Pine Ridge Elementary School

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Pine Ridge Elementary School ranks 306 th of 943 Colorado elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Pine Ridge Elementary School is a public elementary school in Aurora, Colorado, serving 757 students in grades PK-5 and part of the Cherry Creek School District No. 5, which is ranked 28 out of 116 school districts in the state.

Pine Ridge consistently outperforms the district and state averages on CMAS tests, with 51.1% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts compared to 48.3% for the district and 44.1% for the state, and 48.1% proficient or better in Math compared to 40.8% for the district and 34.2% for the state. The school has a higher percentage of White (55.35%) and Asian (9.91%) students compared to nearby schools, and maintains a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger, ranking in the top 25% of Colorado elementary schools.

While Pine Ridge serves a relatively affluent population with a low percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients, its strong academic performance suggests effective teaching practices and support systems are in place. When compared to nearby schools in the Cherry Creek district, Pine Ridge consistently outperforms most, with the exception of Altitude Elementary School, which also demonstrates exceptional performance.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

6525 S. Wheatlands Parkway
Aurora, CO 80016-5448

(720) 886-8800

District: Cherry Creek School District No. 5

SchoolDigger Rank:
306^th of 943 Colorado Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,597

Students who attend Pine Ridge Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Fox Ridge Middle School
High:	Cherokee Trail High School

Student/teacher ratio: 16.5

Number of students: 757

Racial breakdown:

White:

55.4%

Hispanic:

18.0%

Asian:

9.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 15.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Pine Ridge Elementary School ranks better than 67.6% of elementary schools in Colorado. It also ranks 22^nd among 46 ranked elementary schools in the Cherry Creek School District No. 5. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 65.87. (See more...)

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Student Body

Compare Details Pine Ridge Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Cherry Creek School District No. 5. (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Pine Ridge Elementary School is $13,597. 39 elementary schools in the Cherry Creek School District No. 5 spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Pine Ridge Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Pine Ridge Elementary School 306^th of 943 Colorado public elementary schools. (See Pine Ridge Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Cherry Creek School District No. 5:

SchoolDigger ranks Cherry Creek School District No. 5 28^th of 116 Colorado school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Pine Ridge Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Pine Ridge Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CO State Percentile
2013	78.07	196^th	954	79.5%
2014	80.96	156^th	962	83.8%
2015	86.89	99^th	938	89.4%
2016	86.83	92^nd	914	89.9%
2017	85.91	100^th	929	89.2%
2018	75.77	200^th	917	78.2%
2019	80.56	161^st	965	83.3%
2021	69.85	225^th	710	68.3%
2022	76.31	194^th	921	78.9%
2023	74.83	210^th	933	77.5%
2024	65.87	306^th	943	67.6%

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Rank History for Female students at Pine Ridge Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CO State Percentile
2018	70.38	174^th	690	74.8%
2019	76.50	150^th	758	80.2%
2021	66.27	142^nd	351	59.5%
2022	65.66	193^rd	595	67.6%
2023	57.16	256^th	642	60.1%
2024	59.81	254^th	684	62.9%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Pine Ridge Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	54.40	61^st	110	44.5%

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Rank History for Male students at Pine Ridge Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CO State Percentile
2018	66.39	192^nd	693	72.3%
2019	74.44	166^th	764	78.3%
2021	53.86	194^th	352	44.9%
2022	70.23	164^th	594	72.4%
2023	73.39	154^th	649	76.3%
2024	52.91	309^th	683	54.8%

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Rank History for Asian students at Pine Ridge Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	39.10	10^th	15	33.3%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Pine Ridge Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CO State Percentile
2018	67.32	40^th	172	76.7%
2019	53.87	99^th	270	63.3%
2022	88.68	6^th	153	96.1%
2023	88.72	12^th	197	93.9%
2024	86.38	14^th	242	94.2%

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Rank History for White students at Pine Ridge Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CO State Percentile
2018	62.17	115^th	337	65.9%
2019	67.26	163^rd	596	72.7%
2021	42.38	200^th	288	30.6%
2022	51.06	229^th	454	49.6%
2023	43.71	300^th	525	42.9%
2024	47.49	293^rd	539	45.6%

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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.

Data source: Colorado Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Pine Ridge Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2011	381	17	50	65	2	0	35	550
2012	487	27	57	71	2	0	32	676
2013	620	35	62	99	5	1	47	869
2014	549	34	66	101	4	1	45	800
2015	514	23	56	112	4	0	43	752
2016	552	26	69	111	8	0	51	817
2017	527	25	66	103	9	0	56	786
2018	566	38	70	112	7	2	75	870
2019	510	35	74	105	2	3	66	795
2020	490	43	78	106	1	1	52	771
2021	434	46	73	113	1	1	48	716
2022	445	53	74	126	3	0	53	754
2023	419	56	75	136	3	0	68	757

