West Ridge Elementary
School Overview
West Ridge Elementary is a public school located in Thornton, Colorado. It is a school in School District 27J district.
According to the Colorado state assessment result, 45% of students are proficient in Math learning and 64% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 715 students through grade PK to 5. The students to teacher ratio is 23 to 1 where a total of 31 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 715 students are attending West Ridge Elementary. By gender, there are 326 and 389 female students at the school.
Gifted/Talented Programs
West Ridge Elementary offers the gifted and talented program. Total 22 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 5 | 3 | 2 |
| American Indian/Alaska Native | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Asian | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| White | 13 | 9 | 4 |
| Two or More Races | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| in LEP Program | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| IDEA program | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Total | 22 | 15 | 7 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 31 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for West Ridge Elementary and the students to teacher ratio is 23 to 1. All teachers are certified. All teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 31 | Students per teacher: 23 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 31 | 100.0% |
| Teachers who are not certified | - | - |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | - | - |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | - | - |
| School counselors | - | - |
| Law Enforcement Officer | - | - |
| Security guards | - | - |
| Nurses | - | - |
| Psychologists | 1 | - |
| Social workers | - | - |
Social/Economic Characteristics
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Total Households | 30,819 Households |
| Population | 97,681 |
| Male | 51,235 |
| Female | 48,194 |
| Child Population | 34,205 |
| Total Housing Units | 31,662 Units |
| Average House Value | $362,200 |
| Average Rent Cost | $1,423 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.60% |
| Average Household Income | $96,124 |
| Heath Insurance Coverage | 94.15% |
| Internet Coverage | 100.00%% |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
Public Schools in School District 27j
In School District 27j, 29 schools are serving students in its area. The next lists are showing the public schools by offering level.
Private Schools in THORNTON, Colorado
4 private schools are serving students in THORNTON, Colorado. The next lists are showing the private schools by offering level.