Serving 149 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Ridgway 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 50-54% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 149 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 13%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20% in CO
Math Proficiency
: 50-54% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 65-69% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Ridgway 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 Ridgway Elementary School is 0.23, 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.
Ridgway Elementary School is ranked #193 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Ridgway Elementary School?
149 students attend Ridgway Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Ridgway Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ridgway Elementary School?
Ridgway Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Ridgway Elementary School offer ?
Ridgway Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Ridgway Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 149 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 13%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 50-54% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 65-69% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
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