Very Good
#598 of 1,815 schools in CO
Top 33% in state
Ridgeview Elementary School
Elementary School · EL Paso County Colorado School District 49 · Colorado Springs, CO
An EL Paso County Colorado School District 49 elementary school where students score 13 points above what's typical for similar communities.
6573 SHIMMERING CREEK DRIVE, Colorado Springs, CO 80922
- Math 57% vs CO 40% (2025)
- Reading 57% vs CO 45% (2025)
- 17.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Ridgeview Elementary School score 56% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).
2025 CMAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 17 points since 2020, reaching 57% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 59% (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
37.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Ridgeview 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 10Car-Dependent
- Transit 0Minimal Transit
- Bike 53Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,194/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Colorado Springs), 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
$107,457
Median home value
$407,000
Median rent
$1,952/mo
College educated
40.7%
Homeownership
71.9%
Poverty rate
4.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 80922; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pioneer Technology and Arts AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.6 | K–8 | 0.4 mi | 501 | Compare → |
| Stetson Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | PK–5 | 1.1 mi | 495 | Compare → |
| AlliesEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | 2–5 | 1.3 mi | 121 | Compare → |
| Odyssey Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | PK–5 | 1.3 mi | 416 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
EL Paso County Colorado School District 49
- Schools in district
- 30
- Rank in district
- #7 of 30
- District spending per student
- $11,473NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Ridgeview Elementary School is listed in El Paso County Colorado School District 49; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Ridgeview Elementary School
Ridgeview Elementary School is a public elementary school in Colorado Springs, CO, part of EL Paso County Colorado School District 49, serving approximately 599 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 17.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #598 of 1,815 schools in CO. State assessment records show 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Ridgeview Elementary School
What grades does Ridgeview Elementary School serve?
Ridgeview Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Ridgeview Elementary School?
Ridgeview Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 599 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ridgeview Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ridgeview Elementary School is 17.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Ridgeview Elementary School rank in CO?
Ridgeview Elementary School ranks #598 of 1,815 schools in CO.
What is Ridgeview Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Ridgeview Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 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 Ridgeview Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Ridgeview Elementary School has 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Ridgeview Elementary School a charter school?
No, Ridgeview Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Ridgeview Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Ridgeview Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ridgeview Elementary School?
37.9% of students at Ridgeview 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
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 599
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 34
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- El Paso County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 29.0%
- Phone
- (719) 494-8700
- Area population (ZIP 80922)
- 30,388
- Area average commute
- 24 min
- Area median age
- 33.3
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 80922; 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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