Rooney Ranch Elementary School

Summary:

Rooney Ranch Elementary School is a public elementary school in Lakewood, Colorado, serving 473 students from kindergarten to 5th grade. The school is part of the Jefferson County School District No. R-1, which is ranked 35 out of 116 school districts in the state and has a 4-star rating.

Rooney Ranch Elementary School consistently outperforms the district and state in academic metrics, with 78.4% of students proficient or better in CMAS/English Language Arts, compared to 51.8% for the district and 44.1% for the state. The school also excels in CMAS/Math and CMAS/Science, with 57.5% and 59.8% of students proficient or better, respectively. Rooney Ranch's performance is particularly noteworthy for its Gifted and Talented students, ranking 23 out of 91 Colorado elementary schools. The school's student-teacher ratio of 16.8 is slightly lower than the district average, and it has a relatively low percentage of free and reduced lunch recipients, ranging from 7.04% to 9.56% over the past three years.

Compared to nearby schools, Rooney Ranch Elementary School outperforms most, with the exception of Kyffin Elementary School, which also ranks highly. Schools like Bear Creek K-8 School, Green Gables Elementary School, and Foothills Elementary School have significantly lower academic performance, which may be linked to their higher percentages of free and reduced lunch recipients.


Detail:

Public K-5

 2200 South Coors Street
       Lakewood, CO  80228-4537


(303) 982-9620

District: Jefferson County School District No. R-1

SchoolDigger Rank:
90th of 943 Colorado Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,525 Help


Students who attend Rooney Ranch Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Dunstan Middle School
High:    Green Mountain High School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.8 Help
Number of students:  473

Racial breakdown:

White:
82.2%
Hispanic:
11.0%
Two or more races:
4.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  8.5% Help


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Compare Details Rooney Ranch Elementary School ranks better than 90.5% of elementary schools in Colorado. It also ranks 14th among 85 ranked elementary schools in the Jefferson County School District No. R-1. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 88.65. (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 Rooney Ranch Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Jefferson County School District No. R-1.  (See more...)
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Rooney Ranch Elementary School is $14,525. 65 elementary schools in the Jefferson County School District No. R-1 spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Rooney Ranch Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Rooney Ranch Elementary School 90th of 943 Colorado public elementary schools. (See Rooney Ranch Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Jefferson County School District No. R-1:

SchoolDigger ranks Jefferson County School District No. R-1 35th of 116 Colorado school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Rooney Ranch Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Rooney Ranch Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 75.82 192nd 808 76.2%
2005 76.80 182nd 823 77.9%
2006 73.25 218th 829 73.7%
2007 72.57 229th 852 73.1%
2008 70.41 248th 849 70.8%
2009 80.53 147th 872 83.1%
2010 80.82 154th 925 83.4%
2011 79.21 171st 935 81.7%
2012 78.53 177th 935 81.1%
2013 74.89 228th 954 76.1%
2014 73.13 246th 962 74.4%
2015 84.89 118th 938 87.4%
2016 69.78 250th 914 72.6%
2017 87.27 91st 929 90.2%
2018 88.37 81st 917 91.2%
2019 88.10 93rd 965 90.4%
2021 84.34 111th 710 84.4%
2022 94.49 39th 921 95.8%
2023 89.84 75th 933 92.0%
2024 88.65 90th 943 90.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Rooney Ranch Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 87.27 57th 690 91.7%
2019 86.78 65th 758 91.4%
2021 77.15 83rd 351 76.4%
2022 90.09 42nd 595 92.9%
2023 84.58 76th 642 88.2%
2024 79.67 114th 684 83.3%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Rooney Ranch Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.06 71st 84 15.5%
2019 60.10 48th 110 56.4%
2023 82.08 5th 82 93.9%
2024 71.56 23rd 91 74.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Rooney Ranch Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 78.86 126th 693 81.8%
2019 81.04 119th 764 84.4%
2021 75.35 98th 352 72.2%
2022 88.73 48th 594 91.9%
2023 84.21 80th 649 87.7%
2024 87.18 63rd 683 90.8%
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Rank History for White students at Rooney Ranch Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 75.38 112th 596 81.2%
2021 71.39 86th 288 70.1%
2022 83.89 50th 454 89.0%
2023 75.49 100th 525 81.0%
2024 71.19 124th 539 77.0%
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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 Rooney Ranch Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1995 453 3 14 22 1 n/a n/a 0 493
1996 453 3 14 22 1 n/a n/a 0 493
1997 472 4 16 24 4 n/a n/a 0 520
1998 467 3 14 19 3 n/a n/a 0 506
1999 466 3 12 26 4 n/a n/a 0 511
2000 465 3 14 28 3 n/a n/a 0 513
2001 453 4 11 29 1 n/a n/a 0 498
2002 406 7 13 32 1 n/a n/a 0 459
2003 406 7 13 32 1 n/a n/a 0 459
2004 401 7 14 30 2 n/a n/a 0 454
2005 389 7 16 36 4 n/a n/a 0 452
2006 373 7 17 39 1 n/a n/a 0 437
2007 366 6 16 25 0 n/a n/a 0 413
2008 368 5 20 31 3 n/a n/a 0 427
2009 352 5 21 27 4 n/a n/a 0 409
2010 347 6 21 35 7 n/a n/a 0 416
2011 340 2 19 44 0 0 18 0 423
2012 339 2 16 49 0 0 21 0 427
2013 386 5 15 51 0 1 19 0 477
2014 417 5 17 59 1 0 21 0 520
2015 447 3 12 52 1 0 23 0 538
2016 441 3 12 57 1 1 24 0 539
2017 480 2 15 48 1 0 29 0 575
2018 481 3 14 50 4 0 28 0 580
2019 438 0 15 45 2 0 25 0 525
2020 433 3 14 50 2 0 23 0 525
2021 393 2 14 45 2 0 25 0 481
2022 385 0 13 48 1 0 22 0 469
2023 389 0 13 52 0 0 19 0 473

