Serving 371 students in grades Kindergarten-5, South Ridge Elementary An Ib World School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 28% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 371 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 43%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 28% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: South Ridge Elementary, an IB World School located in Castle Rock, CO, serves the southeast part of its school district within an attendance area of approximately 53.9 square miles. Families can typically expect a 10 to 15-minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone being about 8.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
South Ridge Elementary An Ib World School's student population of 371 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
371 students
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
School Rankings
South Ridge Elementary An Ib World School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of South Ridge Elementary An Ib World School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1016 out of 1748 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
36%
37%
Black
3%
5%
White
57%
49%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)32.6%
33.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is South Ridge Elementary An Ib World School's ranking?
South Ridge Elementary An Ib World School is ranked #1016 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are South Ridge Elementary An Ib World School often compared to?
South Ridge Elementary An Ib World Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like World Compass Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend South Ridge Elementary An Ib World School?
371 students attend South Ridge Elementary An Ib World School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of South Ridge Elementary An Ib World School students are White, 36% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of South Ridge Elementary An Ib World School?
South Ridge Elementary An Ib World School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does South Ridge Elementary An Ib World School offer ?
South Ridge Elementary An Ib World School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is South Ridge Elementary An Ib World School part of?
South Ridge Elementary An Ib World School is part of Douglas County School District No. Re 1.
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