Serving 500 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Arapahoe Ridge Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21-39% (which is approximately equal to the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 500 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 58%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 21-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Arapahoe Ridge Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Arapahoe Ridge Elementary School's student population of 500 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
500 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Arapahoe Ridge Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,734 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Arapahoe Ridge Elementary School is 0.61, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#980 out of 1734 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
7%
3%
Hispanic
46%
35%
Black
1%
4%
White
42%
52%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Arapahoe Ridge Elementary School's ranking?
Arapahoe Ridge Elementary School is ranked #980 out of 1,734 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?
21-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CO state average).
How many students attend Arapahoe Ridge Elementary School?
500 students attend Arapahoe Ridge Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Arapahoe Ridge Elementary School students are Hispanic, 42% of students are White, 7% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Arapahoe Ridge Elementary School?
Arapahoe Ridge Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Arapahoe Ridge Elementary School offer ?
Arapahoe Ridge Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Arapahoe Ridge Elementary School part of?
Arapahoe Ridge Elementary School is part of Adams 12 Five Star Schools School District.
In what neighborhood is Arapahoe Ridge Elementary School located?
Arapahoe Ridge Elementary School is located in the North Westminster neighborhood of Westminster, CO.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
Last Day of School
May 30, 2024 (Thursday)
First Day of School
August 12, 2024 (Monday)
Fall Break - No School
October 14, 2024 (Monday)
Fall Break - No School
October 15, 2024 (Tuesday)
Fall Break - No School
October 16, 2024 (Wednesday)
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