West Ridge Elementary

827 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

West Ridge Elementary is a public school located in Thornton, Colorado, serving students within the Adams 12 Five Star Schools district. Situated in a suburban residential area, the school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that prioritizes both academic achievement and the social-emotional development of its students. As part of a larger district, the school benefits from structured curricula and resources designed to meet state standards while preparing students for the transition to middle school.

Beyond core academics, West Ridge typically emphasizes community engagement and inclusive practices, striving to create a welcoming atmosphere for families from diverse backgrounds. The school often focuses on building a foundation of literacy and numeracy, while providing opportunities for students to explore interests through extracurricular activities or enrichment programs. By maintaining a focus on individual student progress and collaborative teaching, West Ridge Elementary aims to serve as a vital hub for the local Thornton community.

827

Total Students

40.6

Full-Time Teachers

20.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

32.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for West Ridge Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	444
Hispanic	246
Black	13
Asian	86
Two or More	34
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	2

White
444 (53.7 %)
Hispanic
246 (29.7 %)
Asian
86 (10.4 %)
Two or More
34 (4.1 %)
Black
13 (1.6 %)
American Indian
2 (0.2 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (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:	School District 27J
Phone:	(720)685-5300
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	827
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	40.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	243
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	26

* 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 62

Kindergarten 131

Grade 1 128

Grade 2 120

Grade 3 135

Grade 4 141

Grade 5 110