Enrollment
465
Colorado · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Westminster, CO
Arapahoe Ridge Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Arapahoe Ridge Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 080690001619
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 6
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Arapahoe Ridge Elementary School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Colorado schools.
- #12 of 17
- schools in Westminster · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.9:1
- large classes for Colorado
- 42.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Arapahoe Ridge Elementary School has class sizes larger than 71% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Arapahoe Ridge Elementary School ranks #12 of 17 schools in Westminster, CO.
School address
District: Adams 12 Five Star Schools · Colorado
NCES ID 080690001619 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.9:1
vs 16.6:1 Colorado avg
+8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
42.8%
vs 38.5% Colorado avg
+11% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Arapahoe Ridge Elementary School compares with Colorado and U.S. medians
What stands out at Arapahoe Ridge Elementary School
Arapahoe Ridge Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Westminster, Colorado, enrolling 465 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.9:1 puts it in the larger third of Colorado schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 42.8% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 465 puts it in the larger third of Colorado schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,922 scored Colorado schools.
Among 290 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Colorado schools statewide, it ranks #216, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (52%) and White (38%) (diversity index 58/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 37.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Adams 12 Five Star Schools also operates Legacy High School (2,052 students) and Horizon High School (1,966 students) alongside Arapahoe Ridge Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Arapahoe Ridge Elementary School compares
Arapahoe Ridge Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Colorado and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.9:1 | ▲ 8% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.8% | ▲ 11% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 465 | top 34% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.9:1
Leaner classes than 25% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
465
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
42.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% above the Colorado average of 38.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.9:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 71% in Colorado - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
37.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,222
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $16,273
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 52.0%
White 37.8%
Asian 4.3%
Two or More 4.3%
African American 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 52.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.3, Arapahoe Ridge Elementary School is more mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Adams 12 Five Star Schools, which includes Arapahoe Ridge Elementary School.
$13,222
Per student
-19%
vs Colorado
Avg $16,273
-20%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 45.4%
State 44.8%
Federal 9.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Arapahoe Ridge Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Legacy High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Horizon High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northglenn High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mountain Range High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Stargate Charter School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Arapahoe Ridge Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,052
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,966
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,844
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 1,788
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,572
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Colorado, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~465 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Arapahoe Ridge Elementary School
How many students attend Arapahoe Ridge Elementary School?
Arapahoe Ridge Elementary School has 465 students enrolled. It is a public school in Westminster, CO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Arapahoe Ridge Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Arapahoe Ridge Elementary School is 17.9:1, which is 8% higher than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 14% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Arapahoe Ridge Elementary School?
42.8% of students at Arapahoe Ridge Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Arapahoe Ridge Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Arapahoe Ridge Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 52.0% of enrollment, in Westminster, CO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Arapahoe Ridge Elementary School?
Arapahoe Ridge Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Arapahoe Ridge Elementary School rank among schools in Westminster?
By Resource Investment Index, Arapahoe Ridge Elementary School ranks #12 of 17 schools in Westminster, CO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Westminster on the city page.
Is Arapahoe Ridge Elementary School a good school?
Arapahoe Ridge Elementary School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Colorado schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Adams 12 Five Star Schools?
Besides Arapahoe Ridge Elementary School, Adams 12 Five Star Schools also operates Legacy High School (2,052 students), Horizon High School (1,966 students), and Northglenn High School (1,844 students). See the Adams 12 Five Star Schools district page for the complete list.
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