary School?
Ridgway Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Ridgway Elementary School offer ?
Ridgway Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Ridgway Elementary School part of?
Ridgway Elementary School is part of Ridgway School District No. R-2 Of The County Of Ouray A.
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