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#1238 of 1,815 schools in CO
Pioneer Ridge Elementary School
Elementary School · Weld County School District No. Re-5j · Johnstown, CO
A Weld County School District No. Re-5j elementary school where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2300 CINNAMON TEAL, Johnstown, CO 80534
- Math 40% vs CO 40% (2025)
- Reading 39% vs CO 45% (2025)
- 17.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Pioneer Ridge Elementary School score 40% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).
2025 CMAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 5 points since 2020, reaching 40% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 35 test records from CO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
24.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Pioneer Ridge Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,234/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Johnstown), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$132,320
Median home value
$509,500
Median rent
$1,778/mo
College educated
36.6%
Homeownership
78.4%
Poverty rate
2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 80534; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milliken Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.9 | PK–5 | 3.0 mi | 464 | Compare → |
| Elwell Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | PK–5 | 3.1 mi | 568 | Compare → |
| Knowledge Quest AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.9 | K–8 | 4.2 mi | 407 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Weld County School District No. Re-5j
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #2 of 7
- District spending per student
- $13,412NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Pioneer Ridge Elementary School is listed in Weld County School District No. Re-5J; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Pioneer Ridge Elementary School
Pioneer Ridge Elementary School is a public elementary school in Johnstown, CO, part of Weld County School District No. Re-5j, serving approximately 544 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 17.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,238 of 1,815 schools in CO.
State assessment records show 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Pioneer Ridge Elementary School
What grades does Pioneer Ridge Elementary School serve?
Pioneer Ridge Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Pioneer Ridge Elementary School?
Pioneer Ridge Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 544 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pioneer Ridge Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pioneer Ridge Elementary School is 17.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Pioneer Ridge Elementary School rank in CO?
Pioneer Ridge Elementary School ranks #1,238 of 1,815 schools in CO.
What is Pioneer Ridge Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Pioneer Ridge Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Pioneer Ridge Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Pioneer Ridge Elementary School has 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Pioneer Ridge Elementary School a charter school?
No, Pioneer Ridge Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Pioneer Ridge Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Pioneer Ridge Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Pioneer Ridge Elementary School?
24.8% of students at Pioneer Ridge Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 544
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Weld County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.7%
- Phone
- (970) 587-8100
- Area population (ZIP 80534)
- 19,696
- Area average commute
- 30.9 min
- Area median age
- 34.3
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 CMAS · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 CMAS · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 80534; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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