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Governor's Ranch Elementary School

Summary:

Governor's Ranch Elementary School is a public elementary school in Littleton, Colorado, serving 344 students in grades PK-5 and part of the Jefferson County School District No. R-1.

Governor's Ranch Elementary School consistently outperforms the district and state in academic assessments, with significantly higher proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Math. The school also has a more diverse student population compared to nearby schools like Dutch Creek Elementary and Leawood Elementary. Additionally, Governor's Ranch has a relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, at 21.22%, lower than schools like Stony Creek Elementary (36.57%) and Dutch Creek Elementary (39.8%).

The school's lower student-teacher ratio of 15.9, compared to nearby schools like Leawood Elementary (19.3) and Powderhorn Elementary (15.7), may contribute to its strong academic performance. While the school has a more diverse student population, the racial makeup still skews heavily towards White students, indicating a need to further address equity and inclusion efforts.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 5354 South Field Street
       Littleton, CO  80123-7800

(303) 982-4625

District: Jefferson County School District No. R-1

SchoolDigger Rank:
180th of 943 Colorado Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,221 Help


Students who attend Governor's Ranch Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Ken Caryl Middle School
High:    Columbine High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.9 Help
Number of students:  344

Racial breakdown:

White:
73.5%
Hispanic:
14.8%
Two or more races:
4.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  21.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Governor's Ranch Elementary School ranks better than 80.9% of elementary schools in Colorado. It also ranks 24th 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 78.27. (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 Governor's Ranch Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Jefferson County School District No. R-1.  (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Governor's Ranch Elementary School is $15,221. 49 elementary schools in the Jefferson County School District No. R-1 spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Governor's Ranch Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Governor's Ranch Elementary School 180th of 943 Colorado public elementary schools. (See Governor's 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 Governor's Ranch Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Governor's Ranch Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 85.40 94th 808 88.4%
2005 75.76 198th 823 75.9%
2006 73.69 210th 829 74.7%
2007 68.38 284th 852 66.7%
2008 66.30 298th 849 64.9%
2009 67.01 301st 872 65.5%
2010 68.94 298th 925 67.8%
2011 69.79 288th 935 69.2%
2012 69.15 302nd 935 67.7%
2013 74.17 237th 954 75.2%
2014 79.32 173rd 962 82.0%
2015 84.87 119th 938 87.3%
2016 83.29 122nd 914 86.7%
2017 83.85 116th 929 87.5%
2018 85.01 117th 917 87.2%
2019 74.66 211th 965 78.1%
2021 53.84 348th 710 51.0%
2022 65.50 293rd 921 68.2%
2023 72.98 224th 933 76.0%
2024 78.27 180th 943 80.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Governor's Ranch Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 89.15 48th 690 93.0%
2019 79.32 126th 758 83.4%
2022 61.04 225th 595 62.2%
2023 72.86 158th 642 75.4%
2024 72.89 158th 684 76.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Governor's Ranch Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.17 254th 693 63.3%
2019 66.11 220th 764 71.2%
2022 50.86 287th 594 51.7%
2023 57.26 259th 649 60.1%
2024 67.54 205th 683 70.0%
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Rank History for White students at Governor's Ranch Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 82.05 47th 337 86.1%
2019 65.18 175th 596 70.6%
2023 67.19 154th 525 70.7%
2024 71.55 122nd 539 77.4%
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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

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Reviews:
by a parent
Sunday, February 26, 2023

Open Quote We have multiple kids at GRE. This school is truly a beautiful place for our kids. The culture is wonderful. They promote inclusion, investment in yourself and those around you and the staff (from the principal to the support staff) are all incredibly caring and work hard to make your kids and family feel welcome and cared for. I couldn’t ask for a better place for our kids to grow up. The families at the school, whether choiced in or from the neighborhood, are so supportive of one another and are also very welcoming. We LOVE this school! Close Quote


by a parent
Friday, October 17, 2014

Open Quote I recently visited this school, the atmosphere was welcoming, the principal was personable and approachable, the classrooms were organized and quiet. An amazing neighborhood school. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Governor's Ranch Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 330 1 8 6 1 n/a n/a 0 346
1989 490 1 17 11 0 n/a n/a 0 519
1990 518 0 17 12 0 n/a n/a 0 547
1991 583 1 16 9 0 n/a n/a 0 609
1992 583 1 17 10 0 n/a n/a 0 611
1993 583 2 20 10 2 n/a n/a 0 617
1994 582 4 22 12 2 n/a n/a 0 622
1995 590 7 16 16 1 n/a n/a 0 630
1996 590 7 16 16 1 n/a n/a 0 630
1997 608 3 12 29 0 n/a n/a 0 652
1998 587 6 19 27 0 n/a n/a 0 639
1999 490 4 20 20 0 n/a n/a 0 534
2000 494 8 20 27 0 n/a n/a 0 549
2001 494 1 15 24 2 n/a n/a 0 536
2002 450 4 12 25 5 n/a n/a 0 496
2003 450 4 12 25 5 n/a n/a 0 496
2004 440 4 10 38 4 n/a n/a 0 496
2005 444 6 8 42 4 n/a n/a 0 504
2006 448 8 16 43 4 n/a n/a 0 519
2007 422 10 18 44 5 n/a n/a 0 499
2008 398 9 21 53 4 n/a n/a 0 485
2009 400 11 23 61 4 n/a n/a 0 499
2010 399 10 25 49 5 n/a n/a 0 488
2011 345 6 19 65 7 0 16 0 458
2012 324 7 13 63 5 0 13 0 425
2013 320 4 14 60 4 0 11 0 413
2014 326 5 14 66 6 0 8 0 425
2015 326 6 14 66 5 0 9 0 426
2016 329 6 16 65 3 0 10 0 429
2017 307 8 12 61 4 0 8 0 400
2018 313 7 11 56 3 0 7 0 397
2019 300 7 14 52 3 0 10 0 386
2020 270 6 16 47 2 2 13 0 356
2021 243 4 15 29 1 2 11 0 305
2022 250 5 14 46 0 2 14 0 331
2023 253 7 13 51 1 2 17 0 344

