Rock Ridge Elementary School

400 North Heritage Road
Castle Rock, CO 80104
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 466 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Rock Ridge Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 26% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (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 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 466 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 27%
  • : Bottom 50% in CO
  • : 26% (Btm 50%)
  • : 32% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

School Overview

Rock Ridge Elementary School's student population of 466 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
466 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
School Calendar

School Rankings

Rock Ridge Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rock Ridge Elementary School is 0.43, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CO)
#1102 out of 1779 schools
(Bottom 50%)
26%
32%
32%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
19%
36%
Black
1%
5%
White
73%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.43
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Rock Ridge Elementary School's ranking?
Rock Ridge Elementary School is ranked #1102 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Rock Ridge Elementary School often compared to?
Rock Ridge Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Flagstone Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Rock Ridge Elementary School?
466 students attend Rock Ridge Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Rock Ridge Elementary School students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rock Ridge Elementary School?
Rock Ridge Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Rock Ridge Elementary School offer ?
Rock Ridge Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Rock Ridge Elementary School part of?
Rock Ridge Elementary School is part of Douglas County School District No. Re 1.

School Reviews

5   8/11/2011
Great neighborhood school. I feel my child is safe without feeling like they are in a prision. Principal is very hands on and always present. Teachers like most schools are hit or miss. With any public school ( Military style charters excluded) they struggle with adacemics but do well with the resources they have. I am very happy with this school and recommend it.
- Posted by Parent - jenni
2   1/10/2011
30% of the day is spent on inconsequential things not academics. The administration is ineffective and controlling. They are not what they appear to be on the surface.
- Posted by Teacher - none

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 466 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 27%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 26% (Btm 50%)
  • : 32% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

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