- Enrollment
- 2,052
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-21 students YoY
Arapahoe Ridge Elementary School held near 479 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-21 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 26.0 → 27.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-21 students YoY 080690001619 · Westminster, CO Other · SMALL · TRAD
465 enr · 17.9:1 · 42.8% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Legacy High School (2,052 students)
Arapahoe Ridge Elementary School held near 479 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-21 headcount). Teacher FTE added 26.0 → 27.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Arapahoe Ridge Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Legacy High Sc
Legacy High School
2,052 students
- Horizon High S
Horizon High School
1,966 students
- Northglenn Hig
Northglenn High School
1,844 students
- Mountain Range
Mountain Range High School
1,788 students
- Stargate Chart
Stargate Charter School
1,572 students
- This school 465
Arapahoe Ridge Elementary School
465 students
What this shows Arapahoe Ridge Elementary School reports 465 students on the CCD universe file.
How Arapahoe Ridge Elementary School compares
Arapahoe Ridge Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$14,748
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $17,910
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints 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.
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
District finance for Adams 12 Five Star Schools reports $14,748 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~465 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 500 (2022-23) → 479 (2023-24), nearly flat (-21).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.