Serving 518 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Red Hawk 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 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (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 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 518 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 68%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
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Red Hawk Ridge Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
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Red Hawk Ridge Elementary School's student population of 518 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
518 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Students by Grade
Red Hawk Ridge Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Red Hawk Ridge Elementary School is 0.78, 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
#873 out of 1779 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
12%
3%
Hispanic
25%
35%
Black
15%
5%
White
32%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
16%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
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Red Hawk Ridge Elementary School is ranked #873 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Red Hawk Ridge Elementary School often compared to?
Red Hawk Ridge Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Creekside Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Red Hawk Ridge Elementary School?
518 students attend Red Hawk Ridge Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
32% of Red Hawk Ridge Elementary School students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Two or more races, 15% of students are Black, and 12% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Red Hawk Ridge Elementary School?
Red Hawk Ridge Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What grades does Red Hawk Ridge Elementary School offer ?
Red Hawk Ridge Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Red Hawk Ridge Elementary School part of?
Red Hawk Ridge Elementary School is part of Cherry Creek School District No. 5 In The County Of Arapah.
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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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