Excellent
#2 of 188 private schools in CO
Top 1% of private schools
Ricks Center for Gifted Children
Elementary School · Denver, CO
A private elementary school in Denver, CO serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
2040 S YORK ST, Denver, CO 80210
- 3.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat this rating measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in CO.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in CO
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where Ricks Center for Gifted Children sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 74Very Walkable
- Transit 47Some Transit
- Bike 76Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High5,773/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$120,156
Median home value
$870,500
Median rent
$1,963/mo
College educated
76.5%
Homeownership
55.7%
Poverty rate
10.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 80210; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asbury Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | K–5 | 0.6 mi | 280 | Compare → |
| University Park Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.8 | K–5 | 0.6 mi | 393 | Compare → |
| Cory Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.1 | 1–5 | 0.9 mi | 412 | Compare → |
| Creativity Challenge CommunityEnrollment path unverified | 8.8 | K–5 | 1.0 mi | 295 | 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.
Ricks Center for Gifted Children is listed in Denver, CO; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Ricks Center for Gifted Children
Ricks Center for Gifted Children is a private elementary school in Denver, CO, serving approximately 153 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 3.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10 and ranks #2 of 188 private schools in CO.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Ricks Center for Gifted Children
What grades does Ricks Center for Gifted Children serve?
Ricks Center for Gifted Children serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Ricks Center for Gifted Children?
Ricks Center for Gifted Children has an enrollment of approximately 153 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ricks Center for Gifted Children?
The student-teacher ratio at Ricks Center for Gifted Children is 3.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Ricks Center for Gifted Children rank in CO?
Ricks Center for Gifted Children ranks #2 of 188 private schools in CO.
What is Ricks Center for Gifted Children's MySchoolScout rating?
Ricks Center for Gifted Children has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Ricks Center for Gifted Children a private school?
Yes, Ricks Center for Gifted Children is a private coeducational school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Ricks Center for Gifted Children a religious school?
No, Ricks Center for Gifted Children is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 153
- Gender Split
- 63% M / 37% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 3.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 39
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 7.5 hours
- Days Per Year
- 181 days
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Denver County
- Phone
- (303) 871-2982
- Area population (ZIP 80210)
- 39,155
- Area average commute
- 23.2 min
- Area median age
- 35.4
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 Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · 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 a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource 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 80210; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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