Top Rankings
Ridgway School District No. R-2 Of The County Of Ouray A ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 332 students in Ridgway School District No. R-2 Of The County Of Ouray A. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in Colorado.
Public Schools in Ridgway School District No. R-2 Of The County Of Ouray A have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Colorado public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 71% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CO)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,932 Schools
# Students
332 Students
870,790 Students
# Teachers
32 Teachers
52,809 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
District Rank
Ridgway School District No. R-2 Of The County Of Ouray A, which is ranked within the top 5% of all 179 school districts in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#8 out of 179 school districts
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)30-39%
29%
Graduation Rate
≥80%
82%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.28
0.62
# American Indian Students
n/a
5,427 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
1 Student
28,470 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
33 Students
307,238 Students
% Hispanic Students
10%
35%
# Black Students
n/a
40,039 Students
% Black Students
n/a
5%
# White Students
279 Students
442,533 Students
% White Students
84%
51%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
2,639 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
19 Students
44,473 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
24
32,180
# Students in K Grade:
19
58,680
# Students in 1st Grade:
19
62,146
# Students in 2nd Grade:
17
59,838
# Students in 3rd Grade:
24
61,252
# Students in 4th Grade:
19
61,109
# Students in 5th Grade:
29
61,844
# Students in 6th Grade:
20
63,103
# Students in 7th Grade:
26
64,281
# Students in 8th Grade:
28
66,584
# Students in 9th Grade:
23
71,018
# Students in 10th Grade:
27
70,043
# Students in 11th Grade:
23
67,509
# Students in 12th Grade:
34
71,203
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,003 is higher than the state median of $15,418. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,485 is higher than the state median of $15,735. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$7 MM
$13,426 MM
Spending
$6 MM
$13,702 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,003
$15,418
Spending / Student
$16,485
$15,735
Best Ridgway School District No. R-2 Of The County Of Ouray A Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ridgway Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1115 West Clinton Street
Ridgway, CO 81432
(970) 626-5468
Ridgway, CO 81432
(970) 626-5468
Grades: PK-5
| 151 students
Rank: #22.
Ridgway High School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1200 Green Street
Ridgway, CO 81432
(970) 626-5788
Ridgway, CO 81432
(970) 626-5788
Grades: 9-12
| 107 students
Rank: #33.
Ridgway Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1200 Green Street
Ridgway, CO 81432
(970) 626-5788
Ridgway, CO 81432
(970) 626-5788
Grades: 6-8
| 74 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Ridgway School District No. R-2 Of The County Of Ouray A?
Ridgway School District No. R-2 Of The County Of Ouray A manages 3 public schools serving 332 students.
What is the rank of Ridgway School District No. R-2 Of Theunty Of Ouray A?
Ridgway School District No. R-2 Of Theunty Of Ouray A is ranked #7 out of 179 school districts in Colorado (top 5%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Colorado school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Ridgway School District No. R-2 Of Theunty Of Ouray A?
84% of Ridgway School District No. R-2 Of Theunty Of Ouray A students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Ridgway School District No. R-2 Of Theunty Of Ouray A?
Ridgway School District No. R-2 Of Theunty Of Ouray A has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What is Ridgway School District No. R-2 Of Theunty Of Ouray A's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,485 is higher than the state median of $15,735. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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