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 Governor's Ranch Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 346 16.8 20.5 n/a
1989 519 25.0 20.7 1.2
1990 547 25.6 21.3 0.5
1991 609 28.1 21.6 0.5
1992 611 28.8 21.2 0.2
1993 617 29.9 20.6 0.3
1994 622 30.1 20.7 1.3
1995 630 30.7 20.5 0.3
1996 630 30.7 20.5 0.3
1997 652 30.0 21.7 1.1
1998 639 30.1 21.2 1.1
1999 534 26.4 20.2 0.7
2000 549 25.0 22.0 2
2001 536 27.8 19.3 1.3
2002 496 28.5 17.4 3.2
2003 496 28.5 17.4 3.2
2004 496 27.8 17.8 5.2
2005 504 27.5 18.3 7.3
2006 519 27.9 18.6 9.2
2007 499 28.2 17.7 9.8
2008 485 27.2 17.8 9.9
2009 499 28.5 17.5 8.6
2010 488 27.6 17.6 9
2011 458 27.5 16.6 8.5
2012 425 24.6 17.2 11.3
2013 413 25.2 16.3 12.3
2014 425 25.3 16.7 13.2
2015 426 24.0 17.7 13.1
2016 429 24.0 17.8 16.1
2017 400 23.2 17.2 17.3
2018 397 23.7 16.7 15.1
2019 386 22.7 17.0 16.3
2020 356 19.2 18.5 17.1
2021 305 22.1 13.7 15.1
2022 331 22.4 14.7 18.7
2023 344 21.6 15.9 21.2

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 Governor's Ranch Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 346 16.8 20.5 n/a
1989 519 25.0 20.7 1.2
1990 547 25.6 21.3 0.5
1991 609 28.1 21.6 0.5
1992 611 28.8 21.2 0.2
1993 617 29.9 20.6 0.3
1994 622 30.1 20.7 1.3
1995 630 30.7 20.5 0.3
1996 630 30.7 20.5 0.3
1997 652 30.0 21.7 1.1
1998 639 30.1 21.2 1.1
1999 534 26.4 20.2 0.7
2000 549 25.0 22.0 2
2001 536 27.8 19.3 1.3
2002 496 28.5 17.4 3.2
2003 496 28.5 17.4 3.2
2004 496 27.8 17.8 5.2
2005 504 27.5 18.3 7.3
2006 519 27.9 18.6 9.2
2007 499 28.2 17.7 9.8
2008 485 27.2 17.8 9.9
2009 499 28.5 17.5 8.6
2010 488 27.6 17.6 9
2011 458 27.5 16.6 8.5
2012 425 24.6 17.2 11.3
2013 413 25.2 16.3 12.3
2014 425 25.3 16.7 13.2
2015 426 24.0 17.7 13.1
2016 429 24.0 17.8 16.1
2017 400 23.2 17.2 17.3
2018 397 23.7 16.7 15.1
2019 386 22.7 17.0 16.3
2020 356 19.2 18.5 17.1
2021 305 22.1 13.7 15.1
2022 331 22.4 14.7 18.7
2023 344 21.6 15.9 21.2

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Governor's Ranch Elementary School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $11,372
2020 $11,563
2021 $12,488
2022 $13,650
2023 $15,221

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Governor's Ranch Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 211th of 965 Elementary schoolsRanks 224th of 933 Elementary schools
 2.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Governor's Ranch Elementary School)57.450.8
 6.6%
   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 (Governor's Ranch Elementary School)61.740.7
 21%
   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 (Governor's Ranch Elementary School)61.183.3
 22.2%
   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 (Governor's Ranch Elementary School)47.252.1
 4.9%
   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 (Governor's Ranch Elementary School)53.839.5
 14.3%
   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 (Governor's Ranch Elementary School)69.272.7
 3.5%
   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 (Governor's Ranch Elementary School)4145.5
 4.5%
   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 (Governor's Ranch Elementary School)60.667.5
 6.9%
   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 (Governor's Ranch Elementary School)4645.7
 0.3%
   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 Students386344
 10.9%
African American77
American Indian31
 66.7%
Asian1413
 7.1%
Hispanic5251
 1.9%
Pacific Islander02
White300253
 15.7%
Two or More Races1017
 70%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients16.3%21.2%
 4.9%

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Students at Governor's Ranch Elementary School are 74% White, 15% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 4% Asian, 2% African American.

Students who attend Governor's Ranch Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Ken Caryl Middle School
High : Columbine High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 344 students attended Governor's Ranch Elementary School.

Governor's Ranch Elementary School ranks 180th of 943 Colorado elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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