Indian Ridge Elementary School

Cherry Creek School District No. 5 in the county of Arapah

16501 EAST PROGRESS DRIVE
AURORA, CO 80015

460 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Indian Ridge Elementary School, located in Aurora, Colorado, is a public school within the Cherry Creek School District. Serving students from kindergarten through fifth grade, the school is recognized for its commitment to academic excellence and fostering a supportive community environment. It emphasizes a well-rounded educational experience that integrates core curriculum standards with opportunities for social-emotional development, aiming to prepare students for success in middle school and beyond.

The school is noted for its diverse student body and a teaching staff dedicated to personalized instruction. Indian Ridge places a strong emphasis on family and community engagement, frequently hosting events that encourage parental involvement in the educational process. With a focus on creating a safe and inclusive atmosphere, the school utilizes modern instructional strategies and resources to help students achieve their potential while promoting values of kindness, curiosity, and academic integrity.

460

Total Students

26.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

18.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Indian Ridge Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	286
Hispanic	58
Black	40
Asian	34
Two or More	40
American Indian	2

White
286 (62.2 %)
Hispanic
58 (12.6 %)
Black
40 (8.7 %)
Two or More
40 (8.7 %)
Asian
34 (7.4 %)
American Indian
2 (0.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Cherry Creek School District No. 5 in the county of Arapah
Phone:	(720)886-8400
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	460
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	71
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	14

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 55

Kindergarten 59

Grade 1 74

Grade 2 77

Grade 3 62

Grade 4 71

Grade 5 62