Serving 460 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 18:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 460 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 38%
- 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 460 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
460 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 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 0.58, 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
18:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
7%
3%
Hispanic
13%
35%
Black
9%
5%
White
62%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
7%
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?
460 students attend Indian Ridge Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Indian Ridge Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 7% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Indian Ridge Elementary School?
Indian Ridge Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
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 ~ Thanksgiving Break ~ All Schools
November 28, 2024 (Thursday)
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)
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