Serving 452 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Indian Ridge Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 58% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (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 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 452 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 41%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 58% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Indian Ridge Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Indian Ridge Elementary School's student population of 452 students has declined by 13% 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
452 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Indian 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 Indian Ridge Elementary School is 0.61, which is less 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
#306 out of 1779 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
9%
3%
Hispanic
14%
36%
Black
10%
5%
White
59%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Indian Ridge Elementary School's ranking?
Indian Ridge Elementary School is ranked #306 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Indian Ridge Elementary School often compared to?
Indian Ridge Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Meadow Point Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
58% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Indian Ridge Elementary School?
452 students attend Indian Ridge Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Indian Ridge Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 9% of students are Asian, and 8% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Indian Ridge Elementary School?
Indian Ridge Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Indian Ridge Elementary School offer ?
Indian Ridge Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Indian Ridge Elementary School part of?
Indian Ridge Elementary School is part of Cherry Creek School District No. 5 In The County Of Arapah.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
No School ~ Spring Break ~ All Schools
March 17, 2025 (Monday)
Last day of School ~ All Schools
May 23, 2025 (Friday)
No School Fall Break ~ All Schools
October 13, 2025 (Monday)
No School ~ Thanksgiving Break ~ All Schools
November 27, 2025 (Thursday)
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