South Ridge Elementary An IB World School

411 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

South Ridge Elementary, located in Castle Rock, Colorado, is a public school serving the Douglas County School District. It distinguishes itself as an International Baccalaureate (IB) World School, meaning it implements the rigorous Primary Years Programme (PYP). This curriculum is designed to foster a global perspective, encouraging students to become active, compassionate, and lifelong learners by focusing on inquiry-based instruction and the development of critical thinking skills.

Beyond its academic focus, the school emphasizes a holistic approach to education that encourages students to connect their classroom learning to the real world. By utilizing the IB framework, South Ridge strives to create a supportive community that prioritizes international-mindedness and personal responsibility. The school serves the local Castle Rock community as a hub for academic and social development, preparing students to transition successfully to middle school with a strong foundation in both core subjects and character building.

411

Total Students

27.8

Full-Time Teachers

14.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

47.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for South Ridge Elementary An IB World School
Demographic	Student Count
White	244
Hispanic	130
Black	12
Asian	6
Two or More	16
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

White
244 (59.4 %)
Hispanic
130 (31.6 %)
Two or More
16 (3.9 %)
Black
12 (2.9 %)
Asian
6 (1.5 %)
American Indian
2 (0.5 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

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:	Douglas County School District No. Re 1
Phone:	(303)387-5075
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	411
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	174
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	23

* 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

Kindergarten 69

Grade 1 65

Grade 2 57

Grade 3 72

Grade 4 69

Grade 5 79

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for South Ridge Elementary An IB World School
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	69
Grade 1	65
Grade 2	57
Grade 3	72
Grade 4	69
Grade 5	79

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for South Ridge Elementary An IB World School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	180	43.8%
Male	231	56.2%

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