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Pine Ridge Elementary School

6525 S. Wheatlands Parkway
Aurora, CO 80016
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 670 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Pine Ridge Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 51% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 670 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 44%
  • : Top 30% in CO
  • : 51% (Top 20%)
  • : 56% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Pine Ridge Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:

School Overview

Pine Ridge Elementary School's student population of 670 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
670 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
School Calendar

School Rankings

Pine Ridge Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pine Ridge Elementary School is 0.64, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CO)
#352 out of 1748 schools
(Top 30%)
51%
33%
56%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
9%
3%
Hispanic
18%
36%
Black
7%
5%
White
56%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.64
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Pine Ridge Elementary School's ranking?
Pine Ridge Elementary School is ranked #352 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Pine Ridge Elementary School often compared to?
Pine Ridge Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Coyote Hills Elementary School, Black Forest Hills Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
51% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 56% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Pine Ridge Elementary School?
670 students attend Pine Ridge Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Pine Ridge Elementary School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Asian, and 7% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pine Ridge Elementary School?
Pine Ridge Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Pine Ridge Elementary School offer ?
Pine Ridge Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Pine Ridge Elementary School part of?
Pine Ridge Elementary School is part of Cherry Creek School District No. 5 In The County Of Arapah.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 670 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 44%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 51% (Top 20%)
  • : 56% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

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