Saddle Ranch Elementary School

Summary:

Saddle Ranch Elementary School is a public elementary school in Highlands Ranch, Colorado, serving 353 students in grades PK-6. It is part of the highly-rated Douglas County School District No. Re 1, which is ranked 5 out of 116 districts in Colorado and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Saddle Ranch Elementary consistently performs above the district and state averages in CMAS assessments for English Language Arts and Math across all grade levels. In the 2023-2024 school year, 69.2% of students were proficient or better in ELA, compared to 62.3% for the district and 44.1% for the state. In Math, 65.9% of students were proficient or better, compared to 52.3% for the district and 34.2% for the state. The school has maintained a strong statewide ranking, placing in the top 15% of Colorado elementary schools in recent years, and earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Saddle Ranch Elementary has a relatively low chronic absenteeism rate of 11.2% and a low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 5.1% to 6.16% in recent years. While the school's academic performance is generally higher than nearby schools in the Douglas County School District, Northridge Elementary and Stone Mountain Elementary also demonstrate strong academic results. Saddle Ranch Elementary's consistent high performance and focus on academic excellence make it a standout institution in the Highlands Ranch community.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 805 West English Sparrow Trail
       Highlands Ranch, CO  80129-6239


(303) 387-6400

District: Douglas County School District No. Re 1

SchoolDigger Rank:
65th of 943 Colorado Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,151 Help


Students who attend Saddle Ranch Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Ranch View Middle School
High:    Thunderridge High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.7 Help
Number of students:  353

Racial breakdown:

White:
79.6%
Hispanic:
9.3%
Asian:
5.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  5.1% Help


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Compare Details Saddle Ranch Elementary School ranks better than 93.1% of elementary schools in Colorado. It also ranks 12th among 58 ranked elementary schools in the Douglas County School District No. Re 1. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 91.3. (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 Saddle Ranch Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Douglas County School District No. Re 1.  (See more...)
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Saddle Ranch Elementary School is $16,151, which is the 14th highest among 58 elementary schools in the Douglas County School District No. Re 1.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Saddle Ranch Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Saddle Ranch Elementary School 65th of 943 Colorado public elementary schools. (See Saddle Ranch Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Douglas County School District No. Re 1:

SchoolDigger ranks Douglas County School District No. Re 1 5th of 116 Colorado school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Saddle Ranch Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Saddle Ranch Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 86.21 80th 808 90.1%
2005 86.28 75th 823 90.9%
2006 86.21 77th 829 90.7%
2007 84.56 93rd 852 89.1%
2008 81.43 130th 849 84.7%
2009 85.03 97th 872 88.9%
2010 86.49 87th 925 90.6%
2011 86.73 93rd 935 90.1%
2012 88.60 80th 935 91.4%
2013 90.75 48th 954 95.0%
2014 87.09 86th 962 91.1%
2015 82.96 134th 938 85.7%
2016 73.71 214th 914 76.6%
2017 74.38 218th 929 76.5%
2018 69.71 239th 917 73.9%
2019 78.07 182nd 965 81.1%
2021 91.74 53rd 710 92.5%
2022 89.46 76th 921 91.7%
2023 85.66 111th 933 88.1%
2024 91.30 65th 943 93.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Saddle Ranch Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 65.86 205th 690 70.3%
2019 83.09 93rd 758 87.7%
2021 76.81 86th 351 75.5%
2022 83.01 80th 595 86.6%
2023 75.87 136th 642 78.8%
2024 88.65 49th 684 92.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Saddle Ranch Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.85 326th 693 53.0%
2019 61.45 256th 764 66.5%
2021 88.96 42nd 352 88.1%
2022 83.11 79th 594 86.7%
2023 83.43 87th 649 86.6%
2024 83.34 91st 683 86.7%
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Rank History for White students at Saddle Ranch Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 55.48 247th 596 58.6%
2021 74.12 72nd 288 75.0%
2022 81.16 61st 454 86.6%
2023 75.93 96th 525 81.7%
2024 78.04 87th 539 83.9%
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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 Saddle Ranch Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2000 427 9 14 26 2 n/a n/a 0 478
2001 566 11 18 30 2 n/a n/a 0 627
2002 605 15 27 33 2 n/a n/a 0 682
2003 605 15 27 33 2 n/a n/a 0 682
2004 698 11 28 39 4 n/a n/a 0 780
2005 732 9 26 27 5 n/a n/a 0 799
2006 724 7 35 41 6 n/a n/a 0 813
2007 740 5 43 41 5 n/a n/a 0 834
2008 527 6 33 32 5 n/a n/a 0 603
2009 524 4 38 38 7 n/a n/a 0 611
2010 529 4 43 32 3 n/a n/a 0 611
2011 502 6 29 56 1 0 17 0 611
2012 469 7 26 54 2 0 19 0 577
2013 488 5 21 50 1 0 29 0 594
2014 480 9 18 39 3 0 32 0 581
2015 484 5 22 57 3 0 28 0 599
2016 457 0 17 45 3 0 28 0 550
2017 425 0 13 46 7 0 25 0 516
2018 401 5 11 52 0 0 25 0 494
2019 375 3 12 52 1 0 23 0 466
2020 350 4 13 45 1 0 21 0 434
2021 297 4 7 41 1 0 20 0 370
2022 277 2 9 34 0 0 19 0 341
2023 281 1 21 33 0 0 17 0 353

