Serving 716 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Eastridge Community Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 16% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 18% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 716 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 86%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Eastridge Community Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Eastridge Community Elementary School's student population of 716 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
716 students
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
School Motto
Together We Fly
School Rankings
Eastridge Community Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Eastridge Community Elementary School is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1540 out of 1748 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
7%
3%
Hispanic
45%
37%
Black
22%
5%
White
14%
49%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
11%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Cherry Creek School District No. 5 In The County Of Arapah
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Eastridge Community Elementary School's ranking?
Eastridge Community Elementary School is ranked #1540 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Eastridge Community Elementary School often compared to?
Eastridge Community Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Polton Community Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
16% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 18% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Eastridge Community Elementary School?
716 students attend Eastridge Community Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Eastridge Community Elementary School students are Hispanic, 22% of students are Black, 14% of students are White, 11% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Eastridge Community Elementary School?
Eastridge Community Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Eastridge Community Elementary School offer ?
Eastridge Community Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Eastridge Community Elementary School part of?
Eastridge Community Elementary School is part of Cherry Creek School District No. 5 In The County Of Arapah.
In what neighborhood is Eastridge Community Elementary School located?
Eastridge Community Elementary School is located in the East Ridge Ptarmigan Park neighborhood of Aurora, CO.
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