Westridge Elementary School

10785 West Alamo Place
Littleton, CO 80127
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 411 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Westridge Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 411 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 29%
  • : Top 20% in CO
  • : 40-44% (Top 30%)
  • : 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

School Overview

Westridge Elementary School's student population of 411 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
411 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
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School Rankings

Westridge Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,734 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (CO)
#234 out of 1734 schools
(Top 20%)
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40-44%
33%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Westridge Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Colorado by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
70-74%
47%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Westridge Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Colorado by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
3%
3%
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Hispanic
18%
35%
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Black
1%
4%
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White
71%
52%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in CO.
0.46
This chart display the diversity score of Westridge Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
30%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Westridge Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (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 schools are Westridge Elementary School often compared to?
Westridge Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mount Carbon Elementary School, Shaffer Elementary School by visitors of our site.
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?
411 students attend Westridge Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Westridge Elementary School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% 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 17:1, 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.

School Calendar

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Date
Spring Break
March 19, 2024 (Tuesday)
Spring Break
March 20, 2024 (Wednesday)
Spring Break
March 21, 2024 (Thursday)
Spring Break
March 22, 2024 (Friday)
Last Day of School
May 24, 2024 (Friday)

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 411 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 29%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 40-44% (Top 30%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

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