Arapahoe Ridge Elementary School

Summary:

Arapahoe Ridge Elementary School is a public elementary school in Westminster, Colorado, serving around 500 students in grades PK-5. It is part of the Adams 12 Five Star Schools district, which is ranked 53 out of 116 districts in the state.

Arapahoe Ridge Elementary consistently outperforms the district and state averages in CMAS (Colorado Measures of Academic Success) test scores across various subjects and grade levels. In 2023-2024, the school had 49.5% of students proficient or better in CMAS English Language Arts, compared to 41.4% for the district and 44.1% for the state. The school's 5th-grade CMAS Science proficiency rate of 50.8% was also significantly higher than the district's 38% and the state's 37.9%. Notably, the school's Hispanic students and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds perform exceptionally well, ranking 9th and 81st, respectively, out of hundreds of Colorado elementary schools in CMAS English Language Arts.

While Arapahoe Ridge Elementary's overall statewide ranking has fluctuated between 293 and 473 out of around 710-965 Colorado elementary schools, it generally outperforms nearby schools like Malley Drive Elementary and Centennial Elementary in the same district. However, it lags behind high-performing schools like STEM Lab and Meridian Elementary within the Adams 12 Five Star Schools district.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 13095 Pecos Street
       Westminster, CO  80234-1020


(720) 972-5740

District: Adams 12 Five Star Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
349th of 943 Colorado Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,824 Help


Students who attend Arapahoe Ridge Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Silver Hills Middle School
High:    Mountain Range High School

Student/teacher ratio:  17.4 Help
Number of students:  479

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
48.4%
White:
40.7%
Asian:
6.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  57.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Arapahoe Ridge Elementary School ranks better than 63% of elementary schools in Colorado. It also ranks 9th among 32 ranked elementary schools in the Adams 12 Five Star Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 61.41. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (48.4%), White (40.7%), Asian (6.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 57.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Arapahoe Ridge Elementary School is 17.4. 24 elementary schools in the Adams 12 Five Star Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Arapahoe Ridge Elementary School employs 27.5 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Arapahoe Ridge Elementary School is $15,824. 20 elementary schools in the Adams 12 Five Star Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Arapahoe Ridge Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Arapahoe Ridge Elementary School 349th of 943 Colorado public elementary schools. (See Arapahoe Ridge Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Adams 12 Five Star Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Adams 12 Five Star Schools 53rd of 116 Colorado school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Arapahoe Ridge Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Arapahoe Ridge Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 62.45 330th 808 59.2%
2005 63.60 331st 823 59.8%
2006 64.38 323rd 829 61.0%
2007 62.95 340th 852 60.1%
2008 73.26 222nd 849 73.9%
2009 73.31 227th 872 74.0%
2010 70.50 278th 925 69.9%
2011 74.15 234th 935 75.0%
2012 72.92 243rd 935 74.0%
2013 65.70 335th 954 64.9%
2014 62.00 363rd 962 62.3%
2015 51.02 418th 938 55.4%
2016 64.09 293rd 914 67.9%
2017 62.01 307th 929 67.0%
2018 59.93 333rd 917 63.7%
2019 57.62 382nd 965 60.4%
2021 36.49 473rd 710 33.4%
2022 53.52 404th 921 56.1%
2023 58.05 362nd 933 61.2%
2024 61.41 349th 943 63.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Arapahoe Ridge Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.75 145th 308 52.9%
2019 53.14 137th 332 58.7%
2023 61.47 76th 265 71.3%
2024 67.72 81st 365 77.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Arapahoe Ridge Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.39 298th 690 56.8%
2019 45.86 373rd 758 50.8%
2023 48.73 313th 642 51.2%
2024 56.07 280th 684 59.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Arapahoe Ridge Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.92 290th 693 58.2%
2019 57.30 293rd 764 61.6%
2023 50.28 309th 649 52.4%
2024 52.07 316th 683 53.7%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Arapahoe Ridge Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 52.79 103rd 270 61.9%
2023 66.42 51st 197 74.1%
2024 91.89 9th 242 96.3%
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Rank History for White students at Arapahoe Ridge Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.55 133rd 337 60.5%
2019 58.63 223rd 596 62.6%
2023 45.97 287th 525 45.3%
2024 61.55 206th 539 61.8%
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Data source: test scores: Colorado Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Arapahoe Ridge Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1999 441 14 24 61 6 n/a n/a 0 546
2000 473 15 18 66 8 n/a n/a 0 580
2001 464 16 32 62 6 n/a n/a 0 580
2002 424 14 33 82 7 n/a n/a 0 560
2003 424 14 33 82 7 n/a n/a 0 560
2004 450 13 28 72 7 n/a n/a 0 570
2005 449 13 39 81 11 n/a n/a 0 593
2006 451 14 41 97 8 n/a n/a 0 611
2007 446 17 37 97 5 n/a n/a 0 602
2008 464 16 40 120 4 n/a n/a 0 644
2009 475 15 39 118 4 n/a n/a 0 651
2010 466 15 39 120 4 n/a n/a 0 644
2011 472 5 11 140 1 0 6 0 635
2012 393 7 22 156 2 0 13 0 593
2013 408 5 21 168 3 0 12 0 617
2014 393 21 21 182 1 0 14 0 632
2015 350 16 22 193 1 1 25 0 608
2016 376 9 23 192 2 2 30 0 634
2017 366 9 22 198 1 1 27 0 624
2018 317 7 27 210 1 1 21 0 584
2019 313 5 25 261 3 2 16 0 625
2020 273 8 38 233 2 2 19 0 575
2021 221 6 30 228 3 1 19 0 508
2022 210 4 35 229 0 0 22 0 500
2023 209 8 39 224 1 1 18 0 500
2024 195 5 29 232 2 0 16 0 479

