Serving 368 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Saddle Ranch Elementary School ranks in the top 10% 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 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% 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: 368 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 21%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Saddle Ranch 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
Saddle Ranch Elementary School's student population of 368 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
368 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Saddle Ranch Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Saddle Ranch Elementary School is 0.36, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#123 out of 1779 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
5%
3%
Hispanic
11%
36%
Black
1%
5%
White
79%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Saddle Ranch Elementary School's ranking?
Saddle Ranch Elementary School is ranked #123 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Saddle Ranch Elementary School often compared to?
Saddle Ranch Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Eldorado Elementary School, Trailblazer Elementary School, Stone Mountain 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 32% CO state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Saddle Ranch Elementary School?
368 students attend Saddle Ranch Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Saddle Ranch Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Saddle Ranch Elementary School?
Saddle Ranch Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Saddle Ranch Elementary School offer ?
Saddle Ranch Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Saddle Ranch Elementary School part of?
Saddle Ranch Elementary School is part of Douglas County School District No. Re 1.
In what neighborhood is Saddle Ranch Elementary School located?
Saddle Ranch Elementary School is located in the Westridge neighborhood of Littleton, CO. There are 9 other public schools located in Westridge.
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