West Ridge Elementary School
West Ridge Elementary School serves 715 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
West Ridge Elementary School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 35%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 47%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Top Rankings
West Ridge Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
- Category Attribute
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
School Overview
West Ridge Elementary School's student population of 715 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 715 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 31 teachers |
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School Rankings
West Ridge Elementary School is ranked within the top 30% of all 1,783 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
The diversity score of West Ridge Elementary School is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CO) |
Overall Testing Rank | #376 out of 1783 schools (Top 30%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 45% | 35% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 64% | 47% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 23:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 1% |
| Asian | 10% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 23% | 34% |
| Black | 1% | 5% |
| White | 60% | 53% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 5% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.58 | 0.60 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 16% | 34% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | School District 27j School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CO Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to West Ridge Elementary School is Horizon High School (0.9 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Shadow Ridge Middle School (0.9 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Brantner Elementary School (0.8 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Brighton Brantner Elementary School Math: 42% | Reading: 47%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: PK-5 | 575 students10
0.8 miles
7800 E. 133rd Avenue
Brighton, CO 80602
(720) 685-5050 0.8 PK-5 575 - Brighton Horizon High School Math: 44% | Reading: 61%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: 9-12 | 2,037 students10
0.9 miles
5321 East 136th Avenue
Brighton, CO 80601
(720) 972-4400 0.9 9-12 2,037 - Brighton Shadow Ridge Middle School Math: 21% | Reading: 38%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 949 students10
0.9 miles
12551 Holly Street
Brighton, CO 80602
(720) 972-5040 0.9 6-8 949 - Thornton Eagleview Elementary School Math: 43% | Reading: 51%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: K-5 | 575 students10
1.2 miles
4601 Summit Grove Parkway
Thornton, CO 80241
(720) 972-5760 1.2 K-5 575 - Brighton Glacier Peak Elementary School Math: 27% | Reading: 50%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: K-5 | 471 students10
1.4 miles
12060 Jasmine Street
Brighton, CO 80605
(720) 972-5940 1.4 K-5 471
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