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 Rooney Ranch Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1995 493 19.6 25.1 2.8
1996 493 19.6 25.1 2.8
1997 520 21.6 24.1 2.9
1998 506 22.4 22.6 2.6
1999 511 22.7 22.5 3.5
2000 513 23.8 21.6 3.5
2001 498 23.5 21.2 2.2
2002 459 26.0 17.7 7
2003 459 26.0 17.7 7
2004 454 25.3 17.9 5.1
2005 452 23.4 19.3 8
2006 437 24.9 17.6 9.4
2007 413 25.0 16.5 10.7
2008 427 26.7 16.0 12.9
2009 409 25.5 16.0 9.3
2010 416 23.0 18.0 13.7
2011 423 25.0 16.9 13
2012 427 24.5 17.4 12.4
2013 477 26.8 17.7 13.8
2014 520 28.0 18.5 13.8
2015 538 28.0 19.2 12.3
2016 539 30.0 17.9 9.3
2017 575 29.6 19.3 9.6
2018 580 28.4 20.4 7.4
2019 525 26.3 19.9 7.4
2020 525 29.4 17.8 8.6
2021 481 27.8 17.2 9.6
2022 469 27.1 17.3 7
2023 473 28.1 16.8 8.5

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 Rooney Ranch Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1995 493 19.6 25.1 2.8
1996 493 19.6 25.1 2.8
1997 520 21.6 24.1 2.9
1998 506 22.4 22.6 2.6
1999 511 22.7 22.5 3.5
2000 513 23.8 21.6 3.5
2001 498 23.5 21.2 2.2
2002 459 26.0 17.7 7
2003 459 26.0 17.7 7
2004 454 25.3 17.9 5.1
2005 452 23.4 19.3 8
2006 437 24.9 17.6 9.4
2007 413 25.0 16.5 10.7
2008 427 26.7 16.0 12.9
2009 409 25.5 16.0 9.3
2010 416 23.0 18.0 13.7
2011 423 25.0 16.9 13
2012 427 24.5 17.4 12.4
2013 477 26.8 17.7 13.8
2014 520 28.0 18.5 13.8
2015 538 28.0 19.2 12.3
2016 539 30.0 17.9 9.3
2017 575 29.6 19.3 9.6
2018 580 28.4 20.4 7.4
2019 525 26.3 19.9 7.4
2020 525 29.4 17.8 8.6
2021 481 27.8 17.2 9.6
2022 469 27.1 17.3 7
2023 473 28.1 16.8 8.5

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 Rooney Ranch Elementary School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $10,691
2020 $11,241
2021 $11,393
2022 $13,031
2023 $14,525

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Rooney Ranch Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 93rd of 965 Elementary schoolsRanks 75th of 933 Elementary schools
 1.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Rooney Ranch Elementary School)57.864.6
 6.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Jefferson County School District No. R-1)46.348.2
 1.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)41.339.9
 1.4%
3rd Grade Math (Rooney Ranch Elementary School)56.663.4
 6.8%
   3rd Grade Math (Jefferson County School District No. R-1)45.748.1
 2.4%
   3rd Grade Math (Colorado)4140.4
 0.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Rooney Ranch Elementary School)73.377.2
 3.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Jefferson County School District No. R-1)5653.5
 2.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)4843.8
 4.2%
4th Grade Math (Rooney Ranch Elementary School)58.163.3
 5.2%
   4th Grade Math (Jefferson County School District No. R-1)38.539.9
 1.4%
   4th Grade Math (Colorado)33.632.7
 0.9%
5th Grade Science (Rooney Ranch Elementary School)69.157.1
 12%
   5th Grade Science (Jefferson County School District No. R-1)41.641.6
   5th Grade Science (Colorado)35.933.9
 2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Rooney Ranch Elementary School)69.571.4
 1.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Jefferson County School District No. R-1)53.655.6
 2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)48.447.8
 0.6%
5th Grade Math (Rooney Ranch Elementary School)6057.7
 2.3%
   5th Grade Math (Jefferson County School District No. R-1)39.441.7
 2.3%
   5th Grade Math (Colorado)35.736.5
 0.8%
All Grades English Language Arts (Rooney Ranch Elementary School)6771
 4%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Jefferson County School District No. R-1)51.750.8
 0.9%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Colorado)45.843.7
 2.1%
All Grades Math (Rooney Ranch Elementary School)58.361.6
 3.3%
   All Grades Math (Jefferson County School District No. R-1)39.838.7
 1.1%
   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 Students525473
 9.9%
African American00
American Indian20
 100%
Asian1513
 13.3%
Hispanic4552
 15.6%
Pacific Islander00
White438389
 11.2%
Two or More Races2519
 24%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients7.4%8.5%
 1%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Rooney Ranch Elementary School

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

Middle : Dunstan Middle School
High : Green Mountain High School

Students at Rooney Ranch Elementary School are 82% White, 11% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 3% Asian.

Yes. Rooney Ranch Elementary School ranks in the top 9.5% of Colorado elementary schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 473 students attended Rooney Ranch Elementary School.


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