Westridge Elementary School serves 390 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Westridge Elementary School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 47%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 390 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 28%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Westridge Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Westridge Elementary School's student population of 390 students has declined by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
390 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Westridge Elementary School is ranked within the top 20% of all 1,734 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Westridge Elementary School is 0.46, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#234 out of 1734 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
5%
3%
Hispanic
15%
34%
Black
1%
5%
White
72%
52%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Westridge Elementary School's ranking?
Westridge Elementary School is ranked #234 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CO state average).
How many students attend Westridge Elementary School?
390 students attend Westridge Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Westridge Elementary School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Westridge Elementary School?
Westridge Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Westridge Elementary School offer ?
Westridge Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Westridge Elementary School part of?
Westridge Elementary School is part of Jefferson County School District No. R-1.
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