How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Glacier Peak Elementary School | West Ridge Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Brighton, CO | Thornton, CO |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | elementary | elementary |
| Enrollment | 412 | 690 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 16.8:1 | 17.2:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 41.0% | 35.2% |
| 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 | Glacier Peak Elementary School | West Ridge Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $14,748 | $10,854 |
| District | Adams 12 Five Star Schools | 27J Schools |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Glacier Peak Elementary School | West Ridge Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| White | 40.5% | 43.2% |
| African American | 1.5% | 1.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 45.9% | 35.2% |
| Asian | 7.0% | 14.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 4.4% | 5.2% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Glacier Peak Elementary School | West Ridge Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | - | 719:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 26.9% | 20.8% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 13 | 11 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 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.