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 Saddle Ranch Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2000 478 25.5 18.7 1.9
2001 627 36.8 17.0 2.4
2002 682 38.0 17.9 2.3
2003 682 38.0 17.9 2.3
2004 780 37.6 20.7 1.9
2005 799 41.8 19.1 1.4
2006 813 39.4 20.6 2.7
2007 834 41.2 20.2 1
2008 603 34.0 17.7 1.2
2009 611 34.1 17.9 1.5
2010 611 32.0 19.0 1.8
2011 611 29.6 20.6 2.3
2012 577 29.8 19.3 2.8
2013 594 29.1 20.3 3
2014 581 28.7 20.2 3.6
2015 599 31.0 19.3 2.8
2016 550 29.0 18.9 3.3
2017 516 26.9 19.1 3.7
2018 494 26.4 18.7 4.7
2019 466 27.4 17.0 4.9
2020 434 26.4 16.4 4.4
2021 370 23.6 15.6 5.9
2022 341 21.4 15.9 6.2
2023 353 22.4 15.7 5.1

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 Saddle Ranch Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2000 478 25.5 18.7 1.9
2001 627 36.8 17.0 2.4
2002 682 38.0 17.9 2.3
2003 682 38.0 17.9 2.3
2004 780 37.6 20.7 1.9
2005 799 41.8 19.1 1.4
2006 813 39.4 20.6 2.7
2007 834 41.2 20.2 1
2008 603 34.0 17.7 1.2
2009 611 34.1 17.9 1.5
2010 611 32.0 19.0 1.8
2011 611 29.6 20.6 2.3
2012 577 29.8 19.3 2.8
2013 594 29.1 20.3 3
2014 581 28.7 20.2 3.6
2015 599 31.0 19.3 2.8
2016 550 29.0 18.9 3.3
2017 516 26.9 19.1 3.7
2018 494 26.4 18.7 4.7
2019 466 27.4 17.0 4.9
2020 434 26.4 16.4 4.4
2021 370 23.6 15.6 5.9
2022 341 21.4 15.9 6.2
2023 353 22.4 15.7 5.1

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Saddle Ranch Elementary School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $11,825
2020 $12,768
2021 $13,217
2022 $15,293
2023 $16,151

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Saddle Ranch Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 182nd of 965 Elementary schoolsRanks 111th of 933 Elementary schools
 7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Saddle Ranch Elementary School)35.658.1
 22.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Douglas County School District No. Re 1)5258
 6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)41.339.9
 1.4%
3rd Grade Math (Saddle Ranch Elementary School)47.545.5
 2%
   3rd Grade Math (Douglas County School District No. Re 1)52.659.4
 6.8%
   3rd Grade Math (Colorado)4140.4
 0.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Saddle Ranch Elementary School)57.175
 17.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Douglas County School District No. Re 1)5959.2
 0.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)4843.8
 4.2%
4th Grade Math (Saddle Ranch Elementary School)57.173.6
 16.5%
   4th Grade Math (Douglas County School District No. Re 1)44.748.8
 4.1%
   4th Grade Math (Colorado)33.632.7
 0.9%
5th Grade Science (Saddle Ranch Elementary School)46.649
 2.4%
   5th Grade Science (Douglas County School District No. Re 1)47.750.7
 3%
   5th Grade Science (Colorado)35.933.9
 2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Saddle Ranch Elementary School)77.265.3
 11.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Douglas County School District No. Re 1)59.164.5
 5.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)48.447.8
 0.6%
5th Grade Math (Saddle Ranch Elementary School)62.174
 11.9%
   5th Grade Math (Douglas County School District No. Re 1)44.852.4
 7.6%
   5th Grade Math (Colorado)35.736.5
 0.8%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Saddle Ranch Elementary School)76.767.4
 9.3%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Douglas County School District No. Re 1)60.365.1
 4.8%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)43.643.4
 0.2%
6th Grade Math (Saddle Ranch Elementary School)5955.8
 3.2%
   6th Grade Math (Douglas County School District No. Re 1)45.147.7
 2.6%
   6th Grade Math (Colorado)29.528.2
 1.3%
All Grades English Language Arts (Saddle Ranch Elementary School)61.466.8
 5.4%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Douglas County School District No. Re 1)56.761.6
 4.9%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Colorado)45.843.7
 2.1%
All Grades Math (Saddle Ranch Elementary School)56.563.2
 6.7%
   All Grades Math (Douglas County School District No. Re 1)46.550.7
 4.2%
   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 Students466353
 24.2%
African American31
 66.7%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian1221
 75%
Hispanic5233
 36.5%
Pacific Islander00
White375281
 25.1%
Two or More Races2317
 26.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients4.9%5.1%
 0.2%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Saddle Ranch Elementary School

In the 2022-23 school year, 353 students attended Saddle Ranch Elementary School.

Students at Saddle Ranch Elementary School are 80% White, 9% Hispanic, 6% Asian, 5% Two or more races.

Students who attend Saddle Ranch Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Ranch View Middle School
High : Thunderridge High School

Yes. Saddle Ranch Elementary School ranks in the top 6.9% of Colorado elementary schools.


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