Serving 603 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Eagle Ridge Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 52% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 603 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 44%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 52% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 67% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Eagle Ridge Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Eagle Ridge Elementary School's student population of 603 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
603 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Eagle Ridge Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Eagle Ridge Elementary School is 0.63, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#193 out of 1779 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
8%
3%
Hispanic
21%
35%
Black
7%
5%
White
56%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Eagle Ridge Elementary School's ranking?
Eagle Ridge Elementary School is ranked #193 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Eagle Ridge Elementary School often compared to?
Eagle Ridge Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lone Tree Elementary School, Acres Green Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
52% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 67% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Eagle Ridge Elementary School?
603 students attend Eagle Ridge Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Eagle Ridge Elementary School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 7% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Eagle Ridge Elementary School?
Eagle Ridge Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What grades does Eagle Ridge Elementary School offer ?
Eagle Ridge Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Eagle Ridge Elementary School part of?
Eagle Ridge Elementary School is part of Douglas County School District No. Re 1.
School Reviews
5 2/28/2020
This school is totally awesome!! There are so much fun things. My class teacher is Mrs. Brady, and she is just awesome and always there for all our help. Her way of teaching is way cool while playing a fun learning game and never even realize you are studying!! I just love my school.
2 3/23/2009
School teaches to the middle. Nothing for your students if they are behind or above grade average. In general, staff puts little extra effort into keeping kids engaged and advancing students at every academic level. The exception are the few Master Teachers at the school.
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