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Ridgway Elementary School

Summary:

Ridgway Elementary School is a public elementary school in Ridgway, Colorado, serving 151 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Ridgway School District No. R-2, which is ranked 7th out of 116 districts in Colorado and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Ridgway Elementary School consistently outperforms the state average in CMAS assessments, with 82.4% of 5th-grade students proficient or better in CMAS Science, compared to the state average of 37.9%. The school also has higher proficiency rates than the state in CMAS English Language Arts and Math for all grades. However, the student population is predominantly white, with limited racial diversity, and the school has a relatively low percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting a higher socioeconomic status among the student population. Ridgway Elementary School's student-teacher ratio of 11.7 is lower than the nearby Telluride Intermediate School, which had a ratio of 12.5 in the same year.

While Ridgway Elementary School's academic performance is impressive, the lack of racial diversity within the student population may be an area for the school to consider addressing in the future. The school's strong performance and favorable student-teacher ratio compare favorably to nearby schools like Telluride Elementary School and Ouray Elementary School, which are part of the Telluride School District No. R-1 and Ouray School District No. R-1, respectively.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 1115 West Clinton Street
       Ridgway, CO  81432-8712

(970) 626-5468

District: Ridgway School District No. R-2

SchoolDigger Rank:
261st of 943 Colorado Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $17,237 Help


Students who attend Ridgway Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Ridgway Middle School
High:    Ridgway High School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.8 Help
Number of students:  149

Racial breakdown:

White:
86.6%
Hispanic:
10.1%
Two or more races:
2.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  26.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Ridgway Elementary School ranks better than 72.3% of elementary schools in Colorado. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 70.17. (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 Racial makeup is: White (86.6%), Hispanic (10.1%), two or more races (2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 26.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Ridgway Elementary School is 12.8. (See more...)
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Compare Ridgway Elementary School employs 11.5 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Ridgway Elementary School is $17,237.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Ridgway Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Ridgway School District No. R-2:

SchoolDigger ranks Ridgway School District No. R-2 7th of 116 Colorado school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Ridgway Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 69.35 256th 808 68.3%
2005 80.12 134th 823 83.7%
2006 72.05 236th 829 71.5%
2007 79.91 136th 852 84.0%
2008 82.02 123rd 849 85.5%
2009 73.30 228th 872 73.9%
2010 85.74 97th 925 89.5%
2011 75.13 220th 935 76.5%
2012 69.85 290th 935 69.0%
2013 57.32 434th 954 54.5%
2014 68.89 278th 962 71.1%
2015 73.31 215th 938 77.1%
2016 80.20 144th 914 84.2%
2017 65.64 281st 929 69.8%
2018 68.41 253rd 917 72.4%
2019 66.19 303rd 965 68.6%
2021 88.28 73rd 710 89.7%
2022 77.38 190th 921 79.4%
2023 72.69 228th 933 75.6%
2024 70.17 261st 943 72.3%
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Data source: test scores: Colorado Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Ridgway Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 117 0 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 121
1989 123 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 123
1990 91 0 0 7 0 n/a n/a 0 98
1991 99 0 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 102
1992 98 0 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 102
1993 99 0 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 104
1994 124 0 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 128
1995 132 0 1 4 0 n/a n/a 0 137
1996 132 0 1 4 0 n/a n/a 0 137
1997 138 0 2 8 0 n/a n/a 0 148
1998 134 0 4 11 0 n/a n/a 0 149
1999 128 0 4 11 0 n/a n/a 0 143
2000 138 0 3 9 1 n/a n/a 0 151
2001 144 0 2 6 0 n/a n/a 0 152
2002 155 0 2 15 0 n/a n/a 0 172
2003 155 0 2 15 0 n/a n/a 0 172
2004 136 0 4 12 0 n/a n/a 0 152
2005 138 0 1 14 0 n/a n/a 0 153
2006 142 0 2 13 2 n/a n/a 0 159
2007 142 2 3 10 1 n/a n/a 0 158
2008 153 2 4 8 1 n/a n/a 0 168
2009 163 0 5 15 6 n/a n/a 0 189
2010 158 3 3 13 1 n/a n/a 0 178
2011 139 0 1 17 2 1 7 0 167
2012 158 0 0 14 0 1 7 0 180
2013 128 0 1 17 0 1 6 0 153
2014 123 0 1 19 0 0 6 0 149
2015 130 0 3 19 0 0 5 0 157
2016 144 0 3 17 0 0 6 0 170
2017 131 0 1 13 1 0 7 0 153
2018 151 0 0 12 1 0 10 0 174
2019 148 0 1 13 0 0 10 0 172
2020 151 0 1 16 0 0 5 0 173
2021 133 0 1 16 0 0 4 0 154
2022 137 0 1 14 0 0 3 0 155
2023 134 0 1 13 0 0 3 0 151
2024 129 0 2 15 0 0 3 0 149

