Serving 449 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 21:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 449 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Sunset Ridge Elementary School serves the northern part of Westminster, CO, with an attendance zone covering approximately 1.4 square miles. Families typically live within a 5-10 minute drive, and the average distance from the school to the edge of the zone is about 0.8 miles, extending up to 1.7 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sunset Ridge Pk-8's student population of 449 students has grown by 61% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
449 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
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 0.27, 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
#1565 out of 1748 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
33%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
15:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
85%
37%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
11%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)16.5%
33.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
39%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
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 schools are Sunset Ridge Pk-8 often compared to?
Sunset Ridge Pk-8is often viewed alongside schools like John E. Flynn A Marzano Academy by visitors of our site.
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?
449 students attend Sunset Ridge Pk-8.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Sunset Ridge Pk-8 students are Hispanic, 11% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 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 21:1, 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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