Ridgeview Elementary School

Summary:

Ridgeview Elementary School is a public elementary school in Colorado Springs, Colorado, serving 588 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the El Paso County Colorado School District 49, which is ranked 44 out of 116 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating.

Ridgeview Elementary consistently outperforms the district and state averages in academic assessments, with its 5th-grade science proficiency rate at 51.2% compared to 38% for the district and 37.9% for the state. The school also excels in supporting its Hispanic and low-socioeconomic status (SES) student populations, with these subgroups ranking in the top 20% and top 25% of Colorado elementary schools, respectively. Ridgeview's diverse student body is 48.47% White, 28.23% Hispanic, and 12.07% two or more races, reflecting the changing demographics of the local community.

When compared to nearby schools, Ridgeview stands out for its strong academic performance, effective strategies for supporting diverse student populations, and commitment to equity. For example, Pioneer Technology and Arts Academy has a higher percentage of White students, while Stetson Elementary School has a more balanced racial makeup. The free/reduced lunch rates among the nearby schools also vary, from 18.65% at Pioneer Technology and Arts Academy to 48.28% at Odyssey Elementary School, highlighting the socioeconomic diversity within the local community.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 6753 Shimmering Creek Place
       Colorado Springs, CO  80922


(719) 494-8700

District: El Paso County Colorado School District 49

SchoolDigger Rank:
320th of 943 Colorado Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,607 Help


Students who attend Ridgeview Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Skyview Middle School
High:    Vista Ridge High School

Student/teacher ratio:  17.8 Help
Number of students:  588

Racial breakdown:

White:
48.5%
Hispanic:
28.2%
Two or more races:
12.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  33.2% Help


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Compare Details Ridgeview Elementary School ranks better than 66.1% of elementary schools in Colorado. It also ranks 3rd among 16 ranked elementary schools in the El Paso County Colorado School District 49. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 64.42. (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 Ridgeview Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the El Paso County Colorado School District 49.  (See more...)
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Ridgeview Elementary School is $12,607. 12 elementary schools in the El Paso County Colorado School District 49 spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Ridgeview Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Ridgeview Elementary School 320th of 943 Colorado public elementary schools. (See Ridgeview Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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El Paso County Colorado School District 49:

SchoolDigger ranks El Paso County Colorado School District 49 44th of 116 Colorado school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Ridgeview Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Ridgeview Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 58.22 365th 808 54.8%
2005 65.95 303rd 823 63.2%
2006 53.35 427th 829 48.5%
2007 53.47 446th 852 47.7%
2008 52.65 449th 849 47.1%
2009 59.02 388th 872 55.5%
2010 64.53 354th 925 61.7%
2011 64.95 348th 935 62.8%
2012 67.29 324th 935 65.3%
2013 65.95 328th 954 65.6%
2014 49.25 507th 962 47.3%
2015 48.80 435th 938 53.6%
2016 51.58 405th 914 55.7%
2017 38.84 530th 929 42.9%
2018 52.14 400th 917 56.4%
2019 70.23 255th 965 73.6%
2021 63.61 277th 710 61.0%
2022 69.58 258th 921 72.0%
2023 63.08 319th 933 65.8%
2024 64.42 320th 943 66.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Ridgeview Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.83 84th 308 72.7%
2019 69.77 59th 332 82.2%
2023 75.36 47th 265 82.3%
2024 67.45 82nd 365 77.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Ridgeview Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.91 363rd 690 47.4%
2019 62.17 252nd 758 66.8%
2022 63.96 201st 595 66.2%
2023 58.89 242nd 642 62.3%
2024 59.78 255th 684 62.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Ridgeview Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.81 361st 693 47.9%
2019 65.25 225th 764 70.5%
2022 56.31 246th 594 58.6%
2023 48.15 331st 649 49.0%
2024 51.41 320th 683 53.1%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Ridgeview Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 68.24 38th 172 77.9%
2019 77.60 35th 270 87.0%
2022 81.37 9th 153 94.1%
2023 72.38 36th 197 81.7%
2024 83.35 20th 242 91.7%
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Rank History for White students at Ridgeview Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.44 242nd 337 28.2%
2019 53.82 261st 596 56.2%
2022 49.87 237th 454 47.8%
2023 52.01 247th 525 53.0%
2024 51.67 263rd 539 51.2%
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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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Data source: Colorado Department of Education

Review counts

All ratings (Avg rating: 4.7)
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Reviews:
by a parent
Sunday, May 1, 2016

Open Quote The administrative staff is very supportive. The teaching staff are very focused on seeing student growth in all areas. Many staff members go above and beyond by leading after school activities that our students can participate in. Close Quote


by a teacher
Sunday, September 9, 2012

Open Quote I have worked at RVES for the past 4 years. I love the school and will absolutely be sending my students to Ridgeview when they are school-aged. The administration changed two years ago and the school has grown for the good! The teachers and support staff strive to help all students excel! Close Quote



