Prairie Ridge Elementary School

St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1J

6632 ST VRAIN RANCH BOULEVARD
FIRESTONE, CO 80504

pres.svvsd.org

424 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Prairie Ridge Elementary School, located in Firestone, Colorado, is part of the St. Vrain Valley School District. It serves as a foundational learning environment for students in the local community, focusing on academic growth, character development, and creating a supportive atmosphere for elementary-aged children. As a public institution, the school aligns with district-wide standards while fostering a distinct school culture that emphasizes student engagement and preparation for future academic success.

The school is known for its commitment to providing a well-rounded education, often incorporating modern technology and collaborative learning opportunities to meet the diverse needs of its student body. By maintaining strong ties to the Firestone area, Prairie Ridge encourages parent and community involvement, viewing it as an essential component of the educational experience. Through its dedicated faculty and staff, the school strives to provide a safe, inclusive, and challenging environment that encourages students to reach their full potential.

424

Total Students

26.2

Full-Time Teachers

16.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

36.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Prairie Ridge Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	285
Hispanic	108
Asian	11
Two or More	17
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

White
285 (67.2 %)
Hispanic
108 (25.5 %)
Two or More
17 (4.0 %)
Asian
11 (2.6 %)
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:	St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1J
Phone:	(720)494-3641
Website:	http://pres.svvsd.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	424
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	135
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	18

* 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 57

Grade 1 70

Grade 2 67

Grade 3 84

Grade 4 60

Grade 5 86