Serving 757 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Pine 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 56% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is equal to the Colorado state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 757 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 45%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 52% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 56% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pine Ridge Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Pine Ridge Elementary School's student population of 757 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
757 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Pine 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 Pine Ridge Elementary School is 0.65, 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
#320 out of 1779 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
10%
3%
Hispanic
18%
35%
Black
8%
5%
White
55%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
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 Pine Ridge Elementary School's ranking?
Pine Ridge Elementary School is ranked #320 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Pine Ridge Elementary School often compared to?
Pine Ridge Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Black Forest Hills Elementary School, Coyote Hills 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 56% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Pine Ridge Elementary School?
757 students attend Pine Ridge Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Pine Ridge Elementary School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 8% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pine Ridge Elementary School?
Pine Ridge Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is equal to the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What grades does Pine Ridge Elementary School offer ?
Pine Ridge Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Pine Ridge Elementary School part of?
Pine 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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