Serving 780 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Eastridge Community Elementary School 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 6-9% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (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 76% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 780 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 76%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Eastridge Community Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Eastridge Community Elementary School's student population of 780 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
780 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Eastridge Community 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 Eastridge Community Elementary School is 0.76, which is more 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
#1528 out of 1734 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
7%
3%
Hispanic
27%
35%
Black
33%
4%
White
24%
52%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
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 Eastridge Community Elementary School's ranking?
Eastridge Community Elementary School is ranked #1528 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Eastridge Community Elementary School often compared to?
Eastridge Community Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Polton Community Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CO state average).
How many students attend Eastridge Community Elementary School?
780 students attend Eastridge Community Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
33% of Eastridge Community Elementary School students are Black, 27% of students are Hispanic, 24% of students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Eastridge Community Elementary School?
Eastridge Community Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Eastridge Community Elementary School offer ?
Eastridge Community Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Eastridge Community Elementary School part of?
Eastridge Community Elementary School is part of Cherry Creek School District No. 5 In The County Of Arapah.
In what neighborhood is Eastridge Community Elementary School located?
Eastridge Community Elementary School is located in the East Ridge Ptarmigan Park neighborhood of Aurora, CO.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
Last day of School ~ All Schools
May 24, 2024 (Friday)
No School Fall Break ~ All Schools
October 14, 2024 (Monday)
No School ~ Thanksgiving Break ~ All Schools
November 28, 2024 (Thursday)
No School ~ Spring Break ~ All Schools
March 17, 2025 (Monday)
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