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 Pine Ridge Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2011	550	25.5	21.5	4.9
2012	676	32.1	21.0	5.6
2013	869	37.2	23.3	6.1
2014	800	45.7	17.4	4.3
2015	752	45.0	16.7	6.4
2016	817	44.0	18.5	4.9
2017	786	43.7	17.9	5
2018	870	44.1	19.6	6.3
2019	795	44.1	18.0	6.3
2020	771	47.7	16.1	7.8
2021	716	42.6	16.7	11
2022	754	46.4	16.2	11
2023	757	45.7	16.5	15.5

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 Pine Ridge Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2011	550	25.5	21.5	4.9
2012	676	32.1	21.0	5.6
2013	869	37.2	23.3	6.1
2014	800	45.7	17.4	4.3
2015	752	45.0	16.7	6.4
2016	817	44.0	18.5	4.9
2017	786	43.7	17.9	5
2018	870	44.1	19.6	6.3
2019	795	44.1	18.0	6.3
2020	771	47.7	16.1	7.8
2021	716	42.6	16.7	11
2022	754	46.4	16.2	11
2023	757	45.7	16.5	15.5

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 Pine Ridge Elementary School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$11,551
2020	$11,781
2021	$11,612
2022	$12,995
2023	$13,597

Data source: Colorado Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Pine Ridge Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 161^st of 965 Elementary schools	Ranks 210^th of 933 Elementary schools	5.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pine Ridge Elementary School)	56.4	58.9	2.5%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Cherry Creek School District No. 5)	48.5	46.1	2.4%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)	41.3	39.9	1.4%
3rd Grade Math (Pine Ridge Elementary School)	54.7	59.4	4.7%
3rd Grade Math (Cherry Creek School District No. 5)	49.9	47.8	2.1%
3rd Grade Math (Colorado)	41	40.4	0.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Pine Ridge Elementary School)	62.3	54.6	7.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Cherry Creek School District No. 5)	53.9	49.3	4.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)	48	43.8	4.2%
4th Grade Math (Pine Ridge Elementary School)	57.7	42.1	15.6%
4th Grade Math (Cherry Creek School District No. 5)	39.6	36.4	3.2%
4th Grade Math (Colorado)	33.6	32.7	0.9%
5th Grade Science (Pine Ridge Elementary School)	51.2	43.6	7.6%
5th Grade Science (Cherry Creek School District No. 5)	41.1	39.4	1.7%
5th Grade Science (Colorado)	35.9	33.9	2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Pine Ridge Elementary School)	58.3	60.5	2.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Cherry Creek School District No. 5)	51.8	54.9	3.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)	48.4	47.8	0.6%
5th Grade Math (Pine Ridge Elementary School)	61.4	55	6.4%
5th Grade Math (Cherry Creek School District No. 5)	42.1	42.7	0.6%
5th Grade Math (Colorado)	35.7	36.5	0.8%
All Grades English Language Arts (Pine Ridge Elementary School)	59.1	58	1.1%
All Grades English Language Arts (Cherry Creek School District No. 5)	50.8	49.7	1.1%
All Grades English Language Arts (Colorado)	45.8	43.7	2.1%
All Grades Math (Pine Ridge Elementary School)	58	51.6	6.4%
All Grades Math (Cherry Creek School District No. 5)	43.1	39.9	3.2%
All Grades Math (Colorado)	34.7	32.9	1.8%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	795	757	4.8%
African American	35	56	60%
American Indian	2	3	50%
Asian	74	75	1.4%
Hispanic	105	136	29.5%
Pacific Islander	3	0	100%
White	510	419	17.8%
Two or More Races	66	68	3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	6.3%	15.5%	9.2%

