Rocky Mountain Elementary School vs. Sunset Ridge Elementary School
Should you attend Rocky Mountain Elementary School or Sunset Ridge 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
Rocky Mountain Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
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Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Sunset Ridge Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
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Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 298 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Rocky Mountain 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 6-9% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6-9% (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 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 328 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Sunset Ridge 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 15-19% (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 16:1 is equal to the Colorado state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
PK-6
Total Students
298 students
328 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
20 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1726 out of 1779 schools in CO
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1472 out of 1779 schools in CO
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
15-19%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
15-19%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
-
18
Kindergarten Students
36
48
Grade 1 Students
46
49
Grade 2 Students
47
41
Grade 3 Students
52
43
Grade 4 Students
52
46
Grade 5 Students
65
51
Grade 6 Students
-
32
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
2%
2%
% Hispanic
71%
78%
% Black
5%
n/a
% White
19%
13%
% Hawaiian
n/a
2%
% Two or more races
3%
4%
Diversity Score
0.46
0.38
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
63%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
18%
16%
