Very Good
#508 of 1,815 schools in CO
Top 28% in state
Ryan Elementary School
Elementary School · Jefferson County School District No. R-1 · Westminster, CO
A Jefferson County School District No. R-1 elementary school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.
5851 WEST 115TH AVENUE, Westminster, CO 80020
- Math 45% vs CO 40% (2025)
- Reading 57% vs CO 45% (2025)
- 16.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Ryan Elementary School score 51% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
2025 CMAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 7 points since 2020, to 51% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 62% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 68% (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
31.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Ryan 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. Open the Denver map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 26Car-Dependent
- Transit 24Minimal Transit
- Bike 50Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,873/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Westminster), 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
$114,039
Median home value
$570,100
Median rent
$2,024/mo
College educated
52.8%
Homeownership
66%
Poverty rate
5.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 80020; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Life Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.1private | K–12 | 0.6 mi | 64 | Compare → |
| Jefferson AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.9 | K–12 | 0.8 mi | 331 | Compare → |
| Beautiful Savior Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–6 | 0.9 mi | 22 | Compare → |
| Cotton Creek Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | K–5 | 1.0 mi | 498 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
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.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Jefferson County School District No. R-1
- Schools in district
- 148
- Rank in district
- #51 of 140
- District spending per student
- $14,483NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Ryan Elementary School is listed in Jefferson County School District No. R-1; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Ryan Elementary School
Ryan Elementary School is a public elementary school in Westminster, CO, part of Jefferson County School District No. R-1, serving approximately 510 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 16.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #508 of 1,815 schools in CO.
State assessment records show 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Ryan Elementary School
What grades does Ryan Elementary School serve?
Ryan Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Ryan Elementary School?
Ryan Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 510 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ryan Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ryan Elementary School is 16.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Ryan Elementary School rank in CO?
Ryan Elementary School ranks #508 of 1,815 schools in CO.
What is Ryan Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Ryan Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 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 Ryan Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Ryan Elementary School has 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Ryan Elementary School a charter school?
No, Ryan Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Ryan Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Ryan Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ryan Elementary School?
31.6% of students at Ryan 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
- 510
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Jefferson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.4%
- Phone
- (303) 982-3105
- Area population (ZIP 80020)
- 53,589
- Area average commute
- 25.6 min
- Area median age
- 38.4
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 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 80020; 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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