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Arapahoe Ridge Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1999 546 25.1 21.8 4.2
2000 580 27.5 21.1 10
2001 580 25.5 22.7 10.3
2002 560 26.5 21.1 13.2
2003 560 26.5 21.1 13.2
2004 570 29.3 19.5 16.8
2005 593 30.2 19.6 16.2
2006 611 30.7 19.9 17
2007 602 29.0 20.8 16.1
2008 644 32.0 20.1 20.2
2009 651 33.0 19.7 23.5
2010 644 31.0 20.7 25.5
2011 635 30.0 21.1 29.3
2012 593 28.5 20.8 31.5
2013 617 30.4 20.2 36
2014 632 31.5 20.0 38.9
2015 608 32.0 19.0 33.4
2016 634 32.0 19.8 36.6
2017 624 31.0 20.1 41.3
2018 584 29.0 20.1 42.6
2019 625 28.5 21.9 41
2020 575 31.7 18.1 43.8
2021 508 29.0 17.5 50.8
2022 500 27.0 18.5 49.2
2023 500 26.0 19.2 53.2
2024 479 27.5 17.4 57.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Arapahoe Ridge Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1999 546 25.1 21.8 4.2
2000 580 27.5 21.1 10
2001 580 25.5 22.7 10.3
2002 560 26.5 21.1 13.2
2003 560 26.5 21.1 13.2
2004 570 29.3 19.5 16.8
2005 593 30.2 19.6 16.2
2006 611 30.7 19.9 17
2007 602 29.0 20.8 16.1
2008 644 32.0 20.1 20.2
2009 651 33.0 19.7 23.5
2010 644 31.0 20.7 25.5
2011 635 30.0 21.1 29.3
2012 593 28.5 20.8 31.5
2013 617 30.4 20.2 36
2014 632 31.5 20.0 38.9
2015 608 32.0 19.0 33.4
2016 634 32.0 19.8 36.6
2017 624 31.0 20.1 41.3
2018 584 29.0 20.1 42.6
2019 625 28.5 21.9 41
2020 575 31.7 18.1 43.8
2021 508 29.0 17.5 50.8
2022 500 27.0 18.5 49.2
2023 500 26.0 19.2 53.2
2024 479 27.5 17.4 57.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Arapahoe Ridge Elementary School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $10,153
2020 $11,562
2021 $14,055
2022 $14,040
2023 $15,824

Data source: Colorado Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Arapahoe Ridge Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 382nd of 965 Elementary schoolsRanks 362nd of 933 Elementary schools
 0.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Arapahoe Ridge Elementary School)33.737.7
 4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Adams 12 Five Star Schools)38.238.7
 0.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)41.339.9
 1.4%
3rd Grade Math (Arapahoe Ridge Elementary School)21.431.2
 9.8%
   3rd Grade Math (Adams 12 Five Star Schools)35.335.8
 0.5%
   3rd Grade Math (Colorado)4140.4
 0.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Arapahoe Ridge Elementary School)57.853.1
 4.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Adams 12 Five Star Schools)46.543.5
 3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)4843.8
 4.2%
4th Grade Math (Arapahoe Ridge Elementary School)49.562.5
 13%
   4th Grade Math (Adams 12 Five Star Schools)32.134.5
 2.4%
   4th Grade Math (Colorado)33.632.7
 0.9%
5th Grade Science (Arapahoe Ridge Elementary School)45.236.7
 8.5%
   5th Grade Science (Adams 12 Five Star Schools)39.832
 7.8%
   5th Grade Science (Colorado)35.933.9
 2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Arapahoe Ridge Elementary School)58.842.9
 15.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Adams 12 Five Star Schools)49.244.2
 5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)48.447.8
 0.6%
5th Grade Math (Arapahoe Ridge Elementary School)40.957.1
 16.2%
   5th Grade Math (Adams 12 Five Star Schools)36.837.2
 0.4%
   5th Grade Math (Colorado)35.736.5
 0.8%
All Grades English Language Arts (Arapahoe Ridge Elementary School)50.644.2
 6.4%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Adams 12 Five Star Schools)44.740.9
 3.8%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Colorado)45.843.7
 2.1%
All Grades Math (Arapahoe Ridge Elementary School)37.748.4
 10.7%
   All Grades Math (Adams 12 Five Star Schools)3532
 3%
   All Grades Math (Colorado)34.732.9
 1.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students625500
 20%
African American58
 60%
American Indian31
 66.7%
Asian2539
 56%
Hispanic261224
 14.2%
Pacific Islander21
 50%
White313209
 33.2%
Two or More Races1618
 12.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients41%53.2%
 12.2%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Arapahoe Ridge Elementary School

Students at Arapahoe Ridge Elementary School are 48% Hispanic, 41% White, 6% Asian, 3% Two or more races, 1% African American.

Arapahoe Ridge Elementary School ranks 349th of 943 Colorado elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 479 students attended Arapahoe Ridge Elementary School.

Students who attend Arapahoe Ridge Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Silver Hills Middle School
High : Mountain Range High School


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Colorado Department of Education.

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