How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Riverdale Ridge High School | South Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | THORNTON, CO | BRIGHTON, CO |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | high | other |
| Enrollment | 1,784 | 337 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 24.4:1 | 14.8:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 20.5% | 68.1% |
| 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 | Riverdale Ridge High School | South Elementary 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 | Riverdale Ridge High School | South Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 42.4% | 9.8% |
| African American | 2.0% | 0.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 44.5% | 86.9% |
| Asian | 5.9% | 0.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Multiracial | 4.9% | 1.2% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Riverdale Ridge High School | South Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 12 | — |
| Gifted Program | Yes | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 1784:1 | 337:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 29.5% | 60.8% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 97 | 5 |
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.
Explore PlainSchools
Related
Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.