Schools Near Pine Ridge Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				CMAS English Language Arts (2024)				CMAS Math (2024)				CMAS Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	CMAS English Language Arts 3rd Grade	CMAS English Language Arts 4th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts 5th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts All Grades	CMAS Math 3rd Grade	CMAS Math 4th Grade	CMAS Math 5th Grade	CMAS Math All Grades	CMAS Science 5th Grade	Total
Pine Ridge Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	6525 S. Wheatlands Parkway	Aurora	80016	Arapahoe County	Cherry Creek School District No. 5	No	No	No	No	(720) 886-8800	757	46	16.5	15.5%	419 (55.4%)	56 (7.4%)	136 (18.0%)	75 (9.9%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	68 (9.0%)	65.9	306^th of 943 public elementary schools	67.6%		74.8	210^th of 933 public elementary schools	77.5%	96	44.9	50.5	56.9	51.1	43.3	44.1	55.8	48.1	47.1	$13,597
Coyote Hills Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	24605 E Davies Way	Aurora	80016	Arapahoe County	Cherry Creek School District No. 5	No	No	No	No	(720) 886-3900	526	32	16.4	19.0%	281 (53.4%)	50 (9.5%)	101 (19.2%)	42 (8.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	50 (9.5%)	71.5	245^th of 943 public elementary schools	74.0%		73.8	217^th of 933 public elementary schools	76.7%	28	41.6	52.7	75.3	55.8	43.3	40.0	66.7	50.2	68.1	$14,789
Black Forest Hills Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	25233 E. Glasgow Dr	Aurora	80016	Arapahoe County	Cherry Creek School District No. 5	No	No	No	No	(720) 886-8900	593	34	17.5	10.8%	366 (61.7%)	32 (5.4%)	74 (12.5%)	59 (9.9%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	60 (10.1%)	79	175^th of 943 public elementary schools	81.4%		82.7	138^th of 933 public elementary schools	85.2%	37	53.3	63.6	57.6	58.3	56.0	55.8	58.5	56.7	54.7	$13,344
Canyon Creek Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	6070 South Versailles Parkway	Aurora	80015	Arapahoe County	Cherry Creek School District No. 5	No	No	No	No	(720) 886-3600	455	34	13.5	31.4%	215 (47.3%)	49 (10.8%)	102 (22.4%)	32 (7.0%)	3 (0.7%)	4 (0.9%)	50 (11.0%)	48.4	462^nd of 943 public elementary schools	51.0%		37.4	540^th of 933 public elementary schools	42.1%	78	47.5	32.1	52.3	43.1	39.0	30.4	39.1	35.6	42.2	$16,882
Altitude Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	27300 East Southshore Drive	Aurora	80016	Arapahoe County	Cherry Creek School District No. 5	No	No	No	No	(720) 886-4300	735	42	17.4	6.8%	426 (58.0%)	65 (8.8%)	123 (16.7%)	59 (8.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.4%)	59 (8.0%)	92.5	51^st of 943 public elementary schools	94.6%		95	28^th of 933 public elementary schools	97.0%	23	64.3	75.9	72.4	71.0	70.1	72.7	66.7	69.9	68.4	$13,320
Buffalo Trail Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	24300 East Progress Drive	Aurora	80016	Arapahoe County	Cherry Creek School District No. 5	No	No	No	No	(720) 886-4000	597	36	16.7	26.1%	271 (45.4%)	73 (12.2%)	125 (20.9%)	46 (7.7%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	80 (13.4%)	40.4	522^nd of 943 public elementary schools	44.6%		47.7	457^th of 933 public elementary schools	51.0%	65	36.1	37.9	46.7	40.6	40.3	32.9	30.0	34.0	27.6	$14,849
Antelope Ridge Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	5455 South Tempe Street	Aurora	80015	Arapahoe County	Cherry Creek School District No. 5	No	No	No	No	(720) 886-3300	566	36	15.5	29.0%	313 (55.3%)	43 (7.6%)	128 (22.6%)	41 (7.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	40 (7.1%)	56.6	387^th of 943 public elementary schools	59.0%		50.4	429^th of 933 public elementary schools	54.0%	42	48.5	53.1	49.4	50.2	54.3	26.2	40.4	40.6	39.1	$15,519
Woodland Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	7795 South Blackstone Parkway	Aurora	80016	Arapahoe County	Cherry Creek School District No. 5	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(720) 886-1405	426	23	18.8	10.8%	254 (59.6%)	25 (5.9%)	57 (13.4%)	44 (10.3%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	44 (10.3%)	69.7	266^th of 943 public elementary schools	71.8%					(n/a)	75.0	41.4	65.0	61.3	66.2	37.3	46.7	50.8	36.7	$13,007
Mountain Vista Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	22200 East Radcliff Parkway	Centennial	80015	Arapahoe County	Cherry Creek School District No. 5	No	No	No	No	(720) 886-2700	651	40	16.1	21.8%	332 (51.0%)	97 (14.9%)	93 (14.3%)	68 (10.4%)	6 (0.9%)	1 (0.2%)	54 (8.3%)	48.5	461^st of 943 public elementary schools	51.1%		53.3	404^th of 933 public elementary schools	56.7%	57	40.2	37.6	44.3	41.1	51.5	31.4	35.3	39.5	39.7	$15,072
Timberline Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	5500 South Killarney Street	Centennial	80015	Arapahoe County	Cherry Creek School District No. 5	No	No	No	No	(720) 886-3200	576	30	19.1	24.7%	297 (51.6%)	65 (11.3%)	111 (19.3%)	34 (5.9%)	5 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	64 (11.1%)	35.5	558^th of 943 public elementary schools	40.8%		34.4	562^nd of 933 public elementary schools	39.8%	4	27.5	41.5	36.5	35.6	35.7	37.0	26.0	32.9	25.7	$13,917

Frequently Asked Questions about Pine Ridge Elementary School

How many students attend Pine Ridge Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 757 students attended Pine Ridge Elementary School.

What district is Pine Ridge Elementary School in?

Cherry Creek School District No. 5

What schools do graduates of Pine Ridge Elementary School attend?

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

Middle : Fox Ridge Middle School
High : Cherokee Trail High School

Is Pine Ridge Elementary School a good school?

Pine Ridge Elementary School ranks 306^th of 943 Colorado elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Pine Ridge Elementary School?

Students at Pine Ridge Elementary School are 55% White, 18% Hispanic, 10% Asian, 9% Two or more races, 7% African American.

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