Sunset Ridge Pk-8

9451 Hooker Street
Westminster, CO 80030
(School attendance zone shown in map)
2/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 349 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Sunset Ridge Pk-8 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower 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 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 349 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 88%
  • : Bottom 50% in CO
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Sunset Ridge Pk-8 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:

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School Overview

Sunset Ridge Pk-8's student population of 349 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
349 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
School Motto
Sunset Ridge PK-8 is a fabulous place to work with a well-educated and trained staff who show up for students and each other every day.

School Rankings

Sunset Ridge Pk-8 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 Sunset Ridge Pk-8 is 0.30, 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)
#1565 out of 1748 schools
(Bottom 50%)
10-14%
33%
15-19%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
83%
36%
Black
n/a
5%
White
12%
50%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.30
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
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 Sunset Ridge Pk-8's ranking?
Sunset Ridge Pk-8 is ranked #1565 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Sunset Ridge Pk-8?
349 students attend Sunset Ridge Pk-8.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Sunset Ridge Pk-8 students are Hispanic, 12% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sunset Ridge Pk-8?
Sunset Ridge Pk-8 has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Sunset Ridge Pk-8 offer ?
Sunset Ridge Pk-8 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Sunset Ridge Pk-8 part of?
Sunset Ridge Pk-8 is part of Westminster School District.
In what neighborhood is Sunset Ridge Pk-8 located?
Sunset Ridge Pk-8 is located in the East Central Westminster neighborhood of Westminster, CO. There are 1 other public schools located in East Central Westminster.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 349 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 88%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

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