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 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). 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 Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 149 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
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Ridgway Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
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Ridgway Elementary School's student population of 149 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
149 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
School Calendar
Ridgway Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,748 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#283 out of 1748 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
10%
36%
Black
n/a
5%
White
87%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions What is Ridgway Elementary School's ranking?
Ridgway Elementary School is ranked #283 out of 1,748 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?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% 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 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Ridgway Elementary School part of?
Ridgway Elementary School is part of Ridgway School District No. R-2 Of The County Of Ouray.
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