How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Elaine S. Padilla Elementary School | Riverdale Ridge High School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | BRIGHTON, CO | THORNTON, CO |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | other | high |
| Enrollment | 672 | 1,784 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 19:1 | 24.4:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 30.3% | 20.5% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Elaine S. Padilla Elementary School | Riverdale Ridge High School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $13,426 | $13,426 |
| District | School District 27J | School District 27J |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Elaine S. Padilla Elementary School | Riverdale Ridge High School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 31.7% | 42.4% |
| African American | 2.2% | 2.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 61.8% | 44.5% |
| Asian | 1.0% | 5.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 2.8% | 4.9% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Elaine S. Padilla Elementary School | Riverdale Ridge High School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | 12 |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 672:1 | 1784:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 26.3% | 29.5% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 21 | 97 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.