Rock Ridge Elementary School
Tel:
(303)387-5150
- Rock Ridge Elementary School serves 593 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 29% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 32% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 42%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 17:1.
- Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 47%.
School Overview
- Rock Ridge Elementary School's student population of 593 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 31 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 593 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 31 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Rock Ridge Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 19:1 has increased from 17:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Rock Ridge Elementary School is 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.39. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CO) |
| Overall School Rank | #1029 out of 1,704 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 29% | 33% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 32% | 42% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 19:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 1% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 17% | 34% |
| Black | 1% | 5% |
| White | 77% | 53% |
| Two or more races | 4% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.38 | 0.39 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 15% | 35% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Douglas County No. Re 1 School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CO Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Rock Ridge Elementary School is Daniel C Oakes High School--castle Rock (2.1 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Mesa Middle School (1.0 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Sage Canyon Elementary School (1.2 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Castle Rock Mesa Middle School Grades: 7-8 | 894 students
1.0 miles
365 Mitchell Street
Castle Rock, CO 80104
(303)387-4750 1.0 7-8 894 - Castle Rock Sage Canyon Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 726 students
1.2 miles
2420 Autumn Sage Street
Castle Rock, CO 80104
(303)913-9419 1.2 PK-6 726 - Castle Rock Flagstone Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 534 students
1.3 miles
104 Lovington Street
Castle Rock, CO 80104
(303)387-5225 1.3 PK-6 534 - Castle Rock South Ridge Elementary An Ib World School Grades: PK-6 | 507 students
1.6 miles
1100 South Street
Castle Rock, CO 80104
(303)387-5075 1.6 PK-6 507 - Castle Rock Castle Rock Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 436 students
2.0 miles
1103 Canyon Drive
Castle Rock, CO 80104
(303)387-5000 2.0 PK-6 436
School Reviews
| 5 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 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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