Arapahoe Ridge Elementary School vs. Alsup Elementary School
Should you attend Arapahoe Ridge Elementary School or Alsup Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Arapahoe Ridge Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
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Most improved public schools
Diversity
Alsup Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
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Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 479 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Arapahoe Ridge Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to 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 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 449 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Alsup Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
479 students
449 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
33 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#696 out of 1779 schools in CO
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#1573 out of 1779 schools in CO
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
10-14%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
15-19%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
75
48
Kindergarten Students
71
75
Grade 1 Students
59
65
Grade 2 Students
67
70
Grade 3 Students
62
71
Grade 4 Students
73
67
Grade 5 Students
72
53
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
6%
1%
% Hispanic
49%
85%
% Black
1%
n/a
% White
41%
10%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
3%
Diversity Score
0.59
0.27
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
78%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
8%