Enrollment information for Ridgeview Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2002 434 29 37 84 5 n/a n/a 0 589
2003 434 29 37 84 5 n/a n/a 0 589
2004 553 63 48 132 13 n/a n/a 0 809
2005 628 71 55 157 18 n/a n/a 0 929
2006 663 90 66 175 18 n/a n/a 0 1012
2007 511 74 43 113 7 n/a n/a 0 748
2008 464 76 38 115 7 n/a n/a 0 700
2009 488 59 44 135 9 n/a n/a 0 735
2010 482 50 38 141 7 n/a n/a 0 718
2011 448 34 27 147 5 1 22 0 684
2012 424 35 29 166 3 2 42 0 701
2013 409 33 27 160 3 1 59 0 692
2014 418 39 31 163 5 2 62 0 720
2015 563 43 37 186 7 4 76 0 916
2016 556 36 28 172 5 6 70 0 873
2017 570 46 31 200 6 5 98 0 956
2018 592 45 27 190 4 4 87 0 949
2019 511 43 31 192 5 8 81 0 871
2020 388 40 22 157 3 4 70 0 684
2021 335 30 22 158 2 4 72 0 623
2022 296 27 29 148 2 4 66 0 572
2023 285 38 23 166 1 4 71 0 588

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 Ridgeview Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 589 30.8 19.1 12.4
2003 589 30.8 19.1 12.4
2004 809 38.4 21.1 17.4
2005 929 44.7 20.8 15.1
2006 1012 47.9 21.1 15.3
2007 748 36.5 20.5 10.7
2008 700 36.8 19.0 13.4
2009 735 43.4 16.9 15.1
2010 718 41.3 17.3 23.1
2011 684 40.2 17.0 23.7
2012 701 38.9 18.0 21.3
2013 692 36.5 18.9 23
2014 720 36.4 19.7 22.9
2015 916 41.0 22.3 20.2
2016 873 42.0 20.7 22.5
2017 956 43.6 21.9 20.7
2018 949 43.3 21.8 19.6
2019 871 43.8 19.8 20
2020 684 40.5 16.8 24.6
2021 623 36.8 16.9 21.8
2022 572 36.4 15.6 19.1
2023 588 33.0 17.8 33.2

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 Ridgeview Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 589 30.8 19.1 12.4
2003 589 30.8 19.1 12.4
2004 809 38.4 21.1 17.4
2005 929 44.7 20.8 15.1
2006 1012 47.9 21.1 15.3
2007 748 36.5 20.5 10.7
2008 700 36.8 19.0 13.4
2009 735 43.4 16.9 15.1
2010 718 41.3 17.3 23.1
2011 684 40.2 17.0 23.7
2012 701 38.9 18.0 21.3
2013 692 36.5 18.9 23
2014 720 36.4 19.7 22.9
2015 916 41.0 22.3 20.2
2016 873 42.0 20.7 22.5
2017 956 43.6 21.9 20.7
2018 949 43.3 21.8 19.6
2019 871 43.8 19.8 20
2020 684 40.5 16.8 24.6
2021 623 36.8 16.9 21.8
2022 572 36.4 15.6 19.1
2023 588 33.0 17.8 33.2

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 Ridgeview Elementary School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $9,144
2020 $10,052
2021 $10,434
2022 $12,065
2023 $12,607

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Ridgeview 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 255th of 965 Elementary schoolsRanks 319th of 933 Elementary schools
 7.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Ridgeview Elementary School)55.236.8
 18.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (El Paso County Colorado School District 49)42.738.4
 4.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)41.339.9
 1.4%
3rd Grade Math (Ridgeview Elementary School)54.246.7
 7.5%
   3rd Grade Math (El Paso County Colorado School District 49)41.341.3
   3rd Grade Math (Colorado)4140.4
 0.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Ridgeview Elementary School)57.145.9
 11.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (El Paso County Colorado School District 49)48.543.9
 4.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)4843.8
 4.2%
4th Grade Math (Ridgeview Elementary School)4239.3
 2.7%
   4th Grade Math (El Paso County Colorado School District 49)33.832.7
 1.1%
   4th Grade Math (Colorado)33.632.7
 0.9%
5th Grade Science (Ridgeview Elementary School)35.244.9
 9.7%
   5th Grade Science (El Paso County Colorado School District 49)39.332.2
 7.1%
   5th Grade Science (Colorado)35.933.9
 2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Ridgeview Elementary School)61.959.5
 2.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (El Paso County Colorado School District 49)53.849
 4.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)48.447.8
 0.6%
5th Grade Math (Ridgeview Elementary School)50.954.4
 3.5%
   5th Grade Math (El Paso County Colorado School District 49)35.433
 2.4%
   5th Grade Math (Colorado)35.736.5
 0.8%
All Grades English Language Arts (Ridgeview Elementary School)58.147.5
 10.6%
   All Grades English Language Arts (El Paso County Colorado School District 49)49.444.5
 4.9%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Colorado)45.843.7
 2.1%
All Grades Math (Ridgeview Elementary School)48.946.6
 2.3%
   All Grades Math (El Paso County Colorado School District 49)33.329.5
 3.8%
   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 Students871588
 32.5%
African American4338
 11.6%
American Indian51
 80%
Asian3123
 25.8%
Hispanic192166
 13.5%
Pacific Islander84
 50%
White511285
 44.2%
Two or More Races8171
 12.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients20%33.2%
 13.2%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 588 students attended Ridgeview Elementary School.

Ridgeview Elementary School ranks 320th of 943 Colorado elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Ridgeview Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Skyview Middle School
High : Vista Ridge High School

Students at Ridgeview Elementary School are 48% White, 28% Hispanic, 12% Two or more races, 6% African American, 4% Asian.


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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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