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 Ridgway Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 121 8.5 14.2 n/a
1989 123 11.6 10.6 6.5
1990 98 9.7 10.1 15.3
1991 102 9.1 11.2 8.8
1992 102 7.6 13.4 7.8
1993 104 8.2 12.7 11.5
1994 128 8.4 15.2 12.5
1995 137 10.0 13.7 7.3
1996 137 10.0 13.7 7.3
1997 148 10.0 14.8 5.4
1998 149 10.0 14.9 6
1999 143 6.0 23.8 4.9
2000 151 6.0 25.2 18.5
2001 152 9.5 16.0 17.1
2002 172 0.3 573.3 19.8
2003 172 0.3 573.3 19.8
2004 152 11.1 13.7 19.1
2005 153 10.5 14.6 19
2006 159 11.2 14.2 22
2007 158 11.4 13.9 17.1
2008 168 16.4 10.2 20.8
2009 189 17.9 10.6 26.5
2010 178 14.3 12.4 33.1
2011 167 14.0 11.9 41.9
2012 180 14.2 12.6 39.4
2013 153 12.5 12.2 39.2
2014 149 14.8 10.0 36.9
2015 157 15.0 10.4 32.5
2016 170 13.0 13.0 25.9
2017 153 12.5 12.1 31.4
2018 174 13.7 12.6 24.7
2019 172 12.6 13.5 19.2
2020 173 14.5 11.9 20.8
2021 154 13.8 11.1 20.1
2022 155 13.5 11.4 14.2
2023 151 12.8 11.7 15.2
2024 149 11.5 12.8 26.2

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 Ridgway Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 121 8.5 14.2 n/a
1989 123 11.6 10.6 6.5
1990 98 9.7 10.1 15.3
1991 102 9.1 11.2 8.8
1992 102 7.6 13.4 7.8
1993 104 8.2 12.7 11.5
1994 128 8.4 15.2 12.5
1995 137 10.0 13.7 7.3
1996 137 10.0 13.7 7.3
1997 148 10.0 14.8 5.4
1998 149 10.0 14.9 6
1999 143 6.0 23.8 4.9
2000 151 6.0 25.2 18.5
2001 152 9.5 16.0 17.1
2002 172 0.3 573.3 19.8
2003 172 0.3 573.3 19.8
2004 152 11.1 13.7 19.1
2005 153 10.5 14.6 19
2006 159 11.2 14.2 22
2007 158 11.4 13.9 17.1
2008 168 16.4 10.2 20.8
2009 189 17.9 10.6 26.5
2010 178 14.3 12.4 33.1
2011 167 14.0 11.9 41.9
2012 180 14.2 12.6 39.4
2013 153 12.5 12.2 39.2
2014 149 14.8 10.0 36.9
2015 157 15.0 10.4 32.5
2016 170 13.0 13.0 25.9
2017 153 12.5 12.1 31.4
2018 174 13.7 12.6 24.7
2019 172 12.6 13.5 19.2
2020 173 14.5 11.9 20.8
2021 154 13.8 11.1 20.1
2022 155 13.5 11.4 14.2
2023 151 12.8 11.7 15.2
2024 149 11.5 12.8 26.2

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 Ridgway Elementary School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $13,524
2020 $13,047
2021 $15,036
2022 $16,876
2023 $17,237

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Ridgway 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 303rd of 965 Elementary schoolsRanks 228th of 933 Elementary schools
 7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Ridgway Elementary School)78.968.2
 10.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Ridgway School District No. R-2)78.968.2
 10.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)41.339.9
 1.4%
3rd Grade Math (Ridgway Elementary School)94.773.9
 20.8%
   3rd Grade Math (Ridgway School District No. R-2)94.773.9
 20.8%
   3rd Grade Math (Colorado)4140.4
 0.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Ridgway Elementary School)51.950
 1.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Ridgway School District No. R-2)51.950
 1.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)4843.8
 4.2%
4th Grade Math (Ridgway Elementary School)55.633.3
 22.3%
   4th Grade Math (Ridgway School District No. R-2)55.633.3
 22.3%
   4th Grade Math (Colorado)33.632.7
 0.9%
5th Grade Science (Ridgway Elementary School)47.863
 15.2%
   5th Grade Science (Ridgway School District No. R-2)47.863
 15.2%
   5th Grade Science (Colorado)35.933.9
 2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Ridgway Elementary School)43.551.9
 8.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Ridgway School District No. R-2)43.551.9
 8.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)48.447.8
 0.6%
5th Grade Math (Ridgway Elementary School)17.440.7
 23.3%
   5th Grade Math (Ridgway School District No. R-2)17.440.7
 23.3%
   5th Grade Math (Colorado)35.736.5
 0.8%
All Grades English Language Arts (Ridgway Elementary School)56.556.5
   All Grades English Language Arts (Ridgway School District No. R-2)57.159.2
 2.1%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Colorado)45.843.7
 2.1%
All Grades Math (Ridgway Elementary School)53.649.3
 4.3%
   All Grades Math (Ridgway School District No. R-2)49.354.2
 4.9%
   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 Students172151
 12.2%
African American00
American Indian00
Asian11
Hispanic1313
Pacific Islander00
White148134
 9.5%
Two or More Races103
 70%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients19.2%15.2%
 4%

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In the 2023-24 school year, 149 students attended Ridgway Elementary School.

Ridgway Elementary School ranks 261st of 943 Colorado elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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

Middle : Ridgway Middle School
High : Ridgway High School

Students at Ridgway Elementary School are 87% White, 10% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races, 1% Asian.


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