Serving 411 students in grades Kindergarten-5, South Ridge Elementary An Ib World School ranks in the bottom 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 27% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 411 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 41%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 27% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
South Ridge Elementary An Ib World School's student population of 411 students has declined by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
411 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
South Ridge Elementary An Ib World School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of South Ridge Elementary An Ib World School is 0.55, 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
#1025 out of 1779 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
32%
35%
Black
3%
5%
White
59%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is South Ridge Elementary An Ib World School's ranking?
South Ridge Elementary An Ib World School is ranked #1025 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are South Ridge Elementary An Ib World School often compared to?
South Ridge Elementary An Ib World Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like World Compass Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend South Ridge Elementary An Ib World School?
411 students attend South Ridge Elementary An Ib World School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of South Ridge Elementary An Ib World School students are White, 32% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of South Ridge Elementary An Ib World School?
South Ridge Elementary An Ib World School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What grades does South Ridge Elementary An Ib World School offer ?
South Ridge Elementary An Ib World School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is South Ridge Elementary An Ib World School part of?
South Ridge Elementary An Ib World School is part of Douglas County School District No. Re 1.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
No School Thanksgiving Break
November 26, 2024 (Tuesday)
No School - Spring Break
March 17, 2025 (Monday)
Last Day of School
May 23, 2025 (Friday)
Summer Break
May 24, 2025 (Saturday)
First Day of School
August 13, 2025 (Wednesday)
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