- Enrollment
- 2,010
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Westminster, CO
Sunset Ridge Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Sunset Ridge Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 080723001248
👥 S:T ratio 6
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 15
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sunset Ridge Elementary School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Colorado schools.
- #14 of 17
- schools in Westminster · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 23.6:1
- large classes for Colorado
- 62.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Sunset Ridge Elementary School has class sizes larger than 94% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sunset Ridge Elementary School ranks #14 of 17 schools in Westminster, CO.
School address
District: Westminster Public Schools · Colorado
NCES ID 080723001248 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+21 students YoY
Sunset Ridge Elementary School grew from 328 students in 2022-23 to 349 in 2023-24 (+6.4%).
Teacher FTE added 19.6 → 22.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+21 students YoY 080723001248 · Westminster, CO Other · SMALL · TRAD
449 enr · 23.6:1 · 62.5% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Westminster High School (2,010 students)
Sunset Ridge Elementary School grew from 328 students in 2022-23 to 349 in 2023-24 (+6.4%). Teacher FTE added 19.6 → 22.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Sunset Ridge Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Westminster Hi
Westminster High School
2,010 students
- Josephine Hodg 597
Josephine Hodgkins Leadership Academy
597 students
- Orchard Park A 531
Orchard Park Academy
531 students
- This school 449
Sunset Ridge Elementary School
449 students
- Colorado Sport 425
Colorado Sports Leadership Academy
425 students
- Colorado Stem 415
Colorado Stem Academy
415 students
What this shows Sunset Ridge Elementary School reports 449 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sunset Ridge Elementary School compares
Sunset Ridge Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Colorado and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 23.6:1 | ▲ 42% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 62.5% | ▲ 62% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 449 | top 35% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.6:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
449
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
62.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 62% 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
23.6:1
students per teacher
- 42% above state mean
Top 94% in Colorado - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
33.9%
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
$17,815
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $17,910
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 84.6%
White 10.9%
Two or More 1.8%
Asian 1.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
African American 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 84.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.2, Sunset Ridge Elementary School is less mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Westminster Public Schools reports $17,815 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sunset Ridge Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westminster High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Josephine Hodgkins Leadership Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Orchard Park Academy | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Colorado Sports Leadership Academy | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Colorado Stem Academy | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sunset Ridge Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 597
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 531
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 425
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 415
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
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 (~449 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sunset Ridge Elementary School
How many students attend Sunset Ridge Elementary School?
Sunset Ridge Elementary School has 449 students enrolled. It is a public school in Westminster, CO. CCD year-over-year: 328 (2022-23) → 349 (2023-24), up 21.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sunset Ridge Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sunset Ridge Elementary School is 23.6:1, which is 42% higher than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 50% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sunset Ridge Elementary School?
62.5% of students at Sunset Ridge Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sunset Ridge Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Sunset Ridge Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 84.6% of enrollment, in Westminster, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sunset Ridge Elementary School?
Sunset Ridge Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower 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 Sunset Ridge Elementary School rank among schools in Westminster?
By Resource Investment Index, Sunset Ridge Elementary School ranks #14 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 Westminster Public Schools?
Besides Sunset Ridge Elementary School, Westminster Public Schools also operates Westminster High School (2,010 students), Josephine Hodgkins Leadership Academy (597 students), and Orchard Park Academy (531 students). See the Westminster Public Schools district